28 Aug 2025

A-Z of Aotearoa: G is for Great Walks

From Afternoons, 2:30 pm on 28 August 2025

It's time for our A-Z of Aotearoa - where we dive into the people, places, and things that make Aotearoa New Zealand what it is.

So far, we've covered aviation, Billy T James, Charles Upham, dairies, and the popularity of e-bikes.

Today for the letter G we're heading into the great outdoors, taking a closer look at one of the country's most iconic experiences, the 'Great Walks' of New Zealand

There are currently 11 Great walks across the country providing walks with access to some of the country's most spectacular natural landscapes and wildlife. 

The Hump Ridge Track near Tuatapere.

The Hump Ridge Track near Tuatapere. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton