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  • View down from Otamatakou Track: Valley view from Otamatakou Track.

    View down from Otamatakou Track. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

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

    Canterbury

    Otamatakou Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    5.5 km one way one way
    Walking time
    1hr 30 min – 2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 5.5 km one way one way

    Walking time: 1hr 30 min – 2 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Photograph published in DOC's Otamatapaio River easement guide

    Area context

    Otamatapaio Hut looking down the valley. Published in DOC's Otamatapaio River easement guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Ian Guthrie / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Otago

    Otamatapaio River easement

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    3 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 3 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • Otanewainuku Summit looking north east towards Otawa Trig in background: Panorama from Otanewainuku summit.

    Otanewainuku Summit looking north east towards Otawa Trig in background. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

    Photo: Lance Knauf / CC BY 2.0 / Details

    Bay of Plenty

    Otanewainuku Lookout Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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  • Otanewainuku Forest: Large tree in Otanewainuku Forest; exact Rimu Loop section unconfirmed.

    Area context

    Otanewainuku Forest. Local surroundings shown, not a verified view of the camping pitches or named trail section. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

    Photo: Tracy Mezger / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Bay of Plenty

    Otanewainuku Rimu Loop Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    3.8 km loop
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.8 km loop

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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  • A view across the trees to a bay of blue sea and sky.

    Area context

    A view of Lynch Stream Bay from the Ōtara Bay Track. Published in DOC's Ōtara Bay Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Adrian Peterson / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Waikato

    Ōtara Bay Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Distance
    5.5 km return via same track
    Walking time
    2 hours
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 5.5 km return via same track

    Walking time: 2 hours

    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

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Hawke's Bay

    Ōtātara Pā Historic Reserve Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    45 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 45 min one way

    Track grade: Easy

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

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Bay of Plenty

    Otawa Reservoir Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Walking time
    15 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 15 min one way

    Track grade: Advanced

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

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Bay of Plenty

    Otawa Trig Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    4 hours return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 4 hours return

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • Dense native forest covered in hanging moss. A small track pushes through the forest.

    Area context

    Example of the 'goblin forest'. Published in DOC's Ōtepatotu Scenic Reserve walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Summer McKinnon / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Canterbury

    Ōtepatotu Scenic Reserve walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1.7 km loop
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 mins
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.7 km loop

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 mins

    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.

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Canterbury

    Otira Valley Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Distance
    1.7 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.7 km one way

    Walking time: 1 hr one way

    Track grade: Advanced

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

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Gisborne

    Otoko Walkway

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    5 km one way
    Walking time
    2 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 5 km one way

    Walking time: 2 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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  • A gravel path winds between native bushes and shrubland

    Area context

    Part of the gravel path of the Ōtukaikino Walk. Published in DOC's Ōtūkaikino Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Summer KcKinnon / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Canterbury

    Ōtūkaikino Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1.2 km loop
    Walking time
    30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.2 km loop

    Walking time: 30 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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  • The Outlet track: Autumn-coloured trees beside the Outlet Track.

    The Outlet track. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

    Photo: Chrissy Wickes / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Otago

    Outlet Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    3 km one way
    Walking time
    45 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3 km one way

    Walking time: 45 min one way

    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.

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Waikato

    Outlook 76 Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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  • Start of Outram Glen to Lee Stream Walk: Forest path at the start of Outram Glen walk.

    Start of Outram Glen to Lee Stream Walk. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

    Photo: Laura Honey / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Otago

    Outram Glen to Lee Stream Walk

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    8.5 km return return via same track
    Walking time
    3 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8.5 km return return via same track

    Walking time: 3 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Bay of Plenty

    Owharoa Falls Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    200 m one way
    Walking time
    5 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 200 m one way

    Walking time: 5 min one way

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • River flowing between rock walls.

    Area context

    River diversion. Published in DOC's Oxenbridge Tunnel Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Kyle Yozin / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Otago

    Oxenbridge Tunnel Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    20 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 20 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.

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Northland

    Pā Road Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    185 m one way
    Walking time
    5 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 185 m one way

    Walking time: 5 min one way

    Track grade: Easiest

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  • Packhorse hut to Mt Herbert summit track: Walkers on the track toward Mount Herbert.

    Packhorse hut to Mt Herbert summit track. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

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

    Canterbury

    Packhorse Hut to Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki summit

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    6.5 km one way
    Walking time
    2 hr 15 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6.5 km one way

    Walking time: 2 hr 15 min

    Track grade: Easy

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

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Central North Island

    Paengaroa Scenic Reserve Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    10 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 10 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.

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Northland

    Paihia School Road Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1.5 km return via same track
    Walking time
    1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.5 km return via same track

    Walking time: 1 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Tasman

    Paines Ford Tramline Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    30 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 30 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.

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    Gisborne

    Pakihi Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    20.7 km one way
    Walking time
    6 - 7 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 20.7 km one way

    Walking time: 6 - 7 hr

    Track grade: Intermediate

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

    Illustrative

    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
    Illustrative photo

    West Coast

    Pakihi Walk

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1 km return via same track

    Walking time: 30 min

    Track grade: Easiest

    Checked 2026-10-08. 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.

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.