Follow in their footsteps
Listen to New Zealand’s First World War story. Captivating audio guides, soldiers’ personal stories and historical insights help you to explore Gallipoli and discover the Western Front
Ngā Tapuwae Trails
The trails have been designed for travellers who would like to navigate them on the ground, or as an informative guide for those who would like to explore from home. Learn more about Ngā Tapuwae.
Ways to experience the trails
Explore the website
on your PC, phone or tablet
Print the guides or download the e-books
to take with you or read at home
Explore Gallipoli
Ngā Tapuwae Gallipoli guides you through five trails. Three key trails cover the Anzac landing, Quinn’s Post and Chunuk Bair, and the other two trails include the battles at Cape Helles and Hill 60.
Begin your journeyPlanning a trip?
If you are looking to visit Gallipoli, our travel tips and planning information will help you to have the best trip possible.
The history
For eight long months, New Zealand troops, alongside those from Australia, Great Britain, Ireland, France, India, and Newfoundland battled harsh conditions and Ottoman forces desperately fighting to protect their homeland.
Explore Western Front
Ngā Tapuwae Western Front is made up of ten trails, five in Belgium, four in France and one in the United Kingdom.
Begin your journeyPlanning a trip?
If you are looking to visit the Western Front, our travel tips and planning information will help you to have the best trip possible.
The history
After their evacuation from Gallipoli, New Zealand troops were sent to the Western Front. It is here where they experienced their most devastating losses.
