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Southland Walking track
Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura
Distance
71.5 km loop
Walking time
4 - 6 days round trip from Freshwater landing
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 71.5 km loop
Walking time: 4 - 6 days round trip from Freshwater landing
Track grade: Advanced
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Area context
Rotopohueroa/Lake Constance. Published in DOC's St Arnaud to Boyle Te Araroa Route guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Chris Rudge / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Tasman Walking track
St Arnaud to Boyle Te Araroa Route
Distance
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Walking time
8-9 days
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8-9 days
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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Canterbury Walking track
St James Walkway
Distance
66 km one way
Walking time
5 days
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 66 km one way
Walking time: 5 days
Track grade: Easy
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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.
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Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Table Flat - Kashmir Roadend West-East crossing
Distance
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Walking time
2-3 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2-3 days
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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West Coast Walking track
Taipo River Track to Harman Pass
Distance
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Walking time
2 days
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 days
Track grade: Expert
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Wellington Walking track
Tararua Middle Crossing
Distance
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Walking time
4 days
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 4 days
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Wellington Walking track
Tararua Northern Crossing
Distance
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Walking time
3 – 5 days
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3 – 5 days
Track grade: Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Wellington Walking track
Tararua Peaks/Main Range Circuit
Distance
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Walking time
4-5 days
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 4-5 days
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Southern Crossing at the alpha/elder/kime junction. Published in DOC's Tararua Southern Crossing guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Elodie Bardsley / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Wellington Walking track
Tararua Southern Crossing
Distance
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Walking time
3 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3 days
Track grade: Advanced
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Canterbury Walking track
Tarn Hut tracks
Distance
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Walking time
2 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 days
Track grade: Advanced
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Canterbury Walking track
Te Ara Pātaka/Summit Walkway
Distance
35 km one way
Walking time
2-3 days
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 35 km one way
Walking time: 2-3 days
Track grade: Intermediate; Advanced
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Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Northland Walking track
Te Paki Coastal Track
Distance
48 km total one way
Walking time
4-5 days, see individual track descriptions for times
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 48 km total one way
Walking time: 4-5 days, see individual track descriptions for times
Track grade: Advanced
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Area context
View of Maungataniwha. Published in DOC's Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: David Finn / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Gisborne Walking track
Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit
Distance
78.7 km loop
Walking time
5 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 78.7 km loop
Walking time: 5 days
Track grade: Advanced
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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
Hawke's Bay Walking track
Te Puia Hut Track and Mangatainoka Hot Springs
Distance
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Walking time
1–2 days
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1–2 days
Track grade: Intermediate
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
West Coast Walking track
The Old Ghost Road
Distance
85 km one way
Walking time
4 - 5 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 85 km one way
Walking time: 4 - 5 days
Track grade: Advanced
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Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Canterbury Walking track
Three Passes Route
Distance
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Walking time
4 - 5 days
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 4 - 5 days
Track grade: Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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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
West Coast Walking track
Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track
Distance
48 km one way
Walking time
4 - 5 days
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 48 km one way
Walking time: 4 - 5 days
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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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
West Coast Walking track
Toaroha/Zit Saddle/Kokatahi/Lathrop Saddle/Styx River Route
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
3-4 days
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3-4 days
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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Area context
Journey through alpine meadow landscapes and emerald coloured lakes. Published in DOC's Tongariro Northern Circuit 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
Central North Island Walking track
Tongariro Northern Circuit
Distance
35.5 km one way
Walking time
3-4 days
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 35.5 km one way
Walking time: 3-4 days
Track grade: Intermediate; Advanced; Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Tasman Walking track
Travers-Sabine Circuit
Distance
80 km loop
Walking time
4 - 7 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 80 km loop
Walking time: 4 - 7 days
Track grade: Advanced
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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
West Coast Walking track
Upper Copland Valley Track
Distance
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Walking time
3 days +
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3 days +
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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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.
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West Coast Walking track
Waiau Pass Route (Blue Lake Route to Lewis Pass)
Distance
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Walking time
8-10 days for full trip
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8-10 days for full trip
Track grade: Expert
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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
Canterbury Walking track
Waimakariri Falls Hut to Rolleston River
Distance
17.3 km one way
Walking time
2–3 days one way
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 17.3 km one way
Walking time: 2–3 days one way
Track grade: Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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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
Northland Walking track
Waipapa River Track
Distance
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Walking time
2 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 days
Track grade: Advanced
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