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1589 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.
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    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

    Farewell Spit Walk

    Distance
    12 km loop
    Walking time
    3 – 4 hour loop
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 12 km loop

    Walking time: 3 – 4 hour loop

    Track grade: Easy

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

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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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

    Fenceline Walk

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min - 2 hr
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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  • The track crosses Maloney’s Bluff, be careful of the steep drop-off
    Area context

    The track crosses Maloney’s Bluff, be careful of the steep drop-off. Published in DOC's Fenian Caves Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Nick Sutcliffe / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Tasman Walking track

    Fenian Caves Track

    Distance
    8.6 km return via same track
    Walking time
    3 hr return
    Grade group
    Not confirmed
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8.6 km return via same track

    Walking time: 3 hr return

    Track grade: Easy; 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

    Marlborough Walking track

    Ferndale tracks

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    15 min - 1 hr
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 15 min - 1 hr

    Track grade: Easy

    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

    Field Hut and Table Top

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    6–7 hr return
    Grade group
    Intermediate
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 6–7 hr return

    Track grade: Intermediate

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

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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  • Beech trees along Five Mile Loop track.
    Area context

    The track passes through superb groves of mature hard beech. Published in DOC's Five Mile Loop Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Laura Honey / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Wellington Walking track

    Five Mile Loop Track

    Distance
    3.8 km loop
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.8 km loop

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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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

    Northland Walking track

    Flagstaff Hill Track

    Distance
    2.5 km loop
    Walking time
    30 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 2.5 km loop

    Walking time: 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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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

    Flanagan Pass Trail

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

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 6 hr

    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

    Otago Walking track

    Flat Top Hill Tramping Track

    Distance
    6 km loop
    Walking time
    2 – 3 hr
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6 km loop

    Walking time: 2 – 3 hr

    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

    Tasman Walking track

    Flora Circuit (via Mt Arthur Hut and Flora Hut)

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    4 hrs
    Grade group
    Not confirmed
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 4 hrs

    Track grade: Easy; 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

    Tasman Walking track

    Flora Hut Walk

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    30 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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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

    Flower Brothers Walk

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    15 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 15 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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

    A backpack carried outdoors; location unverified. This is not a retailer or current-stock photograph. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Wellington Walking track

    Forest Loop Walk (Whareroa Farm)

    Distance
    1.6 km loop
    Walking time
    45 min loop
    Grade group
    Not confirmed
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.6 km loop

    Walking time: 45 min loop

    Track grade: Walking track (subsection; no individual difficulty stated)

    Article checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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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

    Auckland Walking track

    Forest Road (Port FitzRoy - Whangaparapara)

    Distance
    13 km one way
    Walking time
    5 hr
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 13 km one way

    Walking time: 5 hr

    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

    Forest Track

    Distance
    1.1 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.1 km one way

    Walking time: 1 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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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

    Forest Walk

    Distance
    1.3 km one way
    Walking time
    30 mins
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.3 km one way

    Walking time: 30 mins

    Track grade: Easiest

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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

    Forks Flat Track

    Distance
    3.6 km loop
    Walking time
    1 hour
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.6 km loop

    Walking time: 1 hour

    Track grade: Easy

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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

    Marlborough Walking track

    Forks/Riverside Walk

    Distance
    4 - 5 km return via same track
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min - 2 hr 30 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4 - 5 km return via same track

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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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

    Auckland Walking track

    Fort Takapuna Historic Walk

    Distance
    1 km loop
    Walking time
    30 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1 km loop

    Walking time: 30 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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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

    West Coast Walking track

    Fossickers Lake Track

    Distance
    8 km return via same track
    Walking time
    2-3 hr
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8 km return via same track

    Walking time: 2-3 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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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

    Fossil Point Track

    Distance
    2 km one way
    Walking time
    30 min one way
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 2 km one way

    Walking time: 30 min one way

    Track grade: Easy

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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

    Four Brothers Track

    Distance
    630 m one way
    Walking time
    15 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 630 m one way

    Walking time: 15 min

    Track grade: Easy

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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

    Foveaux Walkway

    Distance
    7.8 km return via same track
    Walking time
    2 hr return
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7.8 km return via same track

    Walking time: 2 hr return

    Track grade: Easiest

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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

    Fowlers Pass Track

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    5 hr 30 min
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 5 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Advanced

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

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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