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  • Moria Gate Loop and Oparara Arch, Kahuranji NP, New Zealand

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    near Oparara, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Mariamest
    with Solrak7
    Distance
    4.44mi
    Elevation +
    312f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMoria Gate Loop and Oparara Arch, Kahuranji NP, New Zealand Photo ofMoria Gate Loop and Oparara Arch, Kahuranji NP, New Zealand Photo ofMoria Gate Loop and Oparara Arch, Kahuranji NP, New Zealand

    Road access: for going where the track starts, we have to drive through a gravel, narrow road, take care specially if there's a car going back in the other direction of travel. The access through the rocks to Moria Ga...

  • Punakaiki Loop

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    near Punakaiki, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    warrenjk
    Distance
    7.92mi
    Elevation +
    1572f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPunakaiki Loop Photo ofPunakaiki Loop Photo ofPunakaiki Loop

    Loop from the Punakaiki Motor Camp up the Porarari River, back to the coast, out to the Blowholes and return to the camp.

  • Glaciar Franz Joseph y Sentinel Rock

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    near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    eoc
    with manuelruizapatero
    Distance
    3.87mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    94| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGlaciar Franz Joseph y Sentinel Rock Photo ofGlaciar Franz Joseph y Sentinel Rock Photo ofGlaciar Franz Joseph y Sentinel Rock

    La zona del glaciar Franz Joseph sufrió, al igual que el resto de Westland, los efectos de un ciclón tropical la semana anterior, que provocó daños graves en infraestructuras importantes, como la carretera 6 o diferentes...

    Impresionantes fotos y muy buena descripción
    luis.perecruz
    Impresionantes paisajes
    javeadeverano
    Impresionante glaciar muy cerca del mar y con flora tropical.... Paseo precioso, hacer pronto pues luego se llena.
    manuelruizapatero

  • 295 Treetop Walkway

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    near Ruatapu, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    0.86mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo of295 Treetop Walkway Photo of295 Treetop Walkway Photo of295 Treetop Walkway

    295) Treetop Walkway - 4th March 2020 - NEW Return Distance 1.4km, Max Elevation 97m, Climb 79m, Time 1hr, Level - Easy - Pops, Elaine, Hannah Co-ordinates: -42.808850, 170.920930 My Blog: Visited Hokitika Gorge firs...

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  • Alex Knob track

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    near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jqq
    Distance
    9.73mi
    Elevation +
    3648f
    TrailRank
    26

    8h overall. 4h up and 3,5h down (+ some time on the top). Plan as whole day trip. Done on 01.01.2020. Conditions: Very cloudy and wet. No visibility for most of the track. Closer to the top we went above the clouds. D...

  • Lake Matheson

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    near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    eoc
    with manuelruizapatero César Argilés
    Distance
    2.86mi
    Elevation +
    246f
    TrailRank
    92| Rating 4.92
    Photo ofLake Matheson Photo ofLake Matheson Photo ofLake Matheson

    El lago Matheson es una de las excursiones habitualmente recomendadas en los alrededores del Glaciar Fox. A su entrada está el Café Matheson, que es el restaurante más recomendado en la zona (incluso en otros restaurant...

    Ruta circular del lago Matheson, sin reflejo de los picos pero antes de cenar vista maravillosa del Mount Cook y Pico Tr...
    manuelruizapatero
    Maravilloso lugar. Lo del Cook y Tasman debió ser para alucinar.
    javeadeverano
    Maravilloso entorno y vistas a Mounts Cook y Tasman
    luis.perecruz

  • 297 Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk

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    near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    0.63mi
    Elevation +
    121f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo of297 Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk Photo of297 Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk Photo of297 Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk

    297) Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk - 4th March 2020 - NEW Return Distance 2km, Max Elevation 252m, Climb 29m, Time 1hr, Level - Easy - Pops, Hannah Co-ordinates: -43.423370, 170.169060 My Blog: Unfortunately we cou...

  • 300 Fox Glacier Valley Walk

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    near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    2.03mi
    Elevation +
    387f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of300 Fox Glacier Valley Walk Photo of300 Fox Glacier Valley Walk Photo of300 Fox Glacier Valley Walk

    300) Fox Glacier Valley Walk - 5th March 2020 - NEW Return Distance 6.6km, Max Elevation 316m, Climb 123m, Time 2.5hr, Level - Medium - Pops Co-ordinates: -43.479820, 170.010160 My Blog: We heli-hiked onto the glacie...

  • 298 Lake Matheson Jetty

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    near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    0.81mi
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of298 Lake Matheson Jetty Photo of298 Lake Matheson Jetty Photo of298 Lake Matheson Jetty

    298) Lake Matheson Jetty - 5th March 2020 - NEW Return Distance 2.6km, Max Elevation 136m, Climb 15m, Time 1hr, Level - Easy - Pops, Elaine, Hannah Co-ordinates: -43.447780, 169.969800 My Blog: Having spent the morni...

  • Fox Glacier South Side, Fox Glacier, NZ

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    near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    4.57mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofFox Glacier South Side, Fox Glacier, NZ Photo ofFox Glacier South Side, Fox Glacier, NZ Photo ofFox Glacier South Side, Fox Glacier, NZ

    Easy walk for any age. Beautiful views of the glacier with little effort. Gravel wide trail (optional under the woods small part). Toilet at the last viewpoint.

  • 296 Sentinel Rock Walk

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    near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    0.28mi
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo of296 Sentinel Rock Walk Photo of296 Sentinel Rock Walk Photo of296 Sentinel Rock Walk

    296) Sentinel Rock Walk - 4th March 2020 - NEW Return Distance 900mm, Max Elevation 266m, Climb 39m, Time 0.5hr, Level - Easy - Pops, Elaine, Hannah Co-ordinates: -43.423380, 170.168940 My Blog: Our first ever opport...

  • 299 Lake Matheson Circuit

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    near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    2.56mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo of299 Lake Matheson Circuit Photo of299 Lake Matheson Circuit Photo of299 Lake Matheson Circuit

    299) Lake Matheson Circuit - 5th March 2020 - NEW Return Distance 4.1km, Max Elevation 159m, Climb 52m, Time 2hr, Level - Easy - Pops Co-ordinates: -43.447780, 169.969520 My Blog: Part two of this walk beyond the Jet...

  • Woods creek track

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    near Kaimata, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Ronin72
    Distance
    1.62mi
    Elevation +
    243f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofWoods creek track Photo ofWoods creek track Photo ofWoods creek track

    Woods creek track is an easy walk in the woods to ancient gold diggers tunnels and holes. There are interesting boards with explanations. We came with a campervan from Highway 6 and the jeeptrack to it was not so easy fo...

  • Roberts Point Track - Franz Josef Glacier 2016-08-09 8:37

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    near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    capita haddock
    Distance
    7.72mi
    Elevation +
    1949f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofRoberts Point Track - Franz Josef Glacier 2016-08-09 8:37 Photo ofRoberts Point Track - Franz Josef Glacier 2016-08-09 8:37 Photo ofRoberts Point Track - Franz Josef Glacier 2016-08-09 8:37

    Roberts Point Track - Franz Josef Glacier 2016-08-09 8:37 (català - english) Com he comentat en el track del Fox Glacier, és molt fàcil arribar al davant dels glaciars, però també hi ha l’opció de buscar algun camí q...

    Ruta muy entretenida que te deja en un observatorio bastante bueno sobre el Franz Josef
    Saltacamberas
    Well explain and accurate description
    axltope

  • Monro Beach

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    near Haast, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Kashton
    Distance
    3.86mi
    Elevation +
    341f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofMonro Beach Photo ofMonro Beach

    Easy walk. Beautiful bush. Awesome beach with penguins (at the right time of the year). We did it late to watch the sunset but brought head tourches to find our way back. High recommend.

  • River Walk Track Viewpoint

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    near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Landenverzamelaar
    Distance
    0.44mi
    Elevation +
    72f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofRiver Walk Track Viewpoint Photo ofRiver Walk Track Viewpoint Photo ofRiver Walk Track Viewpoint

    Short 20 min. easy walk to a viewpoint looking out towards the Fox glacier. Lovely little walk, but not more than that. The river walk to the other car park is closed due to landslide.

  • Jackson Bay - Wharekai Te Kou Walk

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    near Jackson Bay, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    etnatracker
    Distance
    0.58mi
    Elevation +
    79f
    TrailRank
    19| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJackson Bay - Wharekai Te Kou Walk Photo ofJackson Bay - Wharekai Te Kou Walk Photo ofJackson Bay - Wharekai Te Kou Walk

    3D Video Relive:Le Wharekai Te Kou Walk, semplice percorso nei pressi di Jackson Bay verso Ocean Beach.Per maggiori dettagli, visitate la pagina https://www.etnatracking.com/nuova-zelanda/percorsi/jackson-bay-wharekai-te...

    Very scenic short walk
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  • Charming Creek Walkway

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    near Ngakawau, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    jonas805
    Distance
    3.04mi
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofCharming Creek Walkway Photo ofCharming Creek Walkway Photo ofCharming Creek Walkway

    A wonderful 1.5 h return walk along old railways and a swing bridge crossing. Enjoy the beautiful waterfall where you can go swimming as well.

  • Franz Josef Glacier [04/04/2017]

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    near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    xibiloc
    Distance
    3.90mi
    Elevation +
    883f
    TrailRank
    75
    Photo ofFranz Josef Glacier [04/04/2017] Photo ofFranz Josef Glacier [04/04/2017] Photo ofFranz Josef Glacier [04/04/2017]

    Ruta des de l'aparcament de la glacera Franz Josef fins al mirador de la mateixa glacera, passant pel costat del riu Waiho a través de la vall, i fent el mateix camí tant a l'anada com a la tornada, amb l'excepció de la ...

  • Glacier viewpoint vanaf Fox Glacier

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    near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Sparrowhawk303
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    620f
    TrailRank
    16

    Trail vanaf Fox Glacier via: - Glacier viewpoint (3.4 km) A bit underwhelming, since you can only see a small piece of the glacier. The moraine part was fun though.

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