New Zealand is one of the world’s premier trekking (or ‘tramping’) destinations, and its official Great Walks lead through fiords, volcanoes and alpine passes on superbly maintained trails. The Milford and Routeburn tracks in particular rank among the finest multi-day walks anywhere.
Australia adds its own classics, from Tasmania’s rugged Overland Track to spectacular coastal and outback routes, while Papua New Guinea’s demanding Kokoda Track draws those after history and adventure. These are the walks worth lacing up for in Oceania.
The Best Treks in Oceania
Photo credits
- The Ghan: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Milford Track: Wuhte, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Overland Track: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- TranzAlpine: Maxim75, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Indian Pacific: Nachoman-au, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kuranda Scenic Railway: Matt Blank, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Routeburn Track: Steffen Sledz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Larapinta Trail: Felix Dance, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kepler Track: Nomad Tales, CC BY 2.1 au, Wikimedia Commons
- Tongariro Northern Circuit: User Yogi de, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Abel Tasman Coast Track: Pseudopanax, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Te Araroa: Michael Rostas, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bibbulmun Track: Calistemon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kokoda Track: Luke Brindley, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons