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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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Taranaki Walking track
Kahui Track to Kahui Hut
Distance
5.9 km one way
Walking time
2 hr 30 min to the hut
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.9 km one way
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min to the hut
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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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
Tasman Walking track
Kahurangi Point Route
Distance
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Walking time
3-4 hr one way
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3-4 hr one way
Track grade: Expert
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
View from Kaiaraara Track at sunset. Published in DOC's Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Chelsea Dillon / CC BY 2.0 / Details
Auckland Walking track
Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)
Distance
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Walking time
3 - 3 hr 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: 3 - 3 hr 30 min one way
Track grade: Easy
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Area context
The archway powhenua on the entrance path at South Bay. Published in DOC's Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Joan McCallum / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Canterbury Walking track
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
Distance
Various: 200 m – 11.7 km one way
Walking time
Various: 5 min - 3 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Various: 200 m – 11.7 km one way
Walking time: Various: 5 min - 3 hr
Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track
Article checked 2026-09-26. 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
Waikato Walking track
Kaitarakihi Summit Track
Distance
7.2 km return via same track
Walking time
6 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.2 km return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
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Tasman Walking track
Kaituna Track
Distance
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Walking time
8-9 hr or shorter walks from 20 min to 2 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8-9 hr or shorter walks from 20 min to 2 hr
Track grade: Expert
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Canterbury Walking track
Kakahu Bush tracks
Distance
1- 8 km return via same track
Walking time
20 m - 3 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1- 8 km return via same track
Walking time: 20 m - 3 hr
Track grade: Easiest; Easy
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Waikato Walking track
Kakepuku Track
Distance
7.2 km return via same track
Walking time
2 - 3 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.2 km return via same track
Walking time: 2 - 3 hr return
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
West Coast Walking track
Kaniere Water Race Walkway
Distance
9.9 km one way
Walking time
4 hr
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 9.9 km one way
Walking time: 4 hr
Track grade: Easy; 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
Waikato Walking track
Kaniwhaniwha Caves walk
Distance
7 km return via same track
Walking time
2 hr 30min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7 km return via same track
Walking time: 2 hr 30min return
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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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
Kaniwhaniwha: Kahikatea tree
Distance
12 km return via same track
Walking time
6 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12 km return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr return
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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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
Kānuka Track
Distance
10 km loop
Walking time
5 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 10 km loop
Walking time: 5 hr
Track grade: Advanced
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Area context
Tararua Range from the summit of Kapakapanui. Published in DOC's Kapakapanui Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Bev Bacon / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Wellington Walking track
Kapakapanui Track
Distance
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Walking time
7–9 hr loop from Ngatiawa Rd via summit
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 7–9 hr loop from Ngatiawa Rd via summit
Track grade: Advanced
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Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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Area context
Explore the Rangatira wetland from the boardwalk track. Published in DOC's Kapiti Island tracks and walks 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
Wellington Walking track
Kapiti Island tracks and walks
Distance
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Walking time
Various times under 3 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Various times under 3 hr
Track grade: Easy
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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
Karaka Track
Distance
12.9 km one way
Walking time
5 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12.9 km one way
Walking time: 5 hr
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
Waikato Walking track
Karamū Walkway South
Distance
8.1 km one way
Walking time
4 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8.1 km one way
Walking time: 4 hr
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
Bay of Plenty Walking track
Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway
Distance
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Walking time
45 min or 4 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 45 min or 4 hr return
Track grade: Easy
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Raglan wharf and pontoon viewed from the east. Harbour context for the town guide, not a campsite or overnight-parking location. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.
Photo: Johnragla / CC0 1.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Karioi Track
Distance
Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time
3 hr to lookout, 3 hr 30 min to summit
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time: 3 hr to lookout, 3 hr 30 min to summit
Track grade: Advanced tramping track
Article checked 2026-09-26. 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
Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Kashmir Road tramping tracks
Distance
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Walking time
1 hr 30 min – 4 hr
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 – 4 hr
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
Waikato Walking track
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)
Distance
6 km one way
Walking time
3 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km one way
Walking time: 3 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
Central North Island Walking track
Kawakawa Bay tracks
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr | 3 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 hr | 3 hr
Track grade: Easy
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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
Kea Basin Track
Distance
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Walking time
8 - 10 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 8 - 10 hr return
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
Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Kelly Knight Hut Track
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr 30 min
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 - 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
Fiordland Walking track
Kepler Track: Carpark to Dock Bay and Brod Bay
Distance
5.6 km return via same track
Walking time
1-3 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 5.6 km return via same track
Walking time: 1-3 hr return
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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