Hiking in Southland

Go hiking in Southland with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 13 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Southland.

No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.

Get a top hiking trail recommendation in Southland from one of our 4 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 13 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!

Hiking Destinations in Southland

75 routes · Hiking · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring · Alpine Climbing · Trail Running

Fiordland National Park

8 routes · Hiking

Milford Track

Hiking Routes in Southland

Rakiura Track

A true island adventure - thick forest, stunning coastline and an abundance of history make the Rakiura Track a beautiful hike through the heart of Stewart Island.

Easy Hiking

Distance: 37 km
Ascent: 1.3 km
Descent: 1.3 km

Milford Track

Boasting ancient rainforests, glacial valleys and spectacular views, it's easy to see why the Milford Track is often called the 'the finest walk in the world'.

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 56 km
Ascent: 2.4 km
Descent: 2.5 km

Kepler Track

A 60 kilometre loop which passes through some of New Zealand's most impressive scenery (and that's saying something) close to the small town of Te Anau in the Fjordland region of the South Island.

Moderate Hiking