Page 11 of New Zealand and The South Pacific by Audley Travel

takahe and chick abel tasman national park fur seal walking trekking there are so many excellent hikes or `tramps as the locals call them in new zealand that it is sometimes difficult to know which one to select we feature several of the country s `great walks see page 76 which can easily be incorporated into any itinerary and most can be experienced as day walks for those with limited time the tongariro crossing see page 76 is an exceptional one day hike for those seeking a challenge traversing an alien landscape on the flanks of an active volcano in the south island the queen charlotte track and abel tasman are two of the most popular hikes and can be sampled in one-day sections at almost any point along your route you will find short tracks boardwalks and nature trails just off the main highways always well marked and complete with department of conservation doc information boards golf with some of the most scenic courses in the world new zealand is increasingly being appreciated as a prime golfing destination to suit all levels of ability of the 400 public and private courses available one is located on prime cliff top land in the northland see page 20 others nestle in the heart of christchurch see page 51 and auckland see page 15 while another sits between queenstown s lake shore and craggy peaks see page 63 light adventure it is not necessary to throw yourself off a suspended platform in order to fully experience new zealand for those who prefer to shy away from the pursuits of adrenaline junkies there are many more sedate activities that offer alternative views of the new zealand landscape options include air safaris that fly close to active white island see page 31 heli-hiking tours of the fox and franz josef glaciers see page 60 scenic jet boats that skim the waters around queenstown see page 63 and wilderness cruises in milford and doubtful sounds see page 69 fishing sport fishing is a popular kiwi pastime and the seas around the upper north island contain a host of full-sized game species the bay of plenty see page 30 and the eastern coast are good places to catch marlin while nelson and the marlborough sounds are hot spots for snapper nearly every freshwater system in new zealand offers an abundance of brown and rainbow trout with lake taupo see page 25 and the rotorua lakes see page 23 prime locations our specialists will be happy to recommend the right location to suit your interest fishing south island new zealand telephone 01993 838 820 light adventure 11

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