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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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
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    Gisborne

    Te Waiti Route

    ExpertDay walk
    Walking time
    6 - 8 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 6 - 8 hr one way

    Track grade: Expert

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

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  • Walkers on Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway above a long beach and breaking surf.

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    Walkers on Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway, with the Northland coast below. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.

    Photo: Fraser Rudman / Department of Conservation / CC BY 4.0 / Details
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    Northland

    Te Whara Track

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    7.5 km one way
    Walking time
    5-6 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7.5 km one way

    Walking time: 5-6 hr one way

    Track grade: Intermediate tramping 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.

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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
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    Fiordland

    Teal Bay to Lake Poteriteri Hut Route

    ExpertDay walk
    Distance
    14.5 km one way
    Walking time
    10 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 14.5 km one way

    Walking time: 10 hr

    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.

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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
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    Canterbury

    Tekapo Mt John Walkway

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    8.9 km loop
    Walking time
    3 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8.9 km loop

    Walking time: 3 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.

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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
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    Canterbury

    Temple Basin Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Distance
    2.1 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 2.1 km one way

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min 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.

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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.

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    West Coast

    Terrace Walk (Franz Josef)

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1.8 km return via same track
    Walking time
    30 min (DOC panel; no direction qualifier)
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.8 km return via same track

    Walking time: 30 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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  • A walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.

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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
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    Canterbury

    The Fern Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    3.3 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.3 km one way

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min

    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.

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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
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    Waikato

    The Hihi Trig Track

    Advanced
    Distance
    8.8 km one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8.8 km 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.

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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
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    Canterbury

    The Luge Track

    IntermediateShort walk
    Distance
    3.3 km one way
    Walking time
    1 hr 45 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 3.3 km one way

    Walking time: 1 hr 45 min

    Track grade: Intermediate

    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.

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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.

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    West Coast

    The Old Ghost Road

    AdvancedMulti-day
    Distance
    85 km one way
    Walking time
    4 - 5 days
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 85 km one way

    Walking time: 4 - 5 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.

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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
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    Otago

    The Sisters Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Distance
    4 km one way one way
    Walking time
    1 hr 30 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 4 km one way one way

    Walking time: 1 hr 30 min 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.

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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
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    Waikato

    Third Branch Track

    Easy
    Distance
    1.3 km loop
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.3 km loop

    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.

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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
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    Otago

    Thisbe Valley Track

    Advanced
    Distance
    8.8 km one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8.8 km 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.

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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
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    Hawke's Bay

    Thomas Bush Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 5.4 km loop

    Walking time: 4 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.

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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
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    West Coast

    Three Mile Pack Track - Ōkārito Coastal Walk

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    9.8 km return via same track
    Walking time
    3 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 9.8 km return via same track

    Walking time: 3 hr 30 min

    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.

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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
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    Canterbury

    Three Passes Route

    ExpertMulti-day
    Walking time
    4 - 5 days
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 4 - 5 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.

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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
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    Otago

    Thunder Creek Falls

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    200 m return via same track
    Walking time
    5 min return
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 200 m return via same track

    Walking time: 5 min return

    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.

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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
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    Central North Island

    Thunderbolt Track

    ExpertShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr

    Track grade: Expert

    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
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    Bay of Plenty

    Tikitapu Nature Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 30 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.

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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
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    Auckland

    Tiritiri Matangi Island walks

    EasyDay walk
    Walking time
    20 min - 4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 20 min - 4 hr

    Track grade: Easiest; 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.

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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
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    Gisborne

    Tirohanga Dunes Trail

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 20 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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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.