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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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Gisborne Walking track
Te Kuri Farm Walkway
Distance
5.6 km loop
Walking time
3 hr loop (description says 2-3 hr)
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.6 km loop
Walking time: 3 hr loop (description says 2-3 hr)
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
Bay of Plenty Walking track
Te Rereatukahia Hut Track
Distance
9.5–15 km one way
Walking time
3–6 hrs one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 9.5–15 km one way
Walking time: 3–6 hrs 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
Waikato Walking track
Te Tapui Loop Track
Distance
4 km loop
Walking time
3 - 4 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4 km loop
Walking time: 3 - 4 hr
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
Gisborne Walking track
Te U Route
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
7-8 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: 7-8 hr one way
Track grade: Expert
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
Gisborne Walking track
Te Waiti Route
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
6 - 8 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: 6 - 8 hr one way
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Walkers on Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway, with the Northland coast below. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.
Photo: Fraser Rudman / Department of Conservation / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Northland Walking track
Te Whara Track
Distance
7.5 km one way
Walking time
5-6 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.5 km one way
Walking time: 5-6 hr one way
Track grade: Intermediate tramping 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
Fiordland Walking track
Teal Bay to Lake Poteriteri Hut Route
Distance
14.5 km one way
Walking time
10 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 14.5 km one way
Walking time: 10 hr
Track grade: Expert
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
Fiordland Walking track
Teal Bay to South Coast Track
Distance
17 km one way
Walking time
10 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 17 km one way
Walking time: 10 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
Canterbury Walking track
Tekapo Mt John Walkway
Distance
8.9 km loop
Walking time
3 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8.9 km loop
Walking time: 3 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
Otago Walking track
The Nobbies Track
Distance
5 km return via same track
Walking time
2-3 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5 km return via same track
Walking time: 2-3 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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.
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Hawke's Bay Walking track
Thomas Bush Track
Distance
5.4 km loop
Walking time
4 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.4 km loop
Walking time: 4 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
Chatham Islands Walking track
Thomas Mohi Tuuta (Rangaika) Scenic Reserve Walk
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
8 hr
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8 hr
Track grade: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
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.
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West Coast Walking track
Three Mile Pack Track - Ōkārito Coastal Walk
Distance
9.8 km return via same track
Walking time
3 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 9.8 km return via same track
Walking time: 3 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Sections of Lower Tīmaru River Track along the riverbed. Published in DOC's Tīmaru River Tracks guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Christian Waddingham / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Otago Walking track
Tīmaru River Tracks
Distance
10.3 km one way
Walking time
3 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 10.3 km one way
Walking time: 3 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
Otago Walking track
Tinwald Burn Ridge Track
Distance
20.36 km return via same track
Walking time
8 hr return
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 20.36 km return via same track
Walking time: 8 hr return
Track grade: Intermediate
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
Tiritiri Matangi Island walks
Distance
See route notes
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
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
Gisborne Walking track
Tirohanga Dunes Trail
Distance
20 km return via same track
Walking time
4 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 20 km return via same track
Walking time: 4 hr return
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
Waikato Walking track
Tirohanga Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
3–5 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: 3–5 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
West Coast Walking track
Tiropahi Track
Distance
10 km return via same track
Walking time
3 hrs
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 10 km return via same track
Walking time: 3 hrs
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
Southland Walking track
Titan Rocks Track
Distance
5.5 km return via same track
Walking time
7 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.5 km return via same track
Walking time: 7 hr
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Emerald Lakes, Red Crater and Ngauruhoe from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, with snow on the volcanic slopes.
Photo: Jeffrey Pang / CC BY 2.0 / Details
Central North Island Walking track
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Distance
20.2 km one way
Time
Nov–Apr: 7–8 hr; May–Oct: 9 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 20.2 km one way
Time: Nov–Apr: 7–8 hr; May–Oct: 9 hr
Difficulty: Intermediate tramping track (Labour weekend–30 April); expert route (May–October); high fitness required
Article checked 2026-09-24. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
Closer views of the river from angler access tracks. Published in DOC's Tongariro River Trail 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
Central North Island Walking track
Tongariro River Trail
Distance
13.2 km loop
Walking time
2 - 3 hours
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 13.2 km loop
Walking time: 2 - 3 hours
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
Canterbury Walking track
Track to Woolshed Creek Hut
Distance
5.1 km one way
Walking time
3 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.1 km one way
Walking time: 3 hr
Track grade: Intermediate
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
Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Trains Track
Distance
15 km one way
Walking time
4–5 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 15 km one way
Walking time: 4–5 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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