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1589 walking tracks in our collection

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Waikato Walking track
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)
Distance
6 km one way
Walking time
3 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km one way
Walking time: 3 hr one way
Track grade: Intermediate
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Nature Walk – Hoffman's Pool. Published in DOC's Kauaeranga Nature Walk – Hoffman's Pool guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Sheena Veal / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kauaeranga Nature Walk – Hoffman's Pool
Distance
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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: Easiest
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Waikato Walking track
Kauri Block Track
Distance
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Walking time
1 hr 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: 1 hr 30 min return
Track grade: Easy
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Northland Walking track
Kauri Bushman's Walk
Distance
300 m loop
Walking time
15 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 300 m loop
Walking time: 15 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.
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Northland Walking track
Kauri Dam Walk
Distance
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Walking time
20 mins return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 20 mins return
Track grade: Easy
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Waikato Walking track
Kauri Loop Track
Distance
3 km loop
Walking time
40 min | 2 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3 km loop
Walking time: 40 min | 2 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Northland Walking track
Kauri Stump Walk
Distance
140 m return via same track
Walking time
10 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 140 m return via same track
Walking time: 10 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.
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Central North Island Walking track
Kawakawa Bay tracks
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr | 3 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 hr | 3 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Tasman Walking track
Kawatiri Historic Railway Walk
Distance
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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: Easiest
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Auckland Walking track
Kawau Island walks
Distance
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Walking time
15 mins – 2 hours
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 15 mins – 2 hours
Track grade: Easy
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Hawke's Bay Walking track
Kaweka Flats Track
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Otago Walking track
Kea Basin Track
Distance
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Walking time
8 - 10 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8 - 10 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
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Area context
Kea Point Track. Published in DOC's Kea Point 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
Canterbury Walking track
Kea Point Track
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr return from village or 1 hr return from campground
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 from village or 1 hr return from campground
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
Stream crossing Kelceys Bush. Published in DOC's Kelceys Bush tracks 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
Canterbury Walking track
Kelceys Bush tracks
Distance
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Walking time
20 min one way | 40 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: 20 min one way | 40 min one way
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
Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Kelly Knight Hut Track
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr 30 min - 3 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: 2 hr 30 min - 3 hr 30 min
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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Southland Walking track
Kepler Track
Distance
60 km loop
Walking time
3-4 days
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 60 km loop
Walking time: 3-4 days
Track grade: Intermediate tramping track (Great Walks season); Advanced tramping track; Expert route (outside Great Walks season)
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
Fiordland Walking track
Kepler Track: Carpark to Dock Bay and Brod Bay
Distance
5.6 km return via same track
Walking time
1-3 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.6 km return via same track
Walking time: 1-3 hr return
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.
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Fiordland Walking track
Kepler Track: Carpark to Luxmore Hut
Distance
13.8 km one way return via same track
Walking time
8-10 hr return
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 13.8 km one way return via same track
Walking time: 8-10 hr return
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
Fiordland Walking track
Kepler Track: Carpark to Rainbow Reach
Distance
9.5 km one way
Walking time
2.5 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 9.5 km one way
Walking time: 2.5 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
Fiordland Walking track
Kepler Track: Rainbow Reach to Shallow Bay or Moturau Hut
Distance
12 km return via same track
Walking time
3 - 3 hr 30 min return
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12 km return via same track
Walking time: 3 - 3 hr 30 min return
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
Kererū Track
Distance
1.8 km one way
Walking time
1 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.8 km one way
Walking time: 1 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
Wharepoke Falls. Published in DOC's Kerikeri River Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Russell Street / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Details
Northland Walking track
Kerikeri River Track
Distance
3.5 km one way
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.5 km one way
Walking time: 1 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
Waikato Walking track
Ketemaringi Route
Distance
10.7 km one way
Walking time
5 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 10.7 km one way
Walking time: 5 hr
Track grade: Expert
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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
Otago Walking track
Kidds Bush Nature 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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