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Waikato Walking track
Wentworth Falls Walk
Distance
6 km return return via same track
Walking time
3 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km return return via same track
Walking time: 3 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Otago Walking track
Wentworth Track
Distance
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Walking time
10 - 12 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 10 - 12 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Otago Walking track
West Manuherikia 4WD Track
Distance
28 km one way
Walking time
8-10 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 28 km one way
Walking time: 8-10 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Otago Walking track
West Matukituki Track
Distance
17.2 km one way return via same track
Walking time
6 hr one way
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 17.2 km one way return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr one way
Track grade: Intermediate; Advanced
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Bay of Plenty Walking track
Western Ōkataina Walkway
Distance
22.5 km one way
Walking time
7 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 22.5 km one way
Walking time: 7 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Central North Island Walking track
Whakaipo Bay tracks
Distance
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Walking time
4 hr 30 min | 7 hr 30 mi hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 4 hr 30 min | 7 hr 30 mi hr
Track grade: Easy
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Wellington Walking track
Whakanui Track
Distance
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Walking time
7 hrs to Wainuiomata
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 7 hrs to Wainuiomata
Track grade: Advanced
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Central North Island Walking track
Whakapapaiti Valley Track
Distance
16 km loop
Walking time
4 - 5 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 16 km loop
Walking time: 4 - 5 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Auckland Walking track
Whangaparapara: Tramline and Withey Tracks
Distance
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Walking time
Various: 1 - 6 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: Various: 1 - 6 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Northland Walking track
Whangaruru North Head walking tracks
Distance
6 km loop
Walking time
1 hr - 2 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km loop
Walking time: 1 hr - 2 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
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Waikato Walking track
Wharekirauponga Track
Distance
10 km return via same track
Walking time
3 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 10 km return via same track
Walking time: 3 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
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Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Wharite Peak Track
Distance
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Walking time
3-4 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3-4 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Gisborne Walking track
Whinray Scenic Reserve Track
Distance
6.3 km one way
Walking time
2 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6.3 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
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Gisborne Walking track
Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track
Distance
11 km loop
Walking time
3 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 11 km loop
Walking time: 3 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Tasman Walking track
Whisky Falls
Distance
10.8 km return return via same track
Walking time
3 hrs return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 10.8 km return return via same track
Walking time: 3 hrs return
Track grade: Easy
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Taranaki Walking track
White Cliffs Track Walkway
Distance
22 km return via same track
Walking time
up to 8 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 22 km return via same track
Walking time: up to 8 hr
Track grade: Intermediate
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Wellington Walking track
Wild Coast Track (Remutaka Cycle Trail)
Distance
16.5 km one way
Walking time
5–7 hours
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 16.5 km one way
Walking time: 5–7 hours
Track grade: Intermediate
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
Wilkin Valley - East Matukituki Traverse. Published in DOC's Wilkin Valley - East Matukituki Traverse guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Jess Simson / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Otago Walking track
Wilkin Valley - East Matukituki Traverse
Distance
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Walking time
7 - 10 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 7 - 10 hr
Track grade: Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Otago Walking track
Wills Valley Track
Distance
7.5 km one way
Walking time
5 - 6 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.5 km one way
Walking time: 5 - 6 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Area context
'Wooden horse' used for winching logs up and over the saddle. Published in DOC's Windy Canyon and Palmer's Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) 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
Auckland Walking track
Windy Canyon and Palmer's Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)
Distance
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Walking time
15 min | 3 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 15 min | 3 hr return
Track grade: Easy
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Canterbury Walking track
Wooded Gully Track
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
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Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Yeoman's Track
Distance
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Walking time
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3 hr 30 min - 4 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
Two people walk along a part of the York Road Loop Track. Published in DOC's York Road Loop Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Tamsen Walker / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Taranaki Walking track
York Road Loop Track
Distance
5.3 km loop
Walking time
3 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.3 km loop
Walking time: 3 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Otago Walking track
Young River Link Track
Distance
14 km return via same track
Walking time
3 -4 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 14 km return via same track
Walking time: 3 -4 hr
Track grade: Intermediate
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