New Zealand is just so 'Awesome'
We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world.
The distance of your chosen ‘Awesome New Zealand’ adventure can be achieved in many ways, for example by walking up and down your lounge, by running around your house or by cycling indoors. Simply enter the completed distance on your fundraising page to show your friends and family your awesome progress.
All you need to do is choose from one of the Awesome New Zealand adventures below, noting the distance to be achieved and hit the button to create your own fundraising campaign.
To keep you motivated throughout your challenge, we will send you little motivators to encourage you along the way.
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Location: Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, 120km return walk.
Inspiration: DOC video, DOC brochure
Heaphy Track
Location: Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, West Coast, 157km return walk.
Inspiration: DOC brochure, 100% Pure NZ article.
Kepler Track
Location: Fiordland National Park, Lake Manapouri, Lake Te Anau, Fiordland, 60km loop walk.
Inspiration: NZ Mountain Safety Council video, DOC brochure, 100% Pure NZ article
Lake Waikaremoana
Location: Lake Waikaremoana area and Te Urewera, East Coast region, a 92km return walk.
Inspiration: 100% Pure NZ article, DOC video, Google Street view
Milford Track
Location: Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, 107km return walk.
Inspiration: NZ Mountain Safety Council video, DOC brochure, 100% Pure NZ article
Rakiura Track
Location: Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island/Rakiura, Southland, 32km loop walk.
Inspiration: DOC brochure, DOC Video
Routeburn Track
Location: Fiordland National Park, Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago, Fiordland, 66km return.
Inspiration: NZ Mountain Safety Council video, DOC brochure
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Location: Tongariro National Park, Central North Island, 38.8km return walk.
Inspiration: NZ Mountain Safety Council video, DOC summer and winter brochures, DOC Map
Whanganui Journey
Paddle down the Whanganui River for a memorable trip through a wildly beautiful national park.
Location: Whanganui National Park in Manawatu/Whanganui, a 190km kayak round trip.
Inspiration: DOC website, DOC Whanganui Journey brochure, 100% Pure NZ website