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Otago Walking track
Judah Track
Distance
13.4 km return via same track
Walking time
4 - 6 hr return
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 13.4 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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Marlborough Walking track
Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia/Clarence walks
Distance
55 km one way
Walking time
3 days (Kahutara car park to Goose Flat)
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 55 km one way
Walking time: 3 days (Kahutara car park to Goose Flat)
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
Onaia Stream. Published in DOC's Kaharoa Kōkako 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
Bay of Plenty Walking track
Kaharoa Kōkako Track
Distance
1.2 km return via same track
Walking time
45 min one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.2 km return via same track
Walking time: 45 min one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Otago Walking track
Kahikatea Route
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
1 hr 15
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr 15
Track grade: Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Wellington Walking track
Kahikatea 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
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Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Kahikatea Walk
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
20 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
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
Peel Forest - kahikatea info. Published in DOC's Kahikatea Walk 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
Canterbury Walking track
Kahikatea Walk
Distance
1.9 km return via same track
Walking time
1 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.9 km return via same track
Walking time: 1 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Waikato Walking track
Kahikatea Walk
Distance
900 m return loop
Walking time
20 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 900 m return loop
Walking time: 20 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Taranaki Walking track
Kahui Track to Kahui Hut
Distance
5.9 km one way
Walking time
2 hr 30 min to the hut
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.9 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min to the hut
Track grade: Advanced
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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.
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Tasman Walking track
Kahurangi Point Route
Distance
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Walking time
3-4 hr one way
Grade group
Expert
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: Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
View from Kaiaraara Track at sunset. Published in DOC's Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Chelsea Dillon / CC BY 2.0 / Details
Auckland Walking track
Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)
Distance
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Walking time
3 - 3 hr 30 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: 3 - 3 hr 30 min one way
Track grade: Easy
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Tasman Walking track
Kaihoka Lakes Walk
Distance
1.3 km return via same track
Walking time
10 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.3 km return via same track
Walking time: 10 min
Track grade: Easy
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
The archway powhenua on the entrance path at South Bay. Published in DOC's Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Joan McCallum / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Canterbury Walking track
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
Distance
Various: 200 m – 11.7 km one way
Walking time
Various: 5 min - 3 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Various: 200 m – 11.7 km one way
Walking time: Various: 5 min - 3 hr
Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track
Article checked 2026-09-26. 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
Bay of Plenty Walking track
Kaimai Summit Loop Track
Distance
500 m loop
Walking time
20 min
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 500 m loop
Walking time: 20 min
Track grade: Advanced
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Central North Island Walking track
Kaimanawa Forest Loop Walk
Distance
1.1 km loop
Walking time
20 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.1 km loop
Walking time: 20 min
Track grade: Easy
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Waikato Walking track
Kaipawa Trig Track
Distance
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Walking time
1 hr 30 min to the trig
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 to the trig
Track grade: Advanced
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Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Northland Walking track
Kaitaia Walkway
Distance
4 km return via same track
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4 km return via same track
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min
Track grade: Expert
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Northland Walking track
Kaitaia Walkway - short walk
Distance
4 km return via same track
Walking time
1 hr 30 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4 km return via same track
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min return
Track grade: Easiest
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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
Waikato Walking track
Kaitarakihi Summit Track
Distance
7.2 km return via same track
Walking time
6 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.2 km return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
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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
Kaitoke Hot Springs Track
Distance
Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time
1 hr one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time: 1 hr one way
Track grade: Wheelchair accessible short walk
Article checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Tasman Walking track
Kaituna Goldfield and Forks Track
Distance
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Walking time
40 min return to gold workings, 2 hr return to Kaituna Forks
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.6 km return to gold workings, 8 km return to Kaituna Forks return via same track
Walking time: 40 min return to gold workings, 2 hr return to Kaituna Forks
Track grade: Easy
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Tasman Walking track
Kaituna Track
Distance
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Walking time
8-9 hr or shorter walks from 20 min to 2 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8-9 hr or shorter walks from 20 min to 2 hr
Track grade: Expert
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Canterbury Walking track
Kaituna Valley Packhorse Hut Track
Distance
4 km one way
Walking time
1 hr 20 min
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4 km one way
Walking time: 1 hr 20 min
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.
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Canterbury Walking track
Kaituna Valley Scenic Reserve walk
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
10 minutes return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 10 minutes return
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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