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650 walking tracks in our collection

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Otago Walking track

    Lindis Peak Track

    Distance
    13 km return return via same track
    Walking time
    5-6 hr return
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 13 km return return via same track

    Walking time: 5-6 hr return

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Otago Walking track

    Lindis Valley tracks

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    1.5 - 7 hr one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 1.5 - 7 hr one way

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Otago Walking track

    Little Criffel Track

    Distance
    19 km one way
    Walking time
    6–8 hr one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 19 km one way

    Walking time: 6–8 hr one way

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Gisborne Walking track

    Little Manganuku Track

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    2 hr 30 min one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 2 hr 30 min one way

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Canterbury Walking track

    Little Mt Peel/Huatekerekere tracks

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    4–7 hr return
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 4–7 hr return

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Otago Walking track

    Liverpool Track

    Distance
    15 km one way from car park return via same track
    Walking time
    6 hr 30 min one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 15 km one way from car park return via same track

    Walking time: 6 hr 30 min one way

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • Locharburn Track view
    Area context

    Locharburn Track view. Published in DOC's Locharburn Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Rowan Cox / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Otago Walking track

    Locharburn Track

    Distance
    13.36 km return via same track
    Walking time
    4-6 hr return
    Grade group
    Intermediate
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 13.36 km return via same track

    Walking time: 4-6 hr return

    Track grade: Intermediate

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Tasman Walking track

    Lodestone summit

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    4 - 5 hr return
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 4 - 5 hr return

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Otago Walking track

    Long Gully Loop Track

    Distance
    11 km loop
    Walking time
    3-4 hr
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 11 km loop

    Walking time: 3-4 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track

    Longview Hut to Mākāretu Hut Track

    Distance
    8.7 km one way
    Walking time
    4 hr 30 min
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8.7 km one way

    Walking time: 4 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Hawke's Bay Walking track

    Lotkow Road to Little's Clearing

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    3 - 4 hr one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 3 - 4 hr one way

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Wellington Walking track

    Lower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    5 hr from Ruamahanga Gorge Road to Cow Creek Hut
    Grade group
    Not confirmed
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 5 hr from Ruamahanga Gorge Road to Cow Creek Hut

    Track grade: Advanced; Expert

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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  • Waiohine Gorge bridge, at the start of the track
    Area context

    Waiohine Gorge bridge, at the start of the track. Published in DOC's Lower Waiohine Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Aotearoa People's Network / CC BY 2.0 / Details

    Wellington Walking track

    Lower Waiohine Track

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    4 hr and 30 min
    Grade group
    Intermediate
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 4 hr and 30 min

    Track grade: Intermediate

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Southland Walking track

    Lower Wairaki Hut to Upper Wairaki Hut Route

    Distance
    8.5 km one way
    Walking time
    4 hr
    Grade group
    Expert
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8.5 km one way

    Walking time: 4 hr

    Track grade: Expert

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Otago Walking track

    Lower Wye Creek Track

    Distance
    6.66 km return via same track
    Walking time
    4 hr return
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6.66 km return via same track

    Walking time: 4 hr return

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Canterbury Walking track

    Lucretia Hut Route

    Distance
    5.7 km from Nina swing bridge one way
    Walking time
    4 hr
    Grade group
    Expert
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 5.7 km from Nina swing bridge one way

    Walking time: 4 hr

    Track grade: Expert

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Canterbury Walking track

    Macaulay Hut Track

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    5 hr one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 5 hr one way

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Canterbury Walking track

    Mackenzie Stream Route

    Distance
    8 km one way
    Walking time
    5 hr
    Grade group
    Expert
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8 km one way

    Walking time: 5 hr

    Track grade: Expert

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Hawke's Bay Walking track

    Mackintosh carpark to Lawrence Road end via Mackintosh Hut and Donald River

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    5-6 hrs
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 5-6 hrs

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Hawke's Bay Walking track

    Mackintosh carpark to Mackintosh Hut

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    2-3 hrs
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 2-3 hrs

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track

    Maharahara Peak Track

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    4-6 hr
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 4-6 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Waikato Walking track

    Mahaukura Track

    Distance
    9 km one way
    Walking time
    4-6 hr one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 9 km one way

    Walking time: 4-6 hr one way

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Gisborne Walking track

    Mahia Peninsula Scenic Reserve Track

    Distance
    4.5 km loop
    Walking time
    2 hr 30 min
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4.5 km loop

    Walking time: 2 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    Illustrative

    General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Waikato Walking track

    Mahoenui Track

    Distance
    24 km return return via same track
    Walking time
    8 hr return
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 24 km return return via same track

    Walking time: 8 hr return

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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