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  • 303 Mount John

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    near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    5.17mi
    Elevation +
    1010f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of303 Mount John Photo of303 Mount John Photo of303 Mount John

    303) Mount John - 15th March 2020 Return Distance 8.3km, Max Elevation 1,006m, Climb 285m, Time 2.5hr, Level - Medium - Pops Co-ordinates: -43.995610, 170.461050 My Blog: So here we are in idyllic Lake Tekapo, camped...

  • Mueller Hut and Sealy Tarns, Mt Cook NP, NZ

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    near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    6.32mi
    Elevation +
    3406f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMueller Hut and Sealy Tarns, Mt Cook NP, NZ Photo ofMueller Hut and Sealy Tarns, Mt Cook NP, NZ Photo ofMueller Hut and Sealy Tarns, Mt Cook NP, NZ

    Really tough trail, not because of the 2.200 stairs to the Tarns, or the length or incline, but because of the rocks and scrambling from the Tarns to the Hut. Very very worthy though. The views are amazing! No shade. Toi...

  • Ōnewa Pa Peninsula

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    near Barrys Bay, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    1.67mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofŌnewa Pa Peninsula Photo ofŌnewa Pa Peninsula Photo ofŌnewa Pa Peninsula

    Great views all the way. You don't need to climb the ridge rocks in the beginning, there's a way arround it. Bit confusing, there's quite a few paths/forks towards the end but you can't get lost. Don't bring food or dogs...

  • Ball hut track - up to Tasman Glacier Terminal wall

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    near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    juic3r
    Distance
    6.25mi
    Elevation +
    715f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBall hut track - up to Tasman Glacier Terminal wall Photo ofBall hut track - up to Tasman Glacier Terminal wall Photo ofBall hut track - up to Tasman Glacier Terminal wall

    Gentle but relentless walk uphill on a 4WD track, rather featureless (unless you love rocks), that leads you pretty close to the terminal wall of Tasman Glacier.

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  • Mt John (Tekapo lake view) - (New Zealand - South Island)

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    near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    LaAnain
    Distance
    2.84mi
    Elevation +
    945f
    TrailRank
    30| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofMt John (Tekapo lake view) - (New Zealand - South Island) Photo ofMt John (Tekapo lake view) - (New Zealand - South Island) Photo ofMt John (Tekapo lake view) - (New Zealand - South Island)

    Hiking track to Mt John at Tekapo town in South Island of New Zealand (near Cook Valley). Easy walk with a impressive reward: the beautiful views over Tekapo glacier lake and Southern Alps

    Mooie wandeling. Afhankelijk van leeftijd of gezondheid wel of niet gemakkelijk te volgen. 300 klimmeters binnen 2,5 km....
    Gert88

  • Little Mount Peel, Peel Forest

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    near Peel Forest, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    jbro
    Distance
    6.02mi
    Elevation +
    3248f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLittle Mount Peel, Peel Forest Photo ofLittle Mount Peel, Peel Forest Photo ofLittle Mount Peel, Peel Forest

    Great day hike with outstanding views of the Canterbury plains and surrounding ranges. Ascended via the South Ridge Track which had significant overgrowth covering parts of the trail. Aspects of this route were very s...

  • Mt Barrosa, Hakatere Conservation Park

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    near Mount Somers, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    jbro
    Distance
    6.78mi
    Elevation +
    3169f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMt Barrosa, Hakatere Conservation Park Photo ofMt Barrosa, Hakatere Conservation Park Photo ofMt Barrosa, Hakatere Conservation Park

    Easily accessible track with great views of surrounding alps and Canterbury plains. Few false peaks on the way up which were a bit demoralising in the heat - a good challenge. Would be interesting to keep going and jo...

  • Binser Saddle Loop, Arthur's Pass

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    near Cass, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    jbro
    Distance
    24.36mi
    Elevation +
    4613f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBinser Saddle Loop, Arthur's Pass Photo ofBinser Saddle Loop, Arthur's Pass Photo ofBinser Saddle Loop, Arthur's Pass

    The Casey Saddle-Binser Saddle route in Arthur's Pass National Park is a must-do for anyone looking to get a real taste of what Canterbury's backcountry has to offer. It's a straightforward trek that really shows its tee...

  • Mt Somers Loop, Hakatere Conservation Park

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    near Staveley, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    jbro
    Distance
    17.13mi
    Elevation +
    6644f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMt Somers Loop, Hakatere Conservation Park Photo ofMt Somers Loop, Hakatere Conservation Park Photo ofMt Somers Loop, Hakatere Conservation Park

    Started at Sharplin Falls carpark, camped at Woolshed Hut, then returned to Sharplin Falls via the south face track. There is minimal access to water on the south face track which can be difficult to manage in hot condit...

  • Pohatu Penguins one way hike in Akaroa

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    near Akaroa, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Siyi Feng
    Distance
    3.67mi
    Elevation +
    440f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPohatu Penguins one way hike in Akaroa Photo ofPohatu Penguins one way hike in Akaroa Photo ofPohatu Penguins one way hike in Akaroa

    Excellent one way trail from where the Pōhatu Penguins company drops you off to the accommodations. I believe this land is private and can only be accessed if you are with the tour company. Downhill the whole way, with ...

  • Hooker Valley Track, Aoraki/Mt.Cook NP, New Zealand

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    near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Mariamest
    with Solrak7
    Distance
    7.68mi
    Elevation +
    614f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHooker Valley Track, Aoraki/Mt.Cook NP, New Zealand Photo ofHooker Valley Track, Aoraki/Mt.Cook NP, New Zealand Photo ofHooker Valley Track, Aoraki/Mt.Cook NP, New Zealand

    Easy and beautiful track in Mt. Cook NP, with great views of this majestic mountain and the Hooker lake. Well formed path and mainly flat, you have to cross three swing bridges, so it makes the walk more exciting! The...

  • Mueller Hut Route

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    near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    6.35mi
    Elevation +
    3550f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMueller Hut Route

    Camping around Mueller Hut on Sealy Range was the highlight of our hike. We felt like we were on top of the world as we were surrounded by the massive Mount Sefton motif and Aoraki / Mount Cook. We had Kea circling us du...

  • Reserve track - Onuku farm

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    near Wainui, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Tetotower
    Distance
    3.51mi
    Elevation +
    915f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofReserve track - Onuku farm Photo ofReserve track - Onuku farm Photo ofReserve track - Onuku farm

    Reserve track - Onuku farm it's recorded from the second half of the track,so calculate it in double.

  • Rakaia Gorge

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    near Rakaia Gorge, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    En Famille
    Distance
    6.25mi
    Elevation +
    1654f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRakaia Gorge Photo ofRakaia Gorge Photo ofRakaia Gorge

    From the bridge walk along the gorge north ridge. A first view point on the gorge can make it a shorter track (about 1 hour 30). The long loop takes you to the old coal mine. After the detour to the coal mine, come back ...

  • Bealey Spur Track, Arthur’s Pass, NZ

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    near Bealey, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    8.25mi
    Elevation +
    2067f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofBealey Spur Track, Arthur’s Pass, NZ Photo ofBealey Spur Track, Arthur’s Pass, NZ Photo ofBealey Spur Track, Arthur’s Pass, NZ

    First 3km are completely under the woods, nice Forest though. After that several places with beautiful views over The Valley. Very well maintained with a few muddy spots easy to bypass. Portable Toilet at the car park a...

  • 305 Kea Point

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    near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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    pops7421
    Distance
    0.98mi
    Elevation +
    289f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of305 Kea Point Photo of305 Kea Point Photo of305 Kea Point

    305) Kea Point - 17th March 2020 Return Distance 3.2km, Max Elevation 843m, Climb 70m, Time 1.25hr, Level - Easy - Pops Co-ordinates: -43.719020, 170.092650 My Blog: The morning drive up Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook was...

  • Temple Basin Arthur’s Pass

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    near Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    3.20mi
    Elevation +
    1627f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTemple Basin Arthur’s Pass Photo ofTemple Basin Arthur’s Pass Photo ofTemple Basin Arthur’s Pass

    This grueling scramble begins at the Temple Basin Parking lot. It is pretty much straight up to a small private ski club on the side of the mountain. Small to large stones all the way up with some rail ties as steps in t...

  • Mueller Hut (day hike) - April 15, 2024

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    near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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    Cas...
    Distance
    6.69mi
    Elevation +
    3734f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMueller Hut (day hike) - April 15, 2024 Photo ofMueller Hut (day hike) - April 15, 2024 Photo ofMueller Hut (day hike) - April 15, 2024

    A beautiful hike to do! The signs say that it is 3-5 hours one way, but if you're fit you can do a return in 5 hours. The hike took me around 5 hours return with plenty of little breaks and taking time to enjoy the scene...

  • Taylors Mistake, Godley Head and Crater Rim double loop

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    near Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    6.78mi
    Elevation +
    1919f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTaylors Mistake, Godley Head and Crater Rim double loop Photo ofTaylors Mistake, Godley Head and Crater Rim double loop Photo ofTaylors Mistake, Godley Head and Crater Rim double loop

    Starting in Taylor's Mistake going clockwise (as far as possible with the Military tracks and buildings being temporarily closed in 2024) and up to the best views of Lyttleton and the Bay from Godley Head track and the C...

  • Crater Rim from The Sign of the Kiwi

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    near Governors Bay, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    3.29mi
    Elevation +
    827f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCrater Rim from The Sign of the Kiwi Photo ofCrater Rim from The Sign of the Kiwi Photo ofCrater Rim from The Sign of the Kiwi

    This is an easy walk with spectacular views if you have limited time. Starting from the parking area on Summit road just beyond the Sign of the Kiwi Cafe. Find the Crater Rim path and head south for views of the Lyttleto...

  • Hooker Valley Track at Mount Cook

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    near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Siyi Feng
    Distance
    6.87mi
    Elevation +
    1335f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHooker Valley Track at Mount Cook Photo ofHooker Valley Track at Mount Cook Photo ofHooker Valley Track at Mount Cook

    From the large parking area, follow the mostly flat trail across three suspension bridges and some planked walkways to a glacial lake. Return the same way. This trail has very little shade. It is very popular so the pat...

  • Mount Sunday, Canterbury, New Zealand

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    near Staveley, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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    jimmyangel
    Distance
    2.32mi
    Elevation +
    446f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMount Sunday, Canterbury, New Zealand Photo ofMount Sunday, Canterbury, New Zealand Photo ofMount Sunday, Canterbury, New Zealand

    Mount Sunday is the location of the city of Edoras in the Lord of the Ring movies. It is a rocky hill in the middle of the Rangitata river valley with expansive views of the surrounding mountains, most prominently the So...

  • Hooker Valley Track

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    near Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Trekk72
    with Karol73
    Distance
    7.38mi
    Elevation +
    863f
    TrailRank
    27

    Row Track Sendero Hooker Valley Duración desde el campamento de la colina White Horse: 1er puente colgante: 30 minutos ida y vuelta 2do puente colgante: 1 hora ida y vuelta Lago Hooker: 3 horas ida y vuelta P...

  • Sugarloaf circuit loop

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    near Governors Bay, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    1.63mi
    Elevation +
    758f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSugarloaf circuit loop Photo ofSugarloaf circuit loop Photo ofSugarloaf circuit loop

    This is a short stroll, less than 3 kilometres, around Sugarloaf summit. The track starts at the parking next to the Sign of the Kiwi cafe. Crossing the road you find the circular track that you can take in either way. I...

  • Hooker valley

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    near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    eoc
    with manuelruizapatero César Argilés
    Distance
    7.67mi
    Elevation +
    643f
    TrailRank
    92| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHooker valley Photo ofHooker valley Photo ofHooker valley

    Tras un largo viaje en avión, llegamos a Christchurch, ciudad que sufrió en 2012 un devastador terremoto, del que sigue mostrando restos muy aparentes. Tras una excelente cena en el restaurante Carlton, iniciamos a la ma...

    Espectacular ruta!
    luis.perecruz
    Impresionante!
    javeadeverano
    Fácil ruta, bajo una lluvia fina y buena temperatura. Entorno de aguas bravas ,vista del Cook inmejorable. Turismo jap...
    César Argilés

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