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Travel round Awesome New Zealand from the safety and comfort of your own home.

New Zealand is just so 'Awesome'

We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world. The 'Awesome New Zealand' virtual theme, is designed to give you a taster of some NZ’s most popular adventure walks, hikes, cycle tracks and kayak routes that you can explore in your own time, at your own pace from the comfort and safety of your own surroundings.

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.

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Abel Tasman Coast Track

Walking through repeating themes of water, sand, rock, forest, and enchanting sequences of small sheltered beaches and shallow tidal inlets.

Location: Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, 120km return walk.

Inspiration: DOC video, DOC brochure

Heaphy Track

Travel through expansive tussock downs, lush forests and nikau palms to the roaring seas of the West Coast.

Location: Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, West Coast, 157km return walk.

Inspiration: DOC brochure, 100% Pure NZ article.

Kepler Track

Vast tussock-covered ridgelines and spectacular alpine vistas contrast with peaceful lakeside and valley beech forest.

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

Journey into a enchanted green world, venturing through rainforest, wetlands and a magical 'goblin forest'.

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

Take a journey along valleys carved by glaciers, wander through ancient rainforests and admire cascading waterfalls.

Location: Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, 107km return walk.

Inspiration: NZ Mountain Safety Council video, DOC brochure, 100% Pure NZ article

Rakiura Track

Escape on an island adventure - relax and unwind in the peaceful surroundings with the bush, birds and beach at your side.

Location:  Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island/Rakiura, Southland, 32km loop walk. 

Inspiration: DOC brochure, DOC Video

Routeburn Track

The ultimate alpine adventure, taking you through ice-carved valleys and below the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps.

Location: Fiordland National Park, Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago, Fiordland, 66km return.

Inspiration: NZ Mountain Safety Council video, DOC brochure

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Lava flows, an active crater, steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views combine to make this an unforgettable walking journey.

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