Whether you are looking for an hour-long hike or a multi-day journey, these old tracks (小路) will satisfy any level of adventure.
Routeburn Track
Easily accessible from Queenstown, New Zealand’s “Adventure Capital,” the Routeburn has the scenery New Zealand is famous for: shining lakes, wide valleys, and mountain peaks.
*Length: 20 miles one way *Duration: 2-4 days *Open: Late October through early May
Milford Track
The Milford Track is one of the most popular Great Walks, with forested mountains climbing steeply out of glacier-carved valleys. This is one of the wettest places on the planet, with an annual average rainfall of 22 feet. The result is amazing waterfalls, including the 1.903-foot Sutherland Falls.
*Length: 33 miles one way *Duration: 4 days *Open: Late October through early May
Rakiura Track
This is one of the most remote Great Walks. It’s located on Stewart Island, which lies off the southern tip of the South Island. Stewart Island is known for deserted, sandy beaches, native forest, and its population of kiwis. (The flightless birds are easy to spot here, often on the beaches.)
*Length: 10 miles one way *Duration:3 days *Open: All year
Heaphy Track
The Heaphy is another wild and remote track, located in the northwest corner of the South Island. This track is the longest Great Walk, winding through grass and palm forests to the wild west coast.
*Length: 49 miles one way *Duration: 4-6 days *Open: All year
1. Which track best suits people who look for a hike with waterfalls?
A.Routeburn Track. | B.Milford Track. | C.Rakiura Track. | D.Heaphy Track. |
2. What does Rakiura Track and Heaphy Track have in common?
A.They are of the same length. | B.They both have kiwis. |
C.They both have deserted beaches. | D.They are both on an island. |
3. Which part of a magazine is this text most likely from?
A.Health. | B.Travel. | C.Science. | D.Environment protection. |