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1589 walking tracks in our collection

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Central North Island Walking track
Kiko Loop Track
Distance
3.9 km loop
Walking time
1 hr - 1 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.9 km loop
Walking time: 1 hr - 1 hr 30 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.
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Bay of Plenty Walking track
King Hill Reserve Walking Track
Distance
300 m one way
Walking time
20 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 300 m one way
Walking time: 20 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Southland Walking track
Kingswood Bush Scenic Reserve
Distance
670 m loop
Walking time
20 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 670 m loop
Walking time: 20 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Otago Walking track
Kinvara Road
Distance
10 km one way
Walking time
3 – 4 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 10 km one way
Walking time: 3 – 4 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Wellington Walking track
Kiriwhakapapa Loop Track
Distance
2 km loop
Walking time
1 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2 km loop
Walking time: 1 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Wellington Walking track
Kiriwhakapapa to Blue Range Hut
Distance
See route notes
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
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Otago Walking track
Kirtle Burn Track
Distance
12.38 km loop
Walking time
6 hr return
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12.38 km loop
Walking time: 6 hr return
Track grade: Intermediate
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West Coast Walking track
Kirwans Track
Distance
20.7 km one way return via same track
Walking time
2-3 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 20.7 km one way return via same track
Walking time: 2-3 days
Track grade: Advanced
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Otago Walking track
Kitchener Track to Aspiring Flats
Distance
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Walking time
8–10 hr
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
Track grade: Advanced
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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
Kitekite Falls Path
Distance
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Walking time
About 30 min to the falls; add the return and stops
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Auckland Council
Distance: Current complete itinerary not independently measured; confirm the signed route
Walking time: About 30 min to the falls; add the return and stops
Track grade: Gradual climb on formed gravel and boardwalk; 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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Hawke's Bay Walking track
Kiwi Saddle Hut via Mt Kuripapango
Distance
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Walking time
4 hrs
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 4 hrs
Track grade: Advanced
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Tasman Walking track
Kiwi Track
Distance
8.3 km one way
Walking time
3 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8.3 km one way
Walking time: 3 hr
Track grade: Intermediate
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Area context
Ridge between Klondyke Spur and Klondyke Valley tracks. Published in DOC's Klondyke Spur Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Ruth McKie / CC BY 2.0 / Details
West Coast Walking track
Klondyke Spur Track
Distance
2 km one way
Walking time
2 hr 30 min to bushline
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min to bushline
Track grade: Expert
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West Coast Walking track
Klondyke Valley Track
Distance
4.5 km one way
Walking time
2 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4.5 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr
Track grade: Expert
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Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Knights-Shorts Loop Track
Distance
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Walking time
8 - 10 hr
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
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Tasman Walking track
Knuckle Hill Track
Distance
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Walking time
1 hr 20 min
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr 20 min
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.
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Tasman Walking track
Kōhaihai area short walks
Distance
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Walking time
Various to 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: Various to 2 hr return
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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Wellington Walking track
Kohekohe Walk
Distance
Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time
30 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time: 30 min return
Track grade: Easy short walk
Article checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
The end of Kōkako Track at Haast beach. Published in DOC's Kōkako Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Joe Fox / CC BY 4.0 / Details
West Coast Walking track
Kōkako Track
Distance
11 km return via same track
Walking time
2-3 hrs
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 11 km return via same track
Walking time: 2-3 hrs
Track grade: Easy
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Taranaki Walking track
Kōkōwai Track round trip
Distance
12 km loop
Walking time
6 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12 km loop
Walking time: 6 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Hawke's Bay Walking track
Komata Hut Track
Distance
6 km one way
Walking time
3-4 hr to the hut | 4-5 hr out from the hut
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km one way
Walking time: 3-4 hr to the hut | 4-5 hr out from the hut
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Otago Walking track
Kopuwai 4WD Road
Distance
28 km one way
Walking time
8–10 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 28 km one way
Walking time: 8–10 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Otago Walking track
Kopuwai Track to Sisters Track
Distance
8 km one way
Walking time
2 hr 30 min one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Area context
Koranga Kahunui confluence. Published in DOC's Koranga Tawa Loop Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Moira Lee / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Gisborne Walking track
Koranga Tawa Loop Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
2 - 3 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 - 3 days
Track grade: Advanced
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