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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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Auckland Walking track
Mt Tamahunga Walkway
Distance
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Walking time
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Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min one way to summit or 3 hr 30 min one way to Rodney Rd
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
Auckland Walking track
Ōkura Bush Walkway
Distance
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Walking time
Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Track grade: Easy
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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.
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Auckland Walking track
Old Lady Track (Port FitzRoy)
Distance
Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time
1 hr (DOC does not specify one way or return)
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time: 1 hr (DOC does not specify one way or return)
Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track
Article checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
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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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
Peach Tree Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)
Distance
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Walking time
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: 4 hr one way
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
Auckland Walking track
Pōhutukawa Track
Distance
1.1 km to 6.6 km one way
Walking time
35 min to 3 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.1 km to 6.6 km one way
Walking time: 35 min to 3 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
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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
Auckland Walking track
Port FitzRoy: Cooper's Castle Track
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr 30 min - 3 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: 2 hr 30 min - 3 hr one way
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
Auckland Walking track
Port FitzRoy: Kaiaraara Hut side tracks
Distance
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Walking time
Various: 35 min - 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: Various: 35 min - 4 hr one way
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
Auckland Walking track
Port FitzRoy: Warren's and Bridle Tracks
Distance
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Walking time
1 hr one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr one way
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Puhoi to Remiger Road Track
Distance
5 km one way
Walking time
2 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr one way
Track grade: Intermediate
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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
Auckland Walking track
Rangitoto Island longer walks
Distance
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Walking time
1 hr to 3 hr 45 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr to 3 hr 45 min
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Rangitoto Island shorter walks
Distance
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Walking time
Under 1 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Under 1 hr return
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Auckland and Hauraki Gulf. Published in DOC's Rangitoto Summit Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Fraser Rudman / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Auckland Walking track
Rangitoto Summit Track
Distance
7 km return via same track
Walking time
2 hr return
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7 km return via same track
Walking time: 2 hr return
Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track
Article checked 2026-10-01. 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
Auckland Walking track
Rotary Centennial Loop Track
Distance
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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
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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
Auckland Walking track
Stony Batter Historic Reserve walks
Distance
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Walking time
Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
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
Auckland Walking track
Te Henga Walkway
Distance
1.2 km to cliff viewpoint, 1.8 km to Tirikohua Point one way
Walking time
45 min to cliff viewpoint, 65 min to Tirikohua Point
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.2 km to cliff viewpoint, 1.8 km to Tirikohua Point one way
Walking time: 45 min to cliff viewpoint, 65 min to Tirikohua Point
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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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
Te Pane o Mataoho / Māngere Mountain
Distance
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Walking time
40 min for the mapped itinerary; add stops
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Tūpuna Maunga Authority
Distance: 3.3 km for the mapped Akl Paths itinerary; summit-only variant not measured here
Walking time: 40 min for the mapped itinerary; add stops
Track grade: Gravel paths, steps and uphill sections; 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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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
Tiritiri Matangi Island walks
Distance
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Walking time
20 min - 4 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 20 min - 4 hr
Track grade: Easiest; Easy
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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
Auckland Walking track
Tramline Track
Distance
8 km one way
Walking time
6 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8 km one way
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
Auckland Walking track
Wairarapa Graves tracks
Distance
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Walking time
15 min | 30 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 | 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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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
Waterfall Track
Distance
1 km return via same track
Walking time
30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 km return via same track
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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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
Auckland Walking track
Wetland Track
Distance
3.3 km one way
Walking time
1 hr 10 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.3 km one way
Walking time: 1 hr 10 min
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Whangaparapara: Old Mill Track
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 hr return
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
Vegetation on Te Ahumata track. Published in DOC's Whangaparapara: Te Ahumata Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Chris Evans / CC BY 2.0 / Details
Auckland Walking track
Whangaparapara: Te Ahumata Track
Distance
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Walking time
1 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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