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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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    Northland

    Pakotai Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    91 m return via same track
    Walking time
    10 min return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 91 m return via same track

    Walking time: 10 min 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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    Northland

    Pandora Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    6 km one way
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6 km one way

    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

    Papa Aroha Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    400 m return via same track
    Walking time
    40 min return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 400 m return via same track

    Walking time: 40 min return

    Track grade: Easiest

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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
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    Manawatu-Whanganui

    Papaitonga Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    10 min | 20 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 10 min | 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.

    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
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    Northland

    Paparahi Reserve Access Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    15 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 15 min

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Paparoa Ranges on the Paparoa Track.

    Area context

    Following the ridge of the Paparoa Ranges on the Paparoa Track. Published in DOC's Paparoa Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Ged Taylor / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    West Coast

    Paparoa Track

    IntermediateMulti-day
    Distance
    55 km one way
    Walking time
    3 days one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 55 km one way

    Walking time: 3 days one way

    Track grade: Intermediate tramping track

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

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  • Pororari Hut viewed from the outside showing the dense scrub and mountainous terrain.

    Area context

    View of Pororari Hut from outside. Published in DOC's Paparoa Track: Pororari Hut Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Tom Hopkins / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    West Coast

    Paparoa Track: Pororari Hut Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    16 km one way | 17.1 km one way return via same track
    Walking time
    4-5 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 16 km one way | 17.1 km one way return via same track

    Walking time: 4-5 hr 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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    Wellington

    Papatahi Crossing

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    12 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 12 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 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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    Otago

    Papatowai walks

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    40 min - 1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 40 min - 1 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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    Tasman

    Parapara Peak

    ExpertDay walk
    Distance
    9 km return via same track
    Walking time
    5 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 9 km return via same track

    Walking time: 5 hr one way

    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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    Wellington

    Parata Track

    IntermediateShort walk
    Distance
    3.6 km return via same track
    Walking time
    1 – 2 hr return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.6 km return via same track

    Walking time: 1 – 2 hr return

    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.

    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
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    Manawatu-Whanganui

    Parks Peak Track to Yeoman's Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    7.3 km one way
    Walking time
    4-5 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7.3 km one way

    Walking time: 4-5 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.

    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
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    Fiordland

    Pass Creek Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    6 km return via same track
    Walking time
    4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6 km return via same track

    Walking time: 4 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.

    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
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    Northland

    Pataua Island Track

    Easy
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    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
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    Taranaki

    Patea Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Looking north from the slopes of Mount Patutu: Coastal panorama from Mount Patutu slopes.

    Looking north from the slopes of Mount Patutu. 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

    Marlborough

    Patutu Route

    ExpertDay walk
    Walking time
    4 hr 30 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 4 hr 30 min one way

    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.

    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
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    Waikato

    Pauanui Trig Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    2.9 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hour 50 minutes
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 2.9 km one way

    Walking time: 1 hour 50 minutes

    Track grade: Easiest

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

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  • Pavilion Peak Track: Winding alpine path on Pavilion Peak Track.

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

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

    Canterbury

    Pavilion Peak Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    32 km one way
    Walking time
    8 - 10 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 32 km one way

    Walking time: 8 - 10 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • Peach Cove Track: Coastal ridge on Peach Cove Track.

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

    Photo: Tom Clarke / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Northland

    Peach Cove Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 5.7 km return return via same track

    Walking time: 3 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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    Auckland

    Peach Tree Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    4 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 4 hr one way

    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
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    Canterbury

    Peak Hill Route

    ExpertDay walk
    Walking time
    3 hr return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 3 hr return

    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.

    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
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    Fiordland

    Pearl Harbour return via Circle Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    3 - 3.5 hr return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 3 - 3.5 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.

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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

    Pearl Harbour to Back Valley Hut Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    4-5 hr return to hut
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 4-5 hr return to hut

    Track grade: Advanced

    Checked 2026-10-08. 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.