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Auckland Walking track
Aotea Track
Distance
Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time
2-3 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time: 2-3 days
Track grade: Advanced tramping track
Article checked 2026-09-26. 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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Auckland Walking track
Beverley Price Loop Track
Distance
6 km loop
Walking time
2 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km loop
Walking time: 2 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.
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Auckland Walking track
Burrill Route
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
8 - 9 hr return
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 return
Track grade: 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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Dome Forest car park to Govan Wilson Rd, Matakana
Distance
14 km to Govan Wilson Road one way
Walking time
7 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 14 km to Govan Wilson Road one way
Walking time: 7 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Dome Forest car park to lookout
Distance
1 km to lookout one way
Walking time
40 min one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 km to lookout one way
Walking time: 40 min one way
Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track
Article checked 2026-10-01. 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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Auckland Walking track
Dome Forest car park to Waiwhiu Grove
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
Auckland Walking track
Forest Road (Port FitzRoy - Whangaparapara)
Distance
13 km one way
Walking time
5 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 13 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
Auckland Walking track
Fort Takapuna Historic Walk
Distance
1 km loop
Walking time
30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 km loop
Walking time: 30 min
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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Auckland Walking track
Goat Island Walkway
Distance
1.5 km one way return via same track
Walking time
45 min to 1 hr one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.5 km one way return via same track
Walking time: 45 min to 1 hr one way
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
Auckland Walking track
Harataonga Coastal Walkway
Distance
11.17 km one way
Walking time
4 - 5 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 11.17 km one way
Walking time: 4 - 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.
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Auckland Walking track
Harataonga Loop Track
Distance
1.42 km one way
Walking time
30 min one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.42 km one way
Walking time: 30 min one way
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General outdoor planning photograph, not a photograph of a named route, campsite, product or the itinerary. A backpack carried outdoors; location unverified. This is not a retailer or current-stock photograph.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Hūnua Falls Track
Distance
0.8 km circuit, Akl Paths listing
Walking time
15 min circuit, before stops
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Auckland Council
Distance: 0.8 km circuit, Akl Paths listing
Walking time: 15 min circuit, before stops
Track grade: Short forest circuit with a climb to a lookout; formal grade not verified
Article checked 2026-10-12. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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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
See route notes
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
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Kaitoke Hot Springs Track
Distance
Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time
1 hr one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time: 1 hr one way
Track grade: Wheelchair accessible short walk
Article checked 2026-10-01. 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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Auckland Walking track
Kawau Island walks
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
15 mins – 2 hours
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 15 mins – 2 hours
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 outdoor planning photograph, not a photograph of a named route, campsite, product or the itinerary. A backpack carried outdoors; location unverified. This is not a retailer or current-stock photograph.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Kitekite Falls Path
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
About 30 min to the falls; add the return and stops
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Auckland Council
Distance: Current complete itinerary not independently measured; confirm the signed route
Walking time: About 30 min to the falls; add the return and stops
Track grade: Gradual climb on formed gravel and boardwalk; formal grade not verified
Article checked 2026-10-12. 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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Auckland Walking track
Matietie Walk
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
55 min
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 55 min
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General outdoor planning photograph, not a photograph of a named route, campsite, product or the itinerary. A backpack carried outdoors; location unverified. This is not a retailer or current-stock photograph.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Maungarei / Mount Wellington Path
Distance
3.8 km for the mapped Akl Paths itinerary from Panmure Station
Walking time
60 min for that itinerary; add transport and stops
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Tūpuna Maunga Authority
Distance: 3.8 km for the mapped Akl Paths itinerary from Panmure Station
Walking time: 60 min for that itinerary; add transport and stops
Track grade: Steep sections, steps and loose crater-rim stones; formal grade not verified
Article checked 2026-10-12. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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General outdoor planning photograph, not a photograph of a named route, campsite, product or the itinerary. A backpack carried outdoors; location unverified. This is not a retailer or current-stock photograph.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Mercer Bay Loop Track
Distance
2.2 km loop, using the Akl Paths route listing
Walking time
50 min loop, before stops
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Auckland Council
Distance: 2.2 km loop, using the Akl Paths route listing
Walking time: 50 min loop, before stops
Track grade: Coastal descent and uphill return; formal grade not verified
Article checked 2026-10-12. 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
Auckland Walking track
Motuihe Island tracks
Distance
1 to 6.5 km return via same track
Walking time
20 min to 3 hrs one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1 to 6.5 km return via same track
Walking time: 20 min to 3 hrs one way
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
Auckland Walking track
Motuora Island walks
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
1 - 2 hr return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 - 2 hr 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
Auckland Walking track
Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp Access Track
Distance
4 km one way
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4 km one way
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min
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.
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Auckland Walking track
Motutapu Walkway
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
Various: 1 - 1 hr 30 min
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Various: 1 - 1 hr 30 min
Track grade: 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.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Auckland Walking track
Mount William Walkway
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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