Challenging
Trails
Trails in Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Easy
Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk
Mirror lake loop for Aoraki and Mt Tasman reflections
Challenging
Alex Knob Track
Knockout glacier views, no chopper—just a long, steady grind
Easy
Okarito Trig Walk
Short climb to huge West Coast views: Alps, lagoon, and sea.
Challenging
Roberts Point Track
Historic bridges, slippery slabs, and big Franz Josef glacier views.
Easy
Minnehaha Walk
Tiny rainforest loop with after‑dark glowworms minutes from town
Challenging
Mount Fox Route
Steep alpine slog to Fox Glacier and Southern Alps views
Moderate
Lake Gault Track
Quiet climb to mirror views of Aoraki and Tasman above Fox Glacier
Moderate
Callery Gorge Walk
Forest ramble to a turquoise gorge and a lonely swing bridge.
Easy
Three Mile Pack Track
Coastal forest ramble to a birdy lagoon with a tide-timed beach
Easy
Peter's Pool Walk
Short, flat stroll to a mirror-calm glacier kettle lake.
Easy
Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk
Quick rainforest stroll to a distant yet dramatic glacier viewpoint
Easy
Tatare Tunnels Walk
Short rainforest stroll into glowworm-lit gold-mining tunnels.Moderate
Gillespies Beach to Galway Beach Track
Rugged coastal tramp to a wild seal beach and Southern Alps views
Challenging
Upper Copland Valley Track
Remote hut-to-hut West Coast tramp with big valley views
Easy
Okarito Coastal Walk
Tidal forest-to-beach ramble with lagoon wildlife and Alps peeks
Easy
Gillespies Lagoon Track
Short coastal walk to a lagoon, moraine climb, and miners’ tunnel
Easy
Lake Wombat Track
Gentle forest climb to a tranquil kettle lake near Franz Josef
Easy
Fox Glacier South Side Walkway/Cycleway
Easy rainforest stroll to distant Fox Glacier viewpoints
Easy
Fox Glacier Valley Walk
Rainforest stroll to distant views of Fox Glacier’s icy tongue.
Easy
Douglas Walk
Easy forest walk to Peters Pool and the historic Douglas Bridge
Easy
Moraine Walk (Fox Glacier)
Short rainforest detour over ancient moraines off Fox Glacier South Side
Easy
Sentinel Rock Walk
Quick uphill to big Franz Josef valley views and glacier storyboards.
Easy
Pakihi Walk
Short forest climb over pakihi wetland to a small scenic lookout.Easy
Canavan's Knob Walk
Quick bush climb to a granite knob with sea and glacier views.
Easy
Terrace Walk
Easy rainforest stroll with glowworms minutes from Franz Josef villageEasy
