1. Milford Track, South Island
Referred to as "The finest walk in the world." and I would be inclined to believe it! We were gifted the perfect weather at the top of the pass, a real rare thing to have 30 minutes of sunlight in one of the rainiest places on earth.
2. Tongariro Circuit, North Island
I had 1.5 days to do the whole 28-mile trek as opposed to the usual 3-4 days. I hated that I was rushed but I couldn't stand to leave New Zealand without doing this trek, so I hauled ass between beautiful vistas and made it work!
3. Routeburn Track, South Island
My first 'Great Walk' blew my mind. Then I wanted to do them all!
4. Abel-Tasman Park, South Island
I left my camera behind so only took shots on my phone but these panoramas paint a pretty good picture. I also had limited time to do this trek and averaged 20 mile days to get through this in time to catch the last boat out at one of the bays.
5. Matukituki Valley, South Island
Fields of flowers, Rob Roy Glacier, the Aspiring Hut, and glowworms to boot. Paradise.
