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Bridge at the start of Taumarumaru Scenic Reserve Walk. Published in DOC's Taumarumaru Scenic Reserve Walk 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
Surrounding area
Northland
Taumarumaru Scenic Reserve Walk
EasyShort walk
Walking time
40 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 40 min
Track grade: Easiest
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
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Gisborne
Tauranga Loop Track
EasyShort walk
Walking time
2 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 2 hr
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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Otago
Tautuku walks
EasyShort walk
Walking time
30 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Bay of Plenty
Tauwhare Pā short walk
EasyShort walk
Distance
1 km return return via same track
Walking time
30 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 km return return via same track
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Wellington
Tawa Grove Walk
EasyShort walk
Walking time
30 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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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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Manawatu-Whanganui
Tawa Loop Walk
IntermediateShort walk
Distance
4.2 km loop
Walking time
1 hr 40 min loop
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4.2 km loop
Walking time: 1 hr 40 min loop
Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track
Checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Marlborough
Tawa Walk and Weta Walk
EasyShort walk
Distance
1 km loop
Walking time
30 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 km loop
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Central North Island
Tawhai Falls Track
EasyShort walk
Distance
800 m return via same track
Walking time
15 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 800 m return via same track
Walking time: 15 min
Track grade: Easiest
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West Coast
Tawhai Walk
EasyShort walk
Distance
250 m loop
Walking time
15 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 250 m loop
Walking time: 15 min
Track grade: Easiest
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West Coast
Te Ara a Waiau Walkway/Cycleway
EasyShort walk
Distance
8.7 km return via same track
Walking time
2 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8.7 km return via same track
Walking time: 2 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Central North Island
Te Ara Mangawhero
EasyShort walk
Distance
12.95 km loop
Walking time
4 + hrs
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12.95 km loop
Walking time: 4 + hrs
Track grade: Easy
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Wellington
Te Arapiki o Tawhaki
EasyShort walk
Distance
4 km loop
Walking time
2 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4 km loop
Walking time: 2 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Bay of Plenty
Te Aroha Summit to Waiorongomai Saddle (via Waipapa Track)
AdvancedShort walk
Walking time
50 min one way
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 50 min one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Canterbury
Te Awa Awa Walk
EasyShort walk
Distance
430 m one way
Walking time
15 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 430 m one way
Walking time: 15 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Central North Island
Te Hapua Bay Track
AdvancedShort walk
Distance
2.5 km one way return via same track
Walking time
45 min one way
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.5 km one way return via same track
Walking time: 45 min one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Auckland
Te Henga Walkway
IntermediateShort walk
Distance
1.2 km to cliff viewpoint, 1.8 km to Tirikohua Point one way
Walking time
45 min to cliff viewpoint, 65 min to Tirikohua Point
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.2 km to cliff viewpoint, 1.8 km to Tirikohua Point one way
Walking time: 45 min to cliff viewpoint, 65 min to Tirikohua Point
Track grade: Intermediate
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Waikato
Te Kauri Park Circuit Walk
EasyShort walk
Distance
2.5 km loop
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.5 km loop
Walking time: 1 hr 30 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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Otago
Te Kere Haka Track
EasyShort walk
Walking time
1 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 1 hr
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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Canterbury
Te Kiekie Route
Short walk
Walking time
2 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 2 hr
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Bay of Plenty
Te Kopia Walk
EasyShort walk
Walking time
5 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 5 min
Track grade: Easiest
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West Coast
Te Korowai o Punangairi Walkway
EasyShort walk
Distance
760 m return via same track
Walking time
20 min return
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 760 m return via same track
Walking time: 20 min return
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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Manawatu-Whanganui
Te Maire Loop Track
EasyShort walk
Walking time
2 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 2 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
Te Matua Ngahere walkway. Published in DOC's Te Matua Ngahere Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: itravelNZ® / CC BY 2.0 / Details
Surrounding area
Northland
Te Matua Ngahere Walk
EasyShort walk
Walking time
20 min one way
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 20 min one way
Track grade: Easiest
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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
Te Pane o Mataoho / Māngere Mountain
Short walk
Distance
3.3 km for the mapped Akl Paths itinerary; summit-only variant not measured here
Walking time
40 min for the mapped itinerary; add stops
Route details
Tūpuna Maunga Authority
Distance: 3.3 km for the mapped Akl Paths itinerary; summit-only variant not measured here
Walking time: 40 min for the mapped itinerary; add stops
Track grade: Gravel paths, steps and uphill sections; formal grade not verified
Checked 2026-10-12. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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1589 route listings across 19 regions, including all 1571 unique entries in the DOC walking directory checked 2026-10-08. Some DOC listings group several walks. Regional comparisons, skills and booking guides are separate.

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