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Fiordland Walking track
Old Doubtful Sound Track
Distance
2.7 km return via same track
Walking time
3 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.7 km return via same track
Walking time: 3 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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.
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Northland Walking track
Ōmahuta and Puketī Forests Te Araroa Trail
Distance
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Walking time
8 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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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.
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Auckland Walking track
Ōmanawanui Track
Distance
Nearly 3 km of track; complete return distance not verified
Walking time
See route notes
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Auckland Council
Distance: Nearly 3 km of track; complete return distance not verified
Walking time: Council feature says up to 3 hr; return-itinerary basis not specified
Track grade: Steep stepped ridges; formal grade not independently verified
Article checked 2026-10-12. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Otago Walking track
Omeo Gully Track
Distance
19 km return via same track
Walking time
6 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 19 km return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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
Ōpārara Valley Track
Distance
14 km one way one way
Walking time
5 hr one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 14 km one way one way
Walking time: 5 hr one way
Track grade: Easiest; Easy
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Northland Walking track
Oromahoe Traverse
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr 30 min one way
Grade group
Intermediate
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: Intermediate
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Area context
The Orongorongo Track makes for a pleasant day trip. Published in DOC's Ōrongorongo 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
Ōrongorongo Track
Distance
5.2 km one way
Walking time
2 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.2 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr one way
Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track
Article checked 2026-09-26. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Northland Walking track
Otaika Valley Walkway
Distance
4.8 km one way
Walking time
2-3 hr one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4.8 km one way
Walking time: 2-3 hr one way
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
Te Hamo o Tū Te Rakiwhānoa – whenua pou representing the significant cultural history of the island and its importance to Ngāti Wheke. Published in DOC's Ōtamahua/Quail Island tracks guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Summer McKinnon / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Canterbury Walking track
Ōtamahua/Quail Island tracks
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr 30 min for complete island circuit
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min for complete island circuit
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Otamatapaio Hut looking down the valley. Published in DOC's Otamatapaio River easement guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Ian Guthrie / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Otago Walking track
Otamatapaio River easement
Distance
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Walking time
3 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Bay of Plenty Walking track
Otawa Trig Track
Distance
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Walking time
4 hours return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 4 hours return
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Gisborne Walking track
Otoko Walkway
Distance
5 km one way
Walking time
2 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Otago Walking track
Outram Glen to Lee Stream Walk
Distance
8.5 km return return via same track
Walking time
3 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8.5 km return return via same track
Walking time: 3 hr
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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.
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Canterbury Walking track
Packhorse Hut to Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki summit
Distance
6.5 km one way
Walking time
2 hr 15 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6.5 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr 15 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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Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Gisborne Walking track
Pakihi Track
Distance
20.7 km one way
Walking time
6 - 7 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 20.7 km one way
Walking time: 6 - 7 hr
Track grade: Intermediate
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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.
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Taranaki Walking track
Panitahi and Syme Hut Track
Distance
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Walking time
5–6 hr return
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 5–6 hr return
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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Area context
View of Pororari Hut from outside. Published in DOC's Paparoa Track: Pororari Hut Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Tom Hopkins / CC BY 4.0 / Details
West Coast Walking track
Paparoa Track: Pororari Hut Track
Distance
16 km one way | 17.1 km one way return via same track
Walking time
4-5 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 16 km one way | 17.1 km one way return via same track
Walking time: 4-5 hr one way
Track grade: Intermediate
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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
Wellington Walking track
Papatahi Crossing
Distance
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Walking time
12 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 12 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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
Parapara Peak
Distance
9 km return via same track
Walking time
5 hr one way
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 9 km return via same track
Walking time: 5 hr one way
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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
Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Parks Peak Track to Yeoman's Track
Distance
7.3 km one way
Walking time
4-5 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.3 km one way
Walking time: 4-5 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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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
Fiordland Walking track
Pass Creek Track
Distance
6 km return via same track
Walking time
4 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km return via same track
Walking time: 4 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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.
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Marlborough Walking track
Patutu Route
Distance
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Walking time
4 hr 30 min one way
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 4 hr 30 min one way
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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
Pavilion Peak Track
Distance
32 km one way
Walking time
8 - 10 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 32 km one way
Walking time: 8 - 10 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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
Northland Walking track
Peach Cove Track
Distance
5.7 km return return via same track
Walking time
3 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.7 km return return via same track
Walking time: 3 hr return
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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