New zealand hiking ?! Help !?

Question

Iam thinking of going hiking South West of greymouth would it be possible because my parents dont think so.. ?

Answer 1

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come to the waitakere ranges.... but dont get beached as

Answer 2

Be Careful:
There are a few definitions of the word "hiking".
There is hitch hiking which can be done either with or without the 'hitching', that is just walking along the road to you destination and accepting a lift maybe, if it is offered.
There is the British and Continental idea of hiking which is to go off road and stroll the rolling hills and vales.
There is tramping which involves special clothing and equipment, sturdy boots, a good level of fitness, a great deal of knowledge of the area, a mate (you would be silly to tramp alone in most places), maps, a planned route, ant the signing of an intendence book.
Most overseas people who head into the hills for a 'hike', are actually doing a tramp that they are not equipped for. The NZ taxpayer picks up the tab for their rescue.

Source(s):

Check out New Zealand Mountain Safety Council,
and New Zealand Federation of Tramping Clubs

Answer 3

I don't know whether you can call freestyle or breaststroke 'hiking' - sou'west of Greymouth is the Tasman Sea.

Answer 4

I think you should go hiking, but do a hike on the fox glacier :P A helihike! They are so magnificent, you would be blown away!

Source(s):

Been there done that!