If you want a real challenge hiking in the majestic landscape of New Zealand's South Island, go to the Kahurangi National Park, where the Heaphy track for more adventure awaits. Some of the walkers also considered the largest shares of the tracks for its incredible diversity.
Although the job is understandably more crowded in summer, hiking in the winter might be a great experience. With the number is less crowded and sand flies non-existent, you can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing. The track then leads to some of the most beautiful landscapes of the South Island, including the Valley Aorere. Finally, he concludes Heaphy perfectly on the west coast, home to beautiful beaches, palm-lined park.
The Heaphy track requires not only to walk, but also brings some foot traffic (hiking). Group expect that the most important bird habitats resident of the country who are pagers, parrots Kea, Kaka shrill, find blue ducks and even kiwis. It can also be exposed to different geological formations and alpine tussock land, limestone cliffs and caves and mountains, dense forests. Before reaching the wild coast of Tasman on his way to Karamea, you must enter a rainforest and lush palm trees Nikau. If you're really serious challenge for some, can you track runs equally well in both directions. That means an overnight stay at the Perry Saddle Hut (Collingwood); or Lewis or Heaphy Hut Hut (end Karamea) before returning. To provide relief to your trip trek through Heaphy are several benches and booths set up along the way. The nearest airports to the Heaphy Track is located in the center of Nelson and Westport.
While addressing the entire Heaphy track sounds intimidating, difficult or long, you can also opt for the shortest day of walking on the road. The short paths are located on opposite sides of the Heaphy. The last part of the track, which is Karamea, is one of the ideal places to do your short walk. Here the trail you can hike along the rugged coastline with sandy beaches quiet. A particular aim is to Karamea Scotts Beach, which is popular with walkers made for its barbecues, picnic tables and campgrounds.