New Zealand walking tracks

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West Coast Walking track
Waitahu - Murray Connecting Track
Distance
3 km loop
Walking time
2-3 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3 km loop
Walking time: 2-3 days
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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West Coast Walking track
Wanganui valley tracks
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
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Tasman Walking track
Wangapeka Track
Distance
59 km one way
Walking time
4 - 6 days one way
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 59 km one way
Walking time: 4 - 6 days one way
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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Canterbury Walking track
Wharfedale/Townshend Track
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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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
Whataroa, Butler and Perth valleys tracks
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
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Gisborne Walking track
Whirinaki Track
Distance
25.6 km one way
Walking time
2 days
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 25.6 km one way
Walking time: 2 days
Track grade: Intermediate
Article 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 / Details
West Coast Walking track
Whitcombe Pass Track
Distance
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Walking time
3-4 days to Whitcombe Pass
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3-4 days to Whitcombe Pass
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Otago Walking track
Wilkin Valley tracks
Distance
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Walking time
4–5 days
Grade group
Advanced
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
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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