Short walks, day hikes and multi-day adventures.
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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 / DetailsWaikato
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 2-3 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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 / DetailsBay of Plenty
Department of Conservation
Distance: 700 m return via same track
Walking time: 20 min one way
Track grade: Easiest
Checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Tarawera Falls. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: D. Strachan / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsBay of Plenty
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr one way
Track grade: Easy
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A backpack carried outdoors; location unverified. This is not a retailer or current-stock photograph. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / DetailsBay of Plenty
Department of Conservation
Distance: 15 km one way
Walking time: 5-6 hr (one-way trail)
Track grade: Advanced tramping track
Checked 2026-09-26. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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 / DetailsCanterbury
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 2 days
Track grade: Advanced
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Lake Ohau from the Tarnbrae Track.. 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 / DetailsCanterbury
Department of Conservation
Distance: 16 km one way
Walking time: 5 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Lagoon at Taronui 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 / DetailsNorthland
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.7 km one way
Walking time: 45 - 60 min one way
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
Tasman Glacier viewpoint. Published in DOC's Tasman Glacier View 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 / DetailsCanterbury
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.5 km return via same track
Walking time: 30 min return
Track grade: Easy
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Tasman Lake viewpoint. Published in DOC's Tasman Lake and River 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 / DetailsCanterbury
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.6 km return via same track
Walking time: 50 min return
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / DetailsCanterbury
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 2 or 3 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
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Fossicking on the Tatare Tunnels Walk. Photograph of the named location or its documented route feature. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Jan Hazevoet / CC BY 2.0 / DetailsWest Coast
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.6 km return via same track
Walking time: 1 hr 20 min
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
Bridge at the start of Taumarumaru Scenic Reserve Walk. Published in DOC's Taumarumaru Scenic Reserve Walk 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 / DetailsNorthland
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 40 min
Track grade: Easiest
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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 / DetailsGisborne
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 2 hr
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / DetailsCentral North Island
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4.5 km loop
Walking time: 2 - 3 hr
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / DetailsOtago
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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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 / DetailsBay of Plenty
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 km return return via same track
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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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 / DetailsWellington
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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A backpack carried outdoors; location unverified. This is not a retailer or current-stock photograph. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / DetailsManawatu-Whanganui
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4.2 km loop
Walking time: 1 hr 40 min loop
Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track
Checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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 / DetailsMarlborough
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 km loop
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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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 / DetailsWaikato
Department of Conservation
Walking time: Various from 2 - 7 hr
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 / DetailsCentral North Island
Department of Conservation
Distance: 800 m return via same track
Walking time: 15 min
Track grade: Easiest
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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 / DetailsWest Coast
Department of Conservation
Distance: 250 m loop
Walking time: 15 min
Track grade: Easiest
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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 / DetailsWest Coast
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8.7 km return via same track
Walking time: 2 hr
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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / DetailsCentral North Island
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12.95 km loop
Walking time: 4 + hrs
Track grade: Easy
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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.
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