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    Hawke's Bay

    Whakamaharatanga Walkway

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    40 min / 1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 40 min / 1 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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    Central North Island

    Whakapapa Nature Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    300 m loop
    Walking time
    15 min (loop route)
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 300 m loop

    Walking time: 15 min (loop route)

    Track grade: Wheelchair accessible short walk

    Checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.

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    Central North Island

    Whakapapaiti Valley Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Distance
    16 km loop
    Walking time
    4 - 5 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 16 km loop

    Walking time: 4 - 5 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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    Northland

    Whakapono and Tumanako tracks

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    1 hr 25 one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1 hr 25 one way

    Track grade: Easy

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    Waikato

    Whangamarino Historic Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    900 m one way
    Walking time
    25 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 900 m one way

    Walking time: 25 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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    Tasman

    Wharariki Beach Track (Archway Islands)

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    1 km one way
    Walking time
    20 min one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1 km one way

    Walking time: 20 min one way

    Track grade: Easy

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    Waikato

    Wharauroa Track

    AdvancedShort walk
    Walking time
    2 hr one way
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 hr one way

    Track grade: Advanced

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    Waikato

    Wharekirauponga Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 10 km return via same track

    Walking time: 3 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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    Canterbury

    Wharfedale/Townshend Track

    IntermediateMulti-day
    Walking time
    1–2 days
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 1–2 days

    Track grade: Intermediate

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    Manawatu-Whanganui

    Wharite Peak Track

    AdvancedDay walk
    Walking time
    3-4 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 3-4 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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    Gisborne

    Whinray Scenic Reserve Track

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    6.3 km one way
    Walking time
    2 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 6.3 km one way

    Walking time: 2 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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    Gisborne

    Whirinaki Recreation Camp tracks

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    30 min | 1 hr
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 30 min | 1 hr

    Track grade: Easy

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    Gisborne

    Whirinaki Track

    IntermediateMulti-day
    Distance
    25.6 km one way
    Walking time
    2 days
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 25.6 km one way

    Walking time: 2 days

    Track grade: Intermediate

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    Gisborne

    Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track

    EasyDay walk
    Distance
    11 km loop
    Walking time
    3 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 11 km loop

    Walking time: 3 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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    Southland

    Whisky Creek Track

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    2 hr plus 30-45 min side track
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 hr plus 30-45 min side track

    Track grade: Easy

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    West Coast

    Whitcombe Pass Track

    AdvancedMulti-day
    Walking time
    3-4 days to Whitcombe Pass
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 3-4 days to Whitcombe Pass

    Track grade: Advanced

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    Hawke's Bay

    White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve walks

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    800 m /1.6 km loop
    Walking time
    30 min / 40 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 800 m /1.6 km loop

    Walking time: 30 min / 40 min

    Track grade: Easy

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    Bay of Plenty

    White Pine Bush Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 250 m loop

    Walking time: 30 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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    Wellington

    Wild Coast Track (Remutaka Cycle Trail)

    IntermediateDay walk
    Distance
    16.5 km one way
    Walking time
    5–7 hours
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 16.5 km one way

    Walking time: 5–7 hours

    Track grade: Intermediate

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    Fiordland

    Wilderness Lookout Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Distance
    300 m return via same track
    Walking time
    5 min to Lookout
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 300 m return via same track

    Walking time: 5 min to Lookout

    Track grade: Easiest

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    West Coast

    Willberg Walk

    EasyShort walk
    Walking time
    30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 30 min

    Track grade: Easiest

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    Otago

    Wills Valley Track

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

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7.5 km one way

    Walking time: 5 - 6 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

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    Canterbury

    Wooded Gully Track

    EasyDay walk
    Walking time
    2 hr 30 min
    Route details

    Department of Conservation

    Walking time: 2 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

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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.

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