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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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    Central North Island

    Ridge Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1.2 km return via same track
    Walking time
    40 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.2 km return via same track

    Walking time: 40 min

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Ridge Track: Walkers on Ridge Track in forest.

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

    Photo: Ruth McKie / CC BY 2.0 / Details

    Canterbury

    Ridge Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    7 km one way
    Walking time
    3 hr 30 min to summit
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7 km one way

    Walking time: 3 hr 30 min to summit

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • Rimu Walk in the Tongariro National Park: Forest path on Rimu Walk in Tongariro National Park.

    Rimu Walk in the Tongariro National Park. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

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

    Central North Island

    Rimu Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    15 mins return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 15 mins return

    Track grade: Easiest

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  • Mount Pureora seen from the lookout point at the top of the walk: Mount Pureora from the lookout at the top of the walk.

    Mount Pureora seen from the lookout point at the top of the walk. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

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

    Waikato

    Rimu Walk

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.7 km loop

    Walking time: 1 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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  • Wetland view on the Rings Beach Loop Track.

    Area context

    Wetland view on the Rings Beach Loop Track. Published in DOC's Rings Beach Loop 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
    Surrounding area

    Waikato

    Rings Beach Loop Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    4.7 km loop
    Walking time
    2.5–3 hours
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4.7 km loop

    Walking time: 2.5–3 hours

    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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    Wellington

    River Ridge Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • Roaring Billy Falls seen from across the Haast River: Roaring Billy Falls viewed across the Haast River.

    Roaring Billy Falls seen from across the Haast River. 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

    Otago

    Roaring Billy Falls Walk

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1 km return via same track

    Walking time: 25 min return

    Track grade: Easiest

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  • View walking south from Tuohys Saddle into the Roaring Meg: Walker descending south from Tuohys Saddle.

    View walking south from Tuohys Saddle into the Roaring Meg. 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

    Otago

    Roaring Meg Pack Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    18 km one way
    Walking time
    7 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 18 km one way

    Walking time: 7 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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    Wellington

    Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 hr

    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
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    Wellington

    Roaring Stag Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 4 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • Swing bridge at the start of the Rob Roy Track.

    Area context

    Swing bridge at the start of the Rob Roy Track. Published in DOC's Rob Roy Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Sandra Vallaure / CC BY 2.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Otago

    Rob Roy Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    10 km return via same track
    Walking time
    3–4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 10 km return via same track

    Walking time: 3–4 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
    Illustrative photo

    West Coast

    Roberts Point Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    12.3 km return via same track
    Walking time
    5 hr 20 min return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 12.3 km return via same track

    Walking time: 5 hr 20 min return

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • Rock and Pillar tTack: Rock tors on the Rock and Pillar route.

    Rock and Pillar tTack. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

    Photo: Photographer not identified in DOC credit / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Otago

    Rock and Pillar Ridge Road

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    15 km one way
    Walking time
    4 hr 30 min – 5 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 15 km one way

    Walking time: 4 hr 30 min – 5 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
    Illustrative photo

    Otago

    Rock of Doom Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Distance
    1.5 km one way
    Walking time
    30 min - 1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.5 km one way

    Walking time: 30 min - 1 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • Rock Peak Track.

    Area context

    Rock Peak Track. Published in DOC's Rock Peak 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
    Surrounding area

    Otago

    Rock Peak Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr 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
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    Otago

    Rockvale Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    4.5 km one way
    Walking time
    2 – 2 hr 30 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4.5 km one way

    Walking time: 2 – 2 hr 30 min one way

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • Track up to Rocky Lookout.

    Area context

    Track up to Rocky Lookout. Published in DOC's Rocky Lookout guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Bev Bacon / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Wellington

    Rocky Lookout

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1.9 km one way
    Walking time
    1–2 hr one way from Mt Holdsworth road end
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.9 km one way

    Walking time: 1–2 hr one way from Mt Holdsworth road end

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Lake Wanaka, islands and snowy distant ranges seen beyond a grassy ridge on Roys Peak.

    Illustrative

    Lake Wanaka and its islands below Roys Peak, with snow on the distant ranges. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.

    Photo: Julrob Photography / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Details
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    Otago

    Rocky Mountain Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    7 km loop
    Walking time
    3 hr from car park
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7 km loop

    Walking time: 3 hr from car park

    Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track

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

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  • View from Rocky's Walk to Tinkers Gully track: View from Rockys Walk to Tinkers Gully, not verified on the Waiotahi section.

    Area context

    View from Rocky's Walk to Tinkers Gully track. 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: Yvette Yule / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Waikato

    Rocky's to Waiotahi Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Distance
    3.3 km one way
    Walking time
    1.5 hr to the junction
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.3 km one way

    Walking time: 1.5 hr to the junction

    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

    Rod Donald Hut to The Hilltop

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    14.3 km one way
    Walking time
    6 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 14.3 km one way

    Walking time: 6 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.

    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

    Rodger Inlet Track

    Day walk
    Distance
    10 km to hut, 3.5 km to bushline return via same track
    Walking time
    6 hr to hut, then 4 - 5 hr to bushline
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 10 km to hut, 3.5 km to bushline return via same track

    Walking time: 6 hr to hut, then 4 - 5 hr to bushline

    Track grade: Advanced; Expert

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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

    Rokaiwhana Stream Walk

    AdvancedShort walk
    Walking time
    2 hr return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 hr return

    Track grade: Advanced

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  • Old Ross gaol: Old Ross gaol near the historic walkway.

    Area context

    Old Ross gaol. 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: Joan McCallum / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    West Coast

    Ross Goldfield Water Race Walkway

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    2.5 km loop
    Walking time
    1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 2.5 km loop

    Walking time: 1 hr

    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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    West Coast

    Ross Historic Cemetery Walk

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 200 m one way

    Walking time: 10 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.