Walking

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Walking and Trekking

Walking and trekking the tracks throughout New Zealand is top of the to-do list for many travellers to New Zealand. From gentle, scenic short walks to multi-day adventures, experience Aotearoa on foot and immerse yourself in the bush, beach and wilderness you came to see.

1539 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 14 of 52.

South IslandCanterbury

Hay Scenic Reserve walk

Banks Peninsula

4.4 1 review

Time: 20 min return

South IslandCanterbury

Peel Forest Park routes

South Ridge Route

4.4 1 review

A steep descent off little Mt Peel may be made by experienced trampers or climbers taking the main ridge behind the shelter. Keep strictly to...

North IslandNorthland

Kauri Grove Track

Tangihua Forest

4.4 1 review

Time: 3hr return, Distance: 4km return

North IslandNorthland

Pukenui Forest Track

Western Hills and Pukenui Forest

4.4 1 review

8.2 km return | 4 hours return

North IslandNorthland

4.4 1 review

8 km one-way | 3½ hours one-way including detours

Old miners house

South IslandCanterbury

4.4 1 review

2.5 km return | 1 hour return

North IslandBay of Plenty

Sentinel Rock Track

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

4.4 1 review

Time: 5 hr return, Distance: 2.7 km one way

North IslandWaikato

Waipapa Loop Track

Pureora Forest Park

4.4 1 review

Time: 30 min return

North IslandWaikato

Leitch's Track

Whareorino Forest

4.4 1 review

Time: 3 hr to Leitch's Hut

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Moanui, Tawa, Koranga Track

Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve

4.4 1 review

Time: 6 - 8 hr loop, Distance: 20km loop track

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Pakihi Hut to Motu Road

Urutawa Conservation Area

4.4 1 review

Time: 5 hr 30 min one way

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Coppermine Creek track

Coppermine Road End - Eastern Ruahine Forest Park

4.4 1 review

Time: 2 hr return

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Rangiwahia Hut

Deadmans Track - Rangiwahia, Western Ruahine Forest Park

4.4 1 review

Time: 2 days

South IslandMarlborough

Northbank, Mount / Mt Richmond routes

Mount / Mt Richmond Forest Park

4.4 1 review

Time: 4 hr one way

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South IslandNelson Region

4.4 1 review

Time: 1 hr 20 min

South IslandWest Coast

4.4 1 review

Time: 3 days

South IslandWest Coast

4.4 1 review

Time: 5 hr

South IslandCoastal Otago

Leith Saddle Track

Waitati Valley

4.4 1 review

Time: 3.5 hr return

Tuatuku Beach

South IslandSouthland

4.4 1 review

Time: 15 - 30 min return depending on walk taken

North IslandTaranaki

4.4 1 review

Time: 3 hour return (or overnight)

South IslandStewart Island

Fuschia and Raroa Walks

Stewart Island/Rakiura

4.4 1 review

Time: 1hr

South IslandStewart Island

Maori Beach Track

Stewart Island/Rakiura

4.4 1 review

Time: 6-7 hrs

South IslandQueenstown Region

4.4 1 review

Time: 1 hour return

Big Hill Circuit - Arrowtown. Do it.....

South IslandQueenstown Region

Big Hill Trail

Arrowtown

4.4 1 review

Time: 5-6 hours return, Distance: 20.7 kms

South IslandFiordland

4.4 1 review

Time: 3 hr 30 min - 4 hr

South IslandCanterbury

4.4 1 review

Time: 3 hours Distance: 3.5km one way

South IslandWest Coast

Rakaitane Track

Lake Brunner

4.4 1 review

Time: 30 mins Distance: 1.2km return

South IslandSouthland

4.4 1 review

Time: 45 minute round trip

North IslandAuckland Region

4.4 1 review

An easy walk, flat and well maintained paths – and great for bikes, prams and wheelchairs.

Fox River from a helicopter flight

South IslandWest Coast

River Walk

Fox Glacier

4.4 1 review

1.8 km return | 40 minutes return