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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Southland

    Ocean Beach Track

    IntermediateShort walk
    Distance
    3.4 km one way
    Walking time
    45 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.4 km one way

    Walking time: 45 min one way

    Track grade: Intermediate

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Southland

    Ocean Beach tracks

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr

    Track grade: Easiest

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A cyclist on a narrow path between ferns.

    Area context

    Mountain biking on the Old Coach Road. Published in DOC's Ohakune Old Coach Road guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Julia Wells / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Central North Island

    Ohakune Old Coach Road

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    15 km one way
    Walking time
    4 hr 30 min walk
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 15 km one way

    Walking time: 4 hr 30 min walk

    Track grade: Easy

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Wellington

    Ohau Gorge Track

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    4 km one way - return via same track
    Walking time
    3-5 hr return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4 km one way - return via same track

    Walking time: 3-5 hr return

    Track grade: Easy

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Central North Island

    Ohinetonga Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    3.8 km loop
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.8 km loop

    Walking time: 2 hr

    Track grade: Easy

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Waikato

    Okahukura Loop

    Intermediate
    Distance
    14 km loop
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 14 km loop

    Track grade: Intermediate

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Bay of Plenty

    Ōkareka Mistletoe Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    10 mins
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 10 mins

    Track grade: Easiest

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • View from Ōkārito Trig Walk: Alpine panorama from Okarito Trig Walk.

    View from Ōkārito Trig Walk. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

    Photo: Ian Singleton / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    West Coast

    Ōkārito Trig Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    4.2 km return via same track
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4.2 km return via same track

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    West Coast

    Ōkārito Wetland Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1 km return via same track
    Walking time
    20 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1 km return via same track

    Walking time: 20 min

    Track grade: Easiest

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
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    Bay of Plenty

    Ōkere Falls Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1.2 km (DOC does not specify one way or return)
    Walking time
    30 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.2 km (DOC does not specify one way or return)

    Walking time: 30 min one way

    Track grade: Easy short walk

    Checked 2026-09-26. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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

    Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    30 min loop (description says 20-30 min)
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 30 min loop (description says 20-30 min)

    Track grade: Easy short walk

    Checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Marlborough

    Okiwi Bay Lookout Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    10 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 10 min one way

    Track grade: Easy

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Marlborough

    Okiwi Bay Seaward Valley Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    6 hr | 2hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 6 hr | 2hr

    Track grade: Advanced

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Central North Island

    Okupata Caves

    Expert
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Track grade: Expert

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Auckland

    Ōkura Bush Walkway

    Easy
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Track grade: Easy

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A grass covered track goes along the side of a hill higher and higher. A valley is seen to the right.

    Area context

    Okuti Valley. Published in DOC's Okuti Valley Scenic Reserve walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Tony Arden / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Canterbury

    Okuti Valley Scenic Reserve walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    600 m return via same track
    Walking time
    20 min return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 600 m return via same track

    Walking time: 20 min return

    Track grade: Easiest

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • Old Blyth Track: Forest path on Old Blyth Track.

    Old Blyth Track. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

    Photo: Shaun Hawira / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Central North Island

    Old Blyth Track

    IntermediateShort walk
    Distance
    5.3 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 mins to Round the Mountain track junction
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 5.3 km one way

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 mins to Round the Mountain track junction

    Track grade: Intermediate

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Canterbury

    Old Coach Road

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1.1 km loop
    Walking time
    30 min return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.1 km loop

    Walking time: 30 min return

    Track grade: Easiest

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Fiordland

    Old Doubtful Sound Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    2.7 km return via same track
    Walking time
    3 hr return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 2.7 km return via same track

    Walking time: 3 hr return

    Track grade: Advanced

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

    Illustrative

    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.

    Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
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    Auckland

    Old Lady Track (Port FitzRoy)

    IntermediateShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr (DOC does not specify one way or return)
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr (DOC does not specify one way or return)

    Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track

    Checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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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    Marlborough

    Old Man Hut Circuit

    AdvancedMulti-day
    Distance
    30 km loop
    Walking time
    2 days
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 30 km loop

    Walking time: 2 days

    Track grade: Advanced

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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

    Old Māori Trail

    AdvancedShort walk
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

    Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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
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    Auckland

    Ōmanawanui Track

    Day walk
    Distance
    Nearly 3 km of track; complete return distance not verified
    Walking time
    Council feature says up to 3 hr; return-itinerary basis not specified
    Route details

    Auckland Council

    Distance: Nearly 3 km of track; complete return distance not verified

    Walking time: Council feature says up to 3 hr; return-itinerary basis not specified

    Track grade: Steep stepped ridges; formal grade not independently verified

    Checked 2026-10-12. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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About this trail directory

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.

Walking times, distances and grades retain their source qualifications. Source checks are not live access reports; confirm the route, season and current conditions with its manager.