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New Zealand walking tracks

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740 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

    Canterbury Walking track

    Manuka Hut Track

    Distance
    4.5 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4.5 km one way

    Walking time: 1 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

    Waikato Walking track

    Mapara Track

    Distance
    2.5 km loop
    Walking time
    1 hr
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 2.5 km loop

    Walking time: 1 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

    Otago Walking track

    Mapoutahi Track

    Distance
    3 km return via same track
    Walking time
    45 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3 km return via same track

    Walking time: 45 min

    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

    Waikato Walking track

    Maratoto - Golden Cross Track

    Distance
    4.3 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr 45 min
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4.3 km one way

    Walking time: 1 hr 45 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

    Gisborne Walking track

    Marawaiwai Track

    Distance
    700 m loop
    Walking time
    20 - 30 min loop
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 700 m loop

    Walking time: 20 - 30 min 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

    Otago Walking track

    March Creek Track

    Distance
    4 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min – 2 hr one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4 km one way

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min – 2 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

    Canterbury Walking track

    Marker Bay Track

    Distance
    1 km return via same track
    Walking time
    20 min return
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1 km return via same track

    Walking time: 20 min return

    Track grade: Easiest

    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

    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

    Waikato Walking track

    Marokopa Falls Walk

    Distance
    600-700 m return via same track
    Walking time
    20 min (DOC panel; no direction qualifier)
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 600-700 m return via same track

    Walking time: 20 min (DOC panel; no direction qualifier)

    Track grade: Easy short walk

    Article checked 2026-10-01. 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

    Northland Walking track

    Marsden Cross Track

    Distance
    1.1 km one way
    Walking time
    40 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.1 km one way

    Walking time: 40 min

    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

    Northland Walking track

    Martins Bay Track

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    5 min one way
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 5 min one way

    Track grade: Easiest

    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

    Maruia Falls Track

    Distance
    250 m return via same track
    Walking time
    10 min return
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 250 m return via same track

    Walking time: 10 min return

    Track grade: Easiest

    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

    Maryburn Stream Track

    Distance
    7 km return via same track
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7 km return via same track

    Walking time: 2 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • Matai Falls.
    Area context

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

    Photo: Greg Hewgill / CC BY 2.0 / Details

    Otago Walking track

    Matai Falls Walk

    Distance
    1.2 km return via same track return via same track
    Walking time
    40 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.2 km return via same track return via same track

    Walking time: 40 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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

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  • Matarangi Bluff Track.
    Area context

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

    Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Waikato Walking track

    Matarangi Bluff Track

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    20 min – 45 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 20 min – 45 min

    Track grade: Easiest

    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

    Bay of Plenty Walking track

    Matatā Lagoon Track

    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.

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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

    Matietie Walk

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    55 min
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 55 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

    Wellington Walking track

    Matiu/Somes Island Bullock Track

    Distance
    150 m one way
    Walking time
    10 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 150 m one way

    Walking time: 10 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

    Wellington Walking track

    Matiu/Somes Island gun emplacements track

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

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 30 min return

    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

    Matiu/Somes Island Loop Track

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

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 40 min

    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

    Matiu/Somes Island main road

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

    Department of Conservation

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

    Walking time: 30 min return

    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

    Taranaki Walking track

    Maude Track to Mangakotukutuku Falls

    Distance
    2.8 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 2.8 km one way

    Walking time: 1 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

    Otago Walking track

    Maukaatua Route

    Distance
    2.7 km return via same track
    Walking time
    1.5 hr one way
    Grade group
    Expert
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 2.7 km return via same track

    Walking time: 1.5 hr one way

    Track grade: Expert

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

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  • A gravel walking track through native bush, with a sign pointing to Crater Lake 30 metres ahead and rocky cliffs visible through the trees.
    Area context

    Crater Lake Walk. Published in DOC's Maunga Kākaramea-Crater Lake Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: itravelNZ / CC BY 2.0 / Details

    Bay of Plenty Walking track

    Maunga Kākaramea-Crater Lake Walk

    Distance
    1 km return via same track
    Walking time
    30 min return
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1 km return via same track

    Walking time: 30 min return

    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 outdoor planning photograph, not a photograph of a named route, campsite, product or the itinerary. A backpack carried outdoors; location unverified. This is not a retailer or current-stock photograph.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details

    Auckland Walking track

    Maungarei / Mount Wellington Path

    Distance
    3.8 km for the mapped Akl Paths itinerary from Panmure Station
    Walking time
    60 min for that itinerary; add transport and stops
    Grade group
    Not confirmed
    Route notes

    Tūpuna Maunga Authority

    Distance: 3.8 km for the mapped Akl Paths itinerary from Panmure Station

    Walking time: 60 min for that itinerary; add transport and stops

    Track grade: Steep sections, steps and loose crater-rim stones; formal grade not verified

    Article checked 2026-10-12. Confirm current access with the track manager.

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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