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1589 walking tracks in our collection

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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 Walking track
Carew Falls Track
Distance
2 km return via same track
Walking time
1 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2 km return via same track
Walking time: 1 hr return
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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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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Otago Walking track
Careys Creek Track
Distance
9.5 km one way
Walking time
4 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 9.5 km one way
Walking time: 4 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Otago Walking track
Carrick Range access tracks
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
Various up to 5 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Various up to 5 hr one way
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
Canterbury Walking track
Carrington Hut Route
Distance
12.3 km to Carrington Hut one way
Walking time
4-6 hr to Carrington Hut one way
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12.3 km to Carrington Hut one way
Walking time: 4-6 hr to Carrington Hut one way
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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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
Canterbury Walking track
Carroll Hut Track
Distance
5 km return via same track
Walking time
6 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5 km return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Avalanche on the Cascade Saddle Route. Published in DOC's Cascade Saddle Route guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Eiji Kitai / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Otago Walking track
Cascade Saddle Route
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
4-5 days one way
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 4-5 days one way
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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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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Canterbury Walking track
Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle Route
Distance
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Walking time
2 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 days
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
Cass River in flood. Published in DOC's Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track 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 / Details
Canterbury Walking track
Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
2 - 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: 2 - 3 days
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
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.
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Wellington Walking track
Catchpool Loop Walk
Distance
1.6 km loop
Walking time
30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.6 km loop
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
Waipati Beach, Cathedral Caves. Published in DOC's Cathedral Caves Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Harald Selke / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Details
Otago Walking track
Cathedral Caves Walk
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
30 min one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 30 min one way
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Cathedral Cove's arch from Mare's Leg Cove, with visitors beneath the opening. This historical scene does not establish present-day access through the arch.
Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Cathedral Cove
Distance and time
5 km return; 1 hr 30 min (DOC headline)
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance and time: 5 km return; 1 hr 30 min (DOC headline)
DOC grade: Easy to intermediate walking track; steep sections and stairs
Article checked 2026-09-24. 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
Otago Walking track
Catlins River Track
Distance
12 km one way
Walking time
5-6 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12 km one way
Walking time: 5-6 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
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
Wellington Walking track
Cattle Ridge Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
1 hr 30 min one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min one way
Track grade: Advanced
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
Cave Creek Memorial Track/Kotihotiho
Distance
4 km return via same track
Walking time
1 hr 10 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4 km return via same track
Walking time: 1 hr 10 min return
Track grade: Easy
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
Canterbury Walking track
Cave Stream Loop Walk
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
35 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 35 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 / Details
Taranaki Walking track
Cave Walk
Distance
600 m return via same track
Walking time
20 minutes
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 600 m return via same track
Walking time: 20 minutes
Track grade: Easy
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
Canterbury Walking track
Caving at Cave Stream
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
1 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr
Track grade: Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Illustrative
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 / Details
Nelson Walking track
Centre of New Zealand Walk
Distance
Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time
20-60 min to the top; return additional
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Nelson City Council
Distance: Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time: 20-60 min to the top; return additional
Track grade: Not confirmed; do not assume an easy route.
Article checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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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
Waikato Walking track
Centre of the North Island Walk
Distance
500 m return via same track
Walking time
10 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 500 m return via same track
Walking time: 10 min
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Illustrative
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
Marlborough Walking track
Chalice–Goulter Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
2-3 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2-3 days
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 / Details
Otago Walking track
Chalkies Track
Distance
6 km loop
Walking time
3 hr 30 min
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km loop
Walking time: 3 hr 30 min
Track grade: Advanced
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
Charming Creek North Walkway
Distance
5.5 km one way
Walking time
2 hr one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.5 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr one way
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Illustrative
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
Canterbury Walking track
Chatterton River Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
2 hr 30 min return via same track
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min return via same track
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Illustrative
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
Canterbury Walking track
Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail
Distance
20 km one way
Walking time
Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 20 km one way
Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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