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  • Children walking down to Sandfly Bay.

    Area context

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

    Photo: Samuel Mann / CC BY 2.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Otago

    Sandfly Bay Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    560 m return via same track
    Walking time
    15 min (one way)
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 560 m return via same track

    Walking time: 15 min (one way)

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Sandymount to Sandfly Bay: Sand dunes on the route to Sandfly Bay.

    Sandymount to Sandfly Bay. 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

    Sandymount to Sandfly Bay Track

    IntermediateShort walk
    Distance
    4.4 km return return via same track
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4.4 km return return via same track

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min return

    Track grade: Intermediate

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

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  • View of Cape Saunders from Sandymount

    Area context

    View of Cape Saunders from Sandymount. Published in DOC's Sandymount Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: John Barkla / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Otago

    Sandymount Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.7 km return return via same track

    Walking time: 30 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.

    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

    Sawyer Burn Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    8 km return via same track
    Walking time
    1-2 hr to the bushline, 5 hr return to Sawyer Burn Hut
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8 km return via same track

    Walking time: 1-2 hr to the bushline, 5 hr return to Sawyer Burn Hut

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • Freehold Creek bushline.

    Area context

    Freehold Creek bushline. Published in DOC's Sawyers and Parsons Creek to Freehold Creek 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

    Canterbury

    Sawyers and Parsons Creek to Freehold Creek Track

    Day walk
    Distance
    12 km one way
    Walking time
    8 hrs one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 12 km one way

    Walking time: 8 hrs one way

    Track grade: Advanced; 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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    Canterbury

    Scotts Saddle Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Distance
    4.5 km one way
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4.5 km one way

    Walking time: 2 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • Hiker stops to read the avalanche danger information sign on the Sealy Tarns Track.

    Area context

    Check the avalanche danger risk. Published in DOC's Sealy Tarns Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Fraser Rudman / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Canterbury

    Sealy Tarns Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Walking time
    3 - 4 hr return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 3 - 4 hr return

    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

    Southland

    Seaward Downs Loop Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1.3 km loop
    Walking time
    40 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.3 km loop

    Walking time: 40 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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    Taranaki

    Sefton Ridge Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    4.3 km loop
    Walking time
    2 to 3 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4.3 km loop

    Walking time: 2 to 3 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • Sentinel Rock: Sentinel Rock above forested slopes.

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

    Photo: Garth Boggiss / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Bay of Plenty

    Sentinel Rock Lookout Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    5.4 km return via same track
    Walking time
    5 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 5.4 km return via same track

    Walking time: 5 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • Sentinel Walk: Sentinel Walk viewpoint above the glacier valley.

    Sentinel Walk. 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

    West Coast

    Sentinel Rock Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    900 m return via same track
    Walking time
    20 min (DOC panel; no direction qualifier)
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 900 m return via same track

    Walking time: 20 min (DOC panel; no direction qualifier)

    Track grade: Easy short walk

    Checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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  • Wilson Bay: Wilson Bay lakefront, not a verified Seven Mile Point path section.

    Area context

    Wilson 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: itravelNZ® / CC BY 2.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Otago

    Seven Mile Point 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
    Illustrative photo

    Otago

    Shek Harn Historic Reserve Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4 km return via same track

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min return

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Kahikatea Swamp Forest Walk

    Area context

    Kahikatea Swamp Forest Walk. Published in DOC's Ship Creek Tauparikākā walks 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

    West Coast

    Ship Creek Tauparikākā walks

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    20 min return Kahikatea Swamp Forest Walk | 30 min loop Dune Lake Walk
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 20 min return Kahikatea Swamp Forest Walk | 30 min loop Dune Lake Walk

    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

    Otago

    Shirt Tail Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Walking time
    1 - 1.5 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 - 1.5 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
    Illustrative photo

    Otago

    Shotover Saddle Route

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4 km return via same track

    Walking time: 6 hr

    Track grade: Expert

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

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  • View from Signal Station Track.

    Area context

    View from Signal Station Track. Published in DOC's Signal Station Track 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

    Northland

    Signal Station Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    15 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 15 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

    Central North Island

    Silica Rapids Walk

    EasyDay walk
    Walking time
    See route options
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6 km return from Whakapapa Village or 3 km return from Bruce Road car park return via same track

    Walking time: 2 hr 30 min return from Whakapapa Village or 1 hr 30 min return from Bruce Road car park

    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

    Otago

    Silverpeaks Circuit Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    24 km loop
    Walking time
    12 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 24 km loop

    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.

    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

    Six Foot Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min one way

    Track grade: Intermediate

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

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  • Six Mile Creek with old weir: Old weir on Six Mile Creek.

    Six Mile Creek with old weir. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.

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

    Tasman

    Six Mile Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 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.

    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

    Skippers area short walks

    Easy
    Walking time
    10 - 30 m
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 10 - 30 m

    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

    Otago

    Skyline Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    23 km one way
    Walking time
    10-11 hrs
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 23 km one way

    Walking time: 10-11 hrs

    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.