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Otago Walking track
McLean Falls Walk
Distance
2.1 km return via same track
Walking time
40 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.1 km return via same track
Walking time: 40 min return
Track grade: Easiest
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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Taranaki Walking track
Meeting of the Waters Scenic Reserve walks
Distance
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Walking time
Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Grade group
Easy
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: Easiest
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Canterbury Walking track
Melina Ridge Track
Distance
35 km one way
Walking time
8 - 10 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 35 km one way
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
Mercer Bay Loop Track
Distance
2.2 km loop, using the Akl Paths route listing
Walking time
50 min loop, before stops
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Auckland Council
Distance: 2.2 km loop, using the Akl Paths route listing
Walking time: 50 min loop, before stops
Track grade: Coastal descent and uphill return; 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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West Coast Walking track
Mica Mine Tops Route
Distance
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Walking time
8 hr from SH6
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8 hr from SH6
Track grade: Expert
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Hawke's Bay Walking track
Middle Hill Track (Makahu Road to Middle Hill Hut)
Distance
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Walking time
2-3 hrs
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2-3 hrs
Track grade: Advanced
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Area context
Middle Ridge Track. Published in DOC's Middle Ridge Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Sarah Wilcox / CC BY 2.0 / Details
Wellington Walking track
Middle Ridge Track
Distance
3.2 km return via same track
Walking time
1 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.2 km return via same track
Walking time: 1 hr
Track grade: Easy
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West Coast Walking track
Mikonui Catchment - Dickie Ridge/Upper Tuke River Route
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
2-3 days
Grade group
Not confirmed
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; Expert
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Fiordland Walking track
Milford Foreshore Walk
Distance
400 m loop
Walking time
30 m
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 400 m loop
Walking time: 30 m
Track grade: Easiest
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The view from the top of the Milford Sound Lookout Track. Published in DOC's Milford Sound Lookout 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
Fiordland Walking track
Milford Sound Lookout Track
Distance
400 m return via same track
Walking time
20 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 400 m return via same track
Walking time: 20 min
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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Southland Walking track
Milford Track
Distance
53.5 km one way
Walking time
4 days
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 53.5 km one way
Walking time: 4 days
Track grade: Intermediate tramping track (Great Walks season); Advanced tramping track; Expert route (outside Great Walks season)
Article checked 2026-09-26. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Canterbury Walking track
Millennium Walk
Distance
350 m loop
Walking time
10 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 350 m loop
Walking time: 10 min
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Otago Walking track
Minaret Burn Track
Distance
45 km return via same track
Walking time
Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 45 km return via same track
Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Track grade: Advanced
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Canterbury Walking track
Minchin Pass Route
Distance
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Walking time
3 - 4 days
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3 - 4 days
Track grade: Expert
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Area context
The track by Mingha River. Published in DOC's Mingha - Deception Route guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Michal Klajban / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Details
Canterbury Walking track
Mingha - Deception Route
Distance
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Walking time
2 - 3 days
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 - 3 days
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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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West Coast Walking track
Minnehaha Walk
Distance
1.2 km loop
Walking time
20 min (loop route)
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.2 km loop
Walking time: 20 min (loop route)
Track grade: Wheelchair accessible short walk
Article checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
An easy walk with viewing platforms. Published in DOC's Mirror Lakes Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Benhi Dixon / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Details
Fiordland Walking track
Mirror Lakes Walk
Distance
400 m return via same track
Walking time
10 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 400 m return via same track
Walking time: 10 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Fiordland Walking track
Mistake Creek Track
Distance
5 km one way
Walking time
3 hr to bush edge
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5 km one way
Walking time: 3 hr to bush edge
Track grade: Advanced
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Marlborough Walking track
Mistletoe Bay tracks
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
45 - 60 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 45 - 60 min return
Track grade: Easy
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Canterbury Walking track
Mistletoe Track
Distance
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Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min
Track grade: Intermediate
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Wellington Walking track
Mitre Flats Track
Distance
8.2 km return via same track
Walking time
8 - 9 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8.2 km return via same track
Walking time: 8 - 9 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
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Wellington Walking track
Mitre Peak Track
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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Waikato Walking track
Moanataiari Link Track
Distance
1.5 km one way
Walking time
30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.5 km one way
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Otago Walking track
Moeraki Boulders/Kaihinaki Walk
Distance
300 m one way
Walking time
10 mins
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 300 m one way
Walking time: 10 mins
Track grade: Easiest
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