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Southland Walking track
Martin's Hut/Merrivale Tramping Track
Distance
19.8 km one way
Walking time
9 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 19.8 km one way
Walking time: 9 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.
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Northland Walking track
Martins Bay Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
5 min one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 5 min one way
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Tasman Walking track
Maruia Falls Track
Distance
250 m return via same track
Walking time
10 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 250 m return via same track
Walking time: 10 min return
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Canterbury Walking track
Maryburn Stream Track
Distance
7 km return via same track
Walking time
2 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7 km return via same track
Walking time: 2 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
Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Masters Shelter to Golden Crown Ridge
Distance
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Walking time
2 - 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 - 3 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Matai Falls. Published in DOC's Matai Falls Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Greg Hewgill / CC BY 2.0 / Details
Otago Walking track
Matai Falls Walk
Distance
1.2 km return via same track return via same track
Walking time
40 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.2 km return via same track return via same track
Walking time: 40 min
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Waikato Walking track
Matamataharakeke Track
Distance
6.5 km loop
Walking time
3 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6.5 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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Area context
Matarangi Bluff Track. Published in DOC's Matarangi Bluff Track 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
Waikato Walking track
Matarangi Bluff Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
20 min – 45 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 20 min – 45 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Bay of Plenty Walking track
Matatā Lagoon Track
Distance
1 km loop
Walking time
30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 km loop
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Hawke's Bay Walking track
Matauria Ridge Track (Makahu Saddle to Mackintosh Track Junction)
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Track grade: Advanced
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Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Matemateāonga Track
Distance
42 km one way
Walking time
3 - 5 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 42 km one way
Walking time: 3 - 5 days
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Auckland Walking track
Matietie Walk
Distance
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Walking time
55 min
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 55 min
Track grade: Advanced
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Wellington Walking track
Matiu/Somes Island Bullock Track
Distance
150 m one way
Walking time
10 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 150 m one way
Walking time: 10 min
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Wellington Walking track
Matiu/Somes Island gun emplacements track
Distance
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Walking time
30 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 30 min return
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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Wellington Walking track
Matiu/Somes Island Loop Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
40 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 40 min
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Wellington Walking track
Matiu/Somes Island main road
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
30 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 30 min return
Track grade: Easiest
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Taranaki Walking track
Maude Track to Mangakotukutuku Falls
Distance
2.8 km one way
Walking time
1 hr 30 min one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.8 km one way
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min 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
Otago Walking track
Maukaatua Route
Distance
2.7 km return via same track
Walking time
1.5 hr one way
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.7 km return via same track
Walking time: 1.5 hr one way
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Crater Lake Walk. Published in DOC's Maunga Kākaramea-Crater Lake 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
Bay of Plenty Walking track
Maunga Kākaramea-Crater Lake Walk
Distance
1 km return via same track
Walking time
30 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 km return via same track
Walking time: 30 min return
Track grade: Easiest
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Northland Walking track
Maunganui Bluff Track
Distance
2.6 km to Maunganui Bluff | 5.3 km to Waikara Beach one way
Walking time
1 hr 30 min to Maunganui Bluff | 5 hr to Waikara Beach one way
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.6 km to Maunganui Bluff | 5.3 km to Waikara Beach one way
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min to Maunganui Bluff | 5 hr to Waikara Beach one way
Track grade: Easy; Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Maungarei / Mount Wellington Path
Distance
3.8 km for the mapped Akl Paths itinerary from Panmure Station
Walking time
60 min for that itinerary; add transport and stops
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Tūpuna Maunga Authority
Distance: 3.8 km for the mapped Akl Paths itinerary from Panmure Station
Walking time: 60 min for that itinerary; add transport and stops
Track grade: Steep sections, steps and loose crater-rim stones; 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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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
Mavora - Greenstone Walkway
Distance
50 km one way
Walking time
4 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 50 km one way
Walking time: 4 days
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
Wellington Walking track
McKerrow Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
6 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 6 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
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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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Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
McKinnon Hut Track
Distance
See route notes
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
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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