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  • Walker enjoying Taheke Waterfall Track.

    Area context

    Enjoying Taheke Waterfall Track. Published in DOC's Taheke Waterfall Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

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

    Northland

    Taheke Waterfall Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    3 km loop
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3 km loop

    Walking time: 2 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Tahuanui Track

    Area context

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

    Photo: Anita Shannon / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Waikato

    Tahuanui Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    7.2 km one way
    Walking time
    4 - 6 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7.2 km one way

    Walking time: 4 - 6 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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    Taranaki

    Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    7.5 km loop
    Walking time
    4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7.5 km loop

    Walking time: 4 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • View from Taieri River Track: River gorge viewed from Taieri River Track.

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

    Photo: Shay van der Hurk / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Otago

    Taieri River Track

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    8 km return via same track
    Walking time
    4 hr return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8 km return via same track

    Walking time: 4 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.

    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

    Tailrace Walk

    Easy
    Distance
    20 min return via same track
    Walking time
    900 m
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 20 min return via same track

    Walking time: 900 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
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    West Coast

    Taipo River Track to Harman Pass

    ExpertMulti-day
    Walking time
    2 days
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 days

    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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    Northland

    Taita Bridle Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Walking time
    2 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 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

    Canterbury

    Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve tracks

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    10 - 20 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 10 - 20 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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

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  • The clearing at the end of Tama Lakes Track

    Area context

    The clearing at the end of Tama Lakes Track. Published in DOC's Tama Lakes Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Theo Chapman / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Central North Island

    Tama Lakes Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    17. 6 km return via same track
    Walking time
    5-6 hr (to Lower Tama Lake)
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 17. 6 km return via same track

    Walking time: 5-6 hr (to Lower Tama Lake)

    Track grade: Intermediate

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

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  • Tamatahia Te Whenua Track: Visitors at the Tamatahia Te Whenua viewing platform.

    Tamatahia Te Whenua Track. 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

    Tamatahia Te Whenua Track

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    600 m loop
    Walking time
    30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 600 m loop

    Walking time: 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Photo looking up towards a large grey tree with green leaves high on the top of it. The sun is piercing throuh the forest canopy.

    Area context

    Tāne Mahuta. Published in DOC's Tāne Mahuta Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Natalia Volna (iTravelNZ) / CC BY 2.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Northland

    Tāne Mahuta Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    5 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 5 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

    Northland

    Tangihua Forest Nature Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr 5 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr 5 min one way

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • Te Ana Falls: Te Ana Falls within the grouped scenic-reserve tracks.

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

    Photo: Russell Street / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Details

    Hawke's Bay

    Tangoio Falls Scenic Reserve tracks

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    Various: 30 min - 2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: Various: 30 min - 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.

    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

    Tapeka Point Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    15 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 15 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

    Waikato

    Tapu Summit to Crosbies Hut Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    9.2 km one way
    Walking time
    4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 9.2 km one way

    Walking time: 4 hr

    Track grade: Intermediate

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

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  • Kahikatea stand: Kahikatea trees in the reserve, precise Taraire Ridge section unconfirmed.

    Area context

    Kahikatea stand. 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: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details
    Surrounding area

    Northland

    Taraire Ridge Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    8.9 km loop
    Walking time
    4–5 hr loop
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8.9 km loop

    Walking time: 4–5 hr loop

    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

    Central North Island

    Taranaki Falls Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    6 km loop
    Walking time
    2 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6 km loop

    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.

    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

    Taranaki

    Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb

    Day walk
    Distance
    6.3 km one way return via same track
    Walking time
    Up 5–6 hr | down 3–4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6.3 km one way return via same track

    Walking time: Up 5–6 hr | down 3–4 hr

    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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    Wellington

    Tararua Main Range Traverse

    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    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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    Wellington

    Tararua Middle Crossing

    Multi-day
    Walking time
    4 days
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 4 days

    Track grade: Advanced; Expert

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

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  • Southern Crossing at the alpha/elder/kime junction.

    Area context

    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
    Surrounding area

    Wellington

    Tararua Southern Crossing

    AdvancedMulti-day
    Walking time
    3 days
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 3 days

    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

    Waikato

    Tarawaere to Billygoat Link Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 4 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

    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.