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West Coast Walking track
Stafford Bay Route
Distance
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Walking time
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: 4 hr one way
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Canterbury Walking track
Stanley River Route
Distance
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Walking time
6 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 6 hr
Track grade: Expert
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Otago Walking track
Stonehurst Track
Distance
13.5 km one way
Walking time
4 hr 30 min – 5 hr 30 min one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 13.5 km one way
Walking time: 4 hr 30 min – 5 hr 30 min one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Canterbury Walking track
Stour Track
Distance
15 km one way
Walking time
5 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 15 km one way
Walking time: 5 hr one way
Track grade: Intermediate
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Otago Walking track
Sugarloaf/Rockburn Track
Distance
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Walking time
8-11 hr (Routeburn carpark - Lake Sylvan)
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8-11 hr (Routeburn carpark - Lake Sylvan)
Track grade: Advanced
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Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Sunrise Track
Distance
6.4 km one way
Walking time
2-3 hr one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6.4 km one way
Walking time: 2-3 hr one way
Track grade: Easy
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Tasman Walking track
Tableland Circuit
Distance
28 km loop
Walking time
9 – 10 hr loop
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 28 km loop
Walking time: 9 – 10 hr loop
Track grade: Expert
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Area context
Tahuanui Track. Published in DOC's Tahuanui Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Anita Shannon / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Tahuanui Track
Distance
7.2 km one way
Walking time
4 - 6 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.2 km one way
Walking time: 4 - 6 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Taranaki Walking track
Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip
Distance
7.5 km loop
Walking time
4 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.5 km loop
Walking time: 4 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Otago Walking track
Taieri River Track
Distance
8 km return via same track
Walking time
4 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8 km return via same track
Walking time: 4 hr return
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
The clearing at the end of Tama Lakes Track. Published in DOC's Tama Lakes Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Theo Chapman / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Central North Island Walking track
Tama Lakes Track
Distance
17. 6 km return via same track
Walking time
5-6 hr (to Lower Tama Lake)
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 17. 6 km return via same track
Walking time: 5-6 hr (to Lower Tama Lake)
Track grade: Intermediate
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Waikato Walking track
Tapu Summit to Crosbies Hut Track
Distance
9.2 km one way
Walking time
4 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 9.2 km one way
Walking time: 4 hr
Track grade: Intermediate
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Northland Walking track
Taraire Ridge Track
Distance
8.9 km loop
Walking time
4–5 hr loop
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8.9 km loop
Walking time: 4–5 hr loop
Track grade: Advanced
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Taranaki Walking track
Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb
Distance
6.3 km one way return via same track
Walking time
Up 5–6 hr | down 3–4 hr
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6.3 km one way return via same track
Walking time: Up 5–6 hr | down 3–4 hr
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Waikato Walking track
Tarawaere to Billygoat Link Track
Distance
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Walking time
4 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 4 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Waikato Walking track
Tarawaere Track
Distance
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Walking time
2-3 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2-3 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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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Bay of Plenty Walking track
Tarawera Trail
Distance
15 km one way
Walking time
5-6 hr (one-way trail)
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 15 km one way
Walking time: 5-6 hr (one-way trail)
Track grade: Advanced tramping track
Article checked 2026-09-26. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Canterbury Walking track
Tarnbrae Track A2O
Distance
16 km one way
Walking time
5 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 16 km one way
Walking time: 5 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Canterbury Walking track
Tasman River tracks
Distance
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Walking time
2 or 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 or 3 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Central North Island Walking track
Taurewa Track
Distance
4.5 km loop
Walking time
2 - 3 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4.5 km loop
Walking time: 2 - 3 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Waikato Walking track
Tawarau Forest tramping tracks
Distance
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Walking time
Various from 2 - 7 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Various from 2 - 7 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Bay of Plenty Walking track
Te Aroha Summit Track
Distance
3.9 km one way
Walking time
3 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.9 km one way
Walking time: 3 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Wellington Walking track
Te Au Track
Distance
3.5 km one way
Walking time
3 – 4 hr from Huia Street
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.5 km one way
Walking time: 3 – 4 hr from Huia Street
Track grade: Advanced
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Northland Walking track
Te Haua Uru Track
Distance
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Walking time
3 hr 45 min to junction one way from car park
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3 hr 45 min to junction one way from car park
Track grade: Advanced
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