Best nature trips trails in Southland, New Zealand

The trail is firm most of the way with a few light muddy patches. It can be quite windy once you break tree line. https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/kepler-track-carpark-to-luxmore-hut/Show more

This trail is very popular on the tourist circuit. https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/the-chasm-walk/Show more

Short steep hike up from the Borland Saddle on a well marked trail that is steep and potentially wet/slippery in places. The start of the trail is well-marked as Mount Burns Tops. Starts in the trees, but most of the time you are in high grass. It's a long drive up a slightly stressful gravel road, so you would want to do more than just this once up on the saddle. https://www.doc.govt.nz/mt-burns-tarns-trackShow more

Another of New Zealand's great walks - put on your gumboots for a 3-day trip in pristine beech forest, tarn-speckled alpine tops and wild coastline. Show more