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A tent site at Lake Mackenzie Campsite on the Routeburn Track, one example of Great Walk accommodation. Facilities and availability must be checked with DOC. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.
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Otago / Southland
Routeburn Track
ExpertMulti-day
Distance
33 km one way
Walking time
2-4 days
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 33 km one way
Walking time: 2-4 days
Track grade: Intermediate tramping track (Great Walks season); Advanced tramping track; Expert route (outside Great Walks season)
Checked 2026-09-26. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
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Fiordland
Routeburn Track: Earland Falls Track
IntermediateDay walk
Distance
7.5 km return via same track
Walking time
6 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.5 km return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr
Track grade: Intermediate
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Fiordland
Routeburn Track: Key Summit Track
IntermediateDay walk
Distance
3.4 km one way, return via same track
Walking time
3 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3.4 km one way, return via same track
Walking time: 3 hr
Track grade: Intermediate
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Otago
Roxburgh Faces Tramping Track
AdvancedShort walk
Distance
2.5 km one way
Walking time
1 hr 30 min - 2 hr from Flat Top Hill Tramping Track to Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.5 km one way
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr from Flat Top Hill Tramping Track to Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Track grade: Advanced
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Manawatu-Whanganui
Ruahine Corner to Rangitane Road
AdvancedMulti-day
Walking time
4 days
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 4 days
Track grade: Advanced
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Northland
Ruakaka Pipeline Road Track
EasyShort walk
Distance
3 km one way
Walking time
1 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3 km one way
Walking time: 1 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Canterbury
Ryde Falls tracks
EasyDay walk
Walking time
4–6 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 4–6 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Canterbury
Saddle Hill Summit Track
EasyShort walk
Distance
1.6 km return via same track
Walking time
90 mins
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.6 km return via same track
Walking time: 90 mins
Track grade: Easy
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Otago
Saddle Ridge Track
AdvancedDay walk
Distance
7 km one way
Walking time
3 hr
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7 km one way
Walking time: 3 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Gisborne
Sanctuary Track
EasyShort walk
Distance
2.16 km loop
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.16 km loop
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Central North Island
Silica Rapids Walk
EasyDay walk
Distance
See route options
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
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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
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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
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Otago
Skippers area short walks
Easy
Walking time
10 - 30 m
Route details
Department of Conservation
Walking time: 10 - 30 m
Track grade: Easiest
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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
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Tasman
Skyline 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
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Wellington
Smith Creek - Tauwharenīkau River
AdvancedDay walk
Distance
13 km return via same track
Walking time
5.5 hr return
Route details
Department of Conservation
Distance: 13 km return via same track
Walking time: 5.5 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
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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.