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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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    Marlborough

    Pukaka Valley Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    3.6 km one way
    Walking time
    3-5 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.6 km one way

    Walking time: 3-5 hr

    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

    Pukaki Boulders Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 200 m one way

    Walking time: 10 min one way

    Track grade: Easiest

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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

    Pukaki Flats walk

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6 km one way

    Walking time: 2 hr one way

    Track grade: Easy

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  • Overlooking Lake Pukaki: Track marker overlooking Lake Pukaki.

    Overlooking Lake Pukaki. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

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

    Canterbury

    Pukaki Kettle Hole Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4 km return via same track

    Walking time: 1 hr return

    Track grade: Easiest

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  • Pukatea Ridge track: Forest path on Pukatea Ridge.

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

    Photo: George Moon / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Northland

    Pukatea Ridge Track

    IntermediateShort walk
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 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
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    Tasman

    Pukatea Walk

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 0.8 km return via same track

    Walking time: 30 min return via same track

    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
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    Marlborough

    Pukatea Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    600 m one way
    Walking time
    10 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 600 m one way

    Walking time: 10 min

    Track grade: Easy

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  • A glimpse of Lake Taupo through the native bush of Pukawa Bay.: Lake Taupo seen through Pukawa Bay bush; individual walk unconfirmed.

    Area context

    A glimpse of Lake Taupo through the native bush of Pukawa Bay.. 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: Anna Elwarth / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Central North Island

    Pukawa Bay walks

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    45 min or 1 hr 20 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 45 min or 1 hr 20 min

    Track grade: Easy

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  • View from ridge on Pukeatua Track: View from the ridge on Pukeatua Track.

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

    Photo: George Moon / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Wellington

    Pukeatua Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    14 km one way
    Walking time
    6-7 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 14 km one way

    Walking time: 6-7 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • Pukenui Forest track: Forest canopy on Pukenui Forest Track.

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

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

    Northland

    Pukenui Forest Loop

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    8.2 km loop
    Walking time
    3–4 hr loop
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8.2 km loop

    Walking time: 3–4 hr loop

    Track grade: Easy

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  • Two large kauri trunks and their leafy crowns viewed from below in Trounson Kauri Park.

    Illustrative

    Kauri trees in Trounson Kauri Park on 13 January 2005. Forest context near the campsite, not a photograph of camping pitches or facilities. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.

    Photo: James Shook / CC BY 2.5 / Details
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    Northland

    Puketī Nature Trail

    IntermediateShort walk
    Distance
    1.6 km loop
    Walking time
    1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.6 km loop

    Walking time: 1 hr

    Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track

    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.

    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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    West Coast

    Punakaiki – Pororari Loop

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    11 km loop
    Walking time
    3 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 11 km loop

    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
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    West Coast

    Punakaiki Cavern

    Easy
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    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
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    West Coast

    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.1 km loop

    Walking time: 30 min loop

    Track grade: Easiest

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  • West Taranaki Maunga, Puniho Track: West Taranaki Maunga viewed from Puniho Track.

    West Taranaki Maunga, Puniho Track. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

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

    Taranaki

    Puniho Track to Kahui Hut

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    7 km one way
    Walking time
    3 hr to the hut
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7 km one way

    Walking time: 3 hr to the hut

    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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    Tasman

    Pūponga Farm Track / Green Hills Route

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 10 km return via same track

    Walking time: 3 hr return

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • Visitors on Pūponga Hilltop Walk: Visitors following the grassy Puponga hilltop path.

    Visitors on Pūponga Hilltop Walk. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

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

    Tasman

    Pūponga Hilltop Walk

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    8 km one way
    Walking time
    3 – 5 hours one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8 km one way

    Walking time: 3 – 5 hours 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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    Tasman

    Pupu Hydro Walkway

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    1hr 50 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1hr 50 min

    Track grade: Easy

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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

    Purakaunui Falls Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    20 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 20 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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  • Looking up at the tower.

    Area context

    The twelve metre high Forest Tower is perfect for bird-watching. Published in DOC's Pureora Village short walks guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Amelia Willis / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Waikato

    Pureora Village short walks

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    5 - 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 5 - 30 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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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

    Puriri Track

    EasyDay walk
    Walking time
    2 hr 30 min return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 hr 30 min return

    Track grade: Easy

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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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    Manawatu-Whanganui

    Purity - Kelly Knight Hut Loop Track

    AdvancedMulti-day
    Walking time
    2-3 days
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2-3 days

    Track grade: Advanced

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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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    Manawatu-Whanganui

    Purity Hut Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    3 - 4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 3 - 4 hr

    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.