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18 walking tracks in our collection

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

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

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

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

    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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  • View from Kaiaraara Track at sunset.
    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
    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 walker seen from behind carrying a grey and orange backpack, with hills in the background.
    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

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

    Auckland Walking track

    Mt Tamahunga Walkway

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    See route notes
    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 to summit or 3 hr 30 min one way to Rodney Rd

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article 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.
    Illustrative

    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

    Ōmanawanui Track

    Distance
    Nearly 3 km of track; complete return distance not verified
    Walking time
    See route notes
    Grade group
    Not confirmed
    Route notes

    Auckland Council

    Distance: Nearly 3 km of track; complete return distance not verified

    Walking time: Council feature says up to 3 hr; return-itinerary basis not specified

    Track grade: Steep stepped ridges; formal grade not independently verified

    Article checked 2026-10-12. Confirm current access with the track manager.

    Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.

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

    Auckland Walking track

    Peach Tree Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    4 hr one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

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

    Auckland Walking track

    Pōhutukawa Track

    Distance
    1.1 km to 6.6 km one way
    Walking time
    35 min to 3 hr 30 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 1.1 km to 6.6 km one way

    Walking time: 35 min to 3 hr 30 min

    Track grade: Easy

    Article 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.
    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

    Auckland Walking track

    Port FitzRoy: Cooper's Castle Track

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    2 hr 30 min - 3 hr one way
    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 one way

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article 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.
    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

    Auckland Walking track

    Port FitzRoy: Kaiaraara Hut side tracks

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    Various: 35 min - 4 hr one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: Various: 35 min - 4 hr one way

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article 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.
    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

    Auckland Walking track

    Rangitoto Island longer walks

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    1 hr to 3 hr 45 min
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 1 hr to 3 hr 45 min

    Track grade: Easy

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

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  • View over pōhutukawa forest across the Hauraki Gulf to Auckland’s Sky Tower and skyline.
    Area context

    Auckland and Hauraki Gulf. Published in DOC's Rangitoto Summit Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.

    Photo: Fraser Rudman / CC BY 4.0 / Details

    Auckland Walking track

    Rangitoto Summit Track

    Distance
    7 km return via same track
    Walking time
    2 hr return
    Grade group
    Intermediate
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 7 km return via same track

    Walking time: 2 hr return

    Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track

    Article 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.
    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

    Auckland Walking track

    Tiritiri Matangi Island walks

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    20 min - 4 hr
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 20 min - 4 hr

    Track grade: Easiest; Easy

    Article 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.
    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

    Auckland Walking track

    Tramline Track

    Distance
    8 km one way
    Walking time
    6 hr
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: 8 km one way

    Walking time: 6 hr

    Track grade: Advanced

    Article 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.
    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

    Auckland Walking track

    Whangaparapara: Tramline and Withey Tracks

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    Various: 1 - 6 hr one way
    Grade group
    Advanced
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: Various: 1 - 6 hr one way

    Track grade: Advanced

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

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  • 'Wooden horse' used for winching logs up and over the saddle.
    Area context

    'Wooden horse' used for winching logs up and over the saddle. Published in DOC's Windy Canyon and Palmer's Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) 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

    Auckland Walking track

    Windy Canyon and Palmer's Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)

    Distance
    See route notes
    Walking time
    15 min | 3 hr return
    Grade group
    Easy
    Route notes

    Department of Conservation

    Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections

    Walking time: 15 min | 3 hr return

    Track grade: Easy

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

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