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  • Northern Abel Tasman

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    near Totaranui, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    14.57mi
    Elevation +
    3576f
    TrailRank
    91| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNorthern Abel Tasman Photo ofNorthern Abel Tasman Photo ofNorthern Abel Tasman

    A very beautiful loop in the northern Abel Tasman from Wainui parking. You should foresee more than 6 hours if you want to stop and relax in different places. The variety of vegetation in the Abel Tasman NP is astonis...

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    mehdi.tabibvand
    Great trip if you don’t want to do was is allegedly a quite monotonous whole 4-day-tramp Abel Tasman Great Walk. The DOC...
    ArielMat
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  • Tama Lakes and Taranaki Falls

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    juic3r
    Distance
    11.60mi
    Elevation +
    1545f
    TrailRank
    73| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTama Lakes and Taranaki Falls Photo ofTama Lakes and Taranaki Falls Photo ofTama Lakes and Taranaki Falls

    Nice walk. You can go up to Tanaraki falls, in a loop (they are actually two tracks, upper and lower), go up to Lower Tama Lake (the most beautiful in my humble opinion) or if you feel like a little extra challenge go up...

    Nice. Took the low falls track and then up to the lower lake. Was about 4hrs return.
    Shtantwan
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  • Lake rotoiti circuit

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Grant_70
    Distance
    16.93mi
    Elevation +
    2044f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofLake rotoiti circuit Photo ofLake rotoiti circuit Photo ofLake rotoiti circuit

    Lake rotoiti circuit, this was a great easy walk which doesn't contain any seriously steep sections. There are a couple of creek crossings but if you take care you shouldn't get wet, unlike me when I slipped on a rock an...

    Janvier 2016 bonnes conditions météo il faut avoir une bonne condition physique quelques passage dans les cailloux et le...
    styolo
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  • Southern Alps. Mt Cook Village. Red Tarns Track. Governors Bush Walk.

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    near Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Robert Smieszek
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSouthern Alps. Mt Cook Village. Red Tarns Track. Governors Bush Walk. Photo ofSouthern Alps. Mt Cook Village. Red Tarns Track. Governors Bush Walk. Photo ofSouthern Alps. Mt Cook Village. Red Tarns Track. Governors Bush Walk.

    Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park - (http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/aoraki-mount-cook/) [1] (accessed 2014-05-29). Red Tarns Track, Governors Bush Walk - (http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...

    Fantastic photos
    José Rolo de Sousa
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  • Ben Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown

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    near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    11.17mi
    Elevation +
    5719f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofBen Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown Photo ofBen Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown Photo ofBen Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown

    Nice hike that starts from the gondola in Queenstown and goes up Ben Lomond (1748 m) and also the neighbour mountain Bowen Peak (1631 m). The hike can be divided into three parts: Part 1: From the start to the gondo...

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  • Mt Richmond

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    near Te Rou, Marlborough (New Zealand)
    Author
    Grant_70
    Distance
    15.05mi
    Elevation +
    5909f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofMt Richmond Photo ofMt Richmond Photo ofMt Richmond

    This was an overnight hike completed to the Richmond Saddle hut then in the morning we climbed to the summit of Mt Richmond then returned to the hut for a quick lunch before heading back to the stream. If you have a 4wd...

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  • Dawson Falls walk

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    near Dawson Falls, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Author
    franjm
    Distance
    6.53mi
    Elevation +
    1663f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofDawson Falls walk Photo ofDawson Falls walk Photo ofDawson Falls walk

    From Dawson Falls Visitor Centre, along the Wilkies Pools track, towards Stratford Plateau, descending the Enchanted track, along the Waingoro track, down the Ridge track and aground the Kapuni loop track

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  • Milford track Great Walk New Zealand

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    near Milford Sound, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    37.16mi
    Elevation +
    5577f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofMilford track Great Walk New Zealand Photo ofMilford track Great Walk New Zealand Photo ofMilford track Great Walk New Zealand

    The Milford Track is one of the official Great Walks in New Zealand. It is fact the most famous and coveted one. Every year the hut reservation system opens on a particular day and a few minutes later all days are booked...

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  • Kepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise)

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    near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    40.41mi
    Elevation +
    6926f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofKepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise) Photo ofKepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise) Photo ofKepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise)

    The Kepler Track is one of the official Great Walks in New Zealand. This is a circular track that starts and ends at the Kepler track car park, located 5 kilometres south of Te Anau. The car park is quite ample and c...

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  • Mt Arthur (Wharepapa) return

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    near Pokororo, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Kotare
    Distance
    11.08mi
    Elevation +
    3304f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMt Arthur (Wharepapa) return Photo ofMt Arthur (Wharepapa) return Photo ofMt Arthur (Wharepapa) return

    Fantastic longer day walk - 4 hours to the summit and 3 return, so a full day required. Starts at the Flora Car park entrance to the Kaharangi National park, follow the track for 600 meters and the Mt Arthur track branc...

    Great trail with interesting forest and lots of views. We turned back before the summit due to 60-70 kph winds and freez...
    Port flora
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  • Abel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill

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    near Totaranui, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    juic3r
    Distance
    16.49mi
    Elevation +
    4600f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofAbel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill Photo ofAbel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill Photo ofAbel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill

    Nice walk around the northern part of the Abel Tasman park. While it's not super steep, there's a lot of going uphill/downhill. If you are afraid of heights or are going with little kids, there's a few points (not too lo...

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  • Te Werahi Beach loop

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    near Pandora, Northland (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    8.70mi
    Elevation +
    1358f
    TrailRank
    63
    Photo ofTe Werahi Beach loop Photo ofTe Werahi Beach loop Photo ofTe Werahi Beach loop

    New Zealands official track over dunes. Lots of interesting scenery with fields, forest, swamp, river, beach, dunes, mars-like earth and cool plants taking back the dunes. Bring enough water.

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  • Mt. Taranaki from North Egmont Visitor Center

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    near North Mount Egmont, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Author
    javigallostra
    Distance
    8.20mi
    Elevation +
    5125f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMt. Taranaki from North Egmont Visitor Center Photo ofMt. Taranaki from North Egmont Visitor Center Photo ofMt. Taranaki from North Egmont Visitor Center

    Very steep climb, challenging and with a few slightly aerial moves. We climbed to the top just with hiking poles but had there been just a tiny bit more snow, it would have been too sketchy to do without crampons and ice...

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  • Wairakai Stream Track - Dukes Nose/Kairara Rock - Watertaxi ride

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    near Totara North, Northland (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    9.28mi
    Elevation +
    1339f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofWairakai Stream Track - Dukes Nose/Kairara Rock - Watertaxi ride Photo ofWairakai Stream Track - Dukes Nose/Kairara Rock - Watertaxi ride Photo ofWairakai Stream Track - Dukes Nose/Kairara Rock - Watertaxi ride

    Beautiful forest, mangroves, interesting rock formations, Swimming holes, steep climb pulling yourself up on metal rail, The best view you've ever had, fun ride back in the watertaxi only 25$ per person. Booking essentia...

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  • Rakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand)

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    near Oban, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    52.33mi
    Elevation +
    9938f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofRakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand) Photo ofRakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand) Photo ofRakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand)

    This trip is a bit of a mix between going North on the North West Circuit to climb Mount Anglem and going back and completing the Rakiura Track Great Walk. I will describe them separately so you can choose to walk any o...

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  • Ben Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road

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    near Gibbston, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    18.77mi
    Elevation +
    5702f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofBen Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road Photo ofBen Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road Photo ofBen Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road

    This track goes up Ben Cruachan and in the way it goes up also another 5 mountains: • Mount Edward • Mount Salmond • {Mount Friend} • {Ben Liliput} • {Ben ForgetMeNot} It looks like Department of C...

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  • Humpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand)

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    near Port Craig, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    36.99mi
    Elevation +
    5331f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofHumpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand) Photo ofHumpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand) Photo ofHumpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand)

    The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is the latest incorporation to the list of Great Walks in New Zealand. Although it's run by a private, non for profit organization, the Tuatapere Hump Track Ltd, the Department Of Conserva...

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  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing (with detour to climb Mt. Ngauruhoe)

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    javigallostra
    Distance
    14.59mi
    Elevation +
    4783f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (with detour to climb Mt. Ngauruhoe) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (with detour to climb Mt. Ngauruhoe) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (with detour to climb Mt. Ngauruhoe)

    Some waypoints: - Mangatepopo Hut (1.5 km) - Red Crater (10.3 km) - Blue Lake (11.7 km) The climb to Mt. Ngauruhoe is really steep and with lots of loose rock. Like, really steep. And like, lots of really loose rock.

    👏👏👏 bravo!!
    Fernando ferrer
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  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    antiviaje.com
    Distance
    13.39mi
    Elevation +
    2713f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

    A very wonderful track with lots of different landscapes. Don’t miss it if you are in New Zealand’s north island! How to get here? We hired a coach from a company called TCS to pickup us in National Park Town, drop us i...

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  • North Abel Tasman

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    near Totaranui, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    14.28mi
    Elevation +
    3917f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofNorth Abel Tasman Photo ofNorth Abel Tasman Photo ofNorth Abel Tasman

    Fantastic hike, I'd say top ten lifetime and definitely one of my all time favourites. Tons of scenery, amazing views, interesting trees/forests, add in beautiful beaches, pristine coastline and views from a collection o...

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  • Lac Tekapo, Mount John, New-Zealand

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    near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region (New Zealand)
    Author
    Henry Morgan
    Distance
    5.20mi
    Elevation +
    1096f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLac Tekapo, Mount John, New-Zealand Photo ofLac Tekapo, Mount John, New-Zealand Photo ofLac Tekapo, Mount John, New-Zealand

    This is a loop hike. Starting at parking, it rises relatively steeply up to Mount John Observatory. Subsequently, the loop continues with a gentle descent. This loop will take 2 - 3 hours, and involves an ascent and desc...

    Rando très sympa avec une magnifique vue
    Justine74
    Great views of Lake Tekapo and Alexandria. There’s a Cafe at the top next to the Observatory. Stargazers come here on cl...
    ArielMat
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