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  • Asbestos hut circuit

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    near Upper Takaka, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    Grant_70
    Distance
    6.79mi
    Elevation +
    1850f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAsbestos hut circuit Photo ofAsbestos hut circuit Photo ofAsbestos hut circuit

    Asbestos hut circuit. Nice walk on a well marked trail, only one part that has had a bypass put in place due to land slip where it was a bit slippery, but the majority of the walk was pretty good. The hut is very interes...

  • Tama Lakes Track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Mariamest
    with Solrak7
    Distance
    13.17mi
    Elevation +
    1617f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofTama Lakes Track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand Photo ofTama Lakes Track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand Photo ofTama Lakes Track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

    Easy and beautiful track to visit the Tama Lakes (upper and lower lake) in Tongariro National Park. It is a good alternative if you don't want to do the harder and famous Alpine Crossing track or the weather in the highe...

  • Abel Tasman - Marahau to Yellow Point

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    near Marahau, Nelson (New Zealand)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    10.00mi
    Elevation +
    2129f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAbel Tasman - Marahau to Yellow Point Photo ofAbel Tasman - Marahau to Yellow Point Photo ofAbel Tasman - Marahau to Yellow Point

    A really nice hike along the shoreline in Abel Tasman National Park. The trail is well marked and in good shape with maps at the start and signage along the way that gives an indication of hiking times. Great views of Fi...

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  • Haruru Falls Track (Paihia) 2016-08-23 13:02

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    near Waitangi, Northland Region (New Zealand)
    Author
    capita haddock
    Distance
    6.50mi
    Elevation +
    325f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHaruru Falls Track (Paihia) 2016-08-23 13:02 Photo ofHaruru Falls Track (Paihia) 2016-08-23 13:02 Photo ofHaruru Falls Track (Paihia) 2016-08-23 13:02

    Haruru Falls Track (Paihia) 2016-08-23 13:02 (català - english) En aquest lloc es va firmar el contracte de pau entre el poble maori i els anglesos, el tractat de Waitangi el 1840, i just allà comença un interessant ...

  • Rockburn

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    near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    maxini2001
    with Port flora
    Distance
    8.82mi
    Elevation +
    3412f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofRockburn Photo ofRockburn Photo ofRockburn

    Key sections of the Routeburn Track were closed (avalanche risk) so we followed a much less traveled route that shares the same start point and has the same great views with a lot fewer people (crossed paths with one oth...

  • Mount Hikurangi summit

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    near Pakihiroa, Gisborne (New Zealand)
    Author
    Balep
    Distance
    15.15mi
    Elevation +
    5082f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Hikurangi summit Photo ofMount Hikurangi summit Photo ofMount Hikurangi summit

    The first part to the hut is very easy and follows a very well marked 4WD track threw sheep farms. It takes about 2 hours to go up if you are a bit fit. The second part after the hut is not too hard until you arrive to ...

  • Fox River to Ballroom Overhang

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    near Tiromoana, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    1558f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofFox River to Ballroom Overhang Photo ofFox River to Ballroom Overhang Photo ofFox River to Ballroom Overhang

    This is a tough hike up the Fox River to an area known as the Ballroom Overhang. Depending on your path, there are 6 or 7 river crossings and with water levels high and the water cold it can make for very uncomfortable c...

  • Titan Rocks from Piano Flat

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    near Coal Creek Flat, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    9.78mi
    Elevation +
    3606f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofTitan Rocks from Piano Flat Photo ofTitan Rocks from Piano Flat Photo ofTitan Rocks from Piano Flat

    The Titan Rocks track is one of the official DOC tracks that can be done from Piano Flat campsite. The campsite lies along the Waikaia river. To get to the start of the Titan Rocks track itself first we need to follow...

  • Mount Fyffe (1602 m)

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    near Kaikoura Flat, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    10.41mi
    Elevation +
    4656f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Fyffe (1602 m) Photo ofMount Fyffe (1602 m) Photo ofMount Fyffe (1602 m)

    The track starts at the generous car park which we can get following Google Maps directions. The parking is pretty decent although this mountain seems to be extremely popular and it can get quite busy. I can understand w...

  • Mount Bovis (1252 m) Paparoa National Park (New Zealand)

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    near Punakaiki, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    12.60mi
    Elevation +
    3934f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Bovis (1252 m) Paparoa National Park (New Zealand) Photo ofMount Bovis (1252 m) Paparoa National Park (New Zealand) Photo ofMount Bovis (1252 m) Paparoa National Park (New Zealand)

    The Mt Bovis Route is an official track from the Department Of Conservation (DOC) in New Zealand. Note that DOC rates this track as Expert: Route and describes it as "Suitable for fit, experienced and well-equipped peop...

  • Roys Peak (1578 m) and Mount Alpha (1630 m)

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    12.20mi
    Elevation +
    5518f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofRoys Peak (1578 m) and Mount Alpha (1630 m) Photo ofRoys Peak (1578 m) and Mount Alpha (1630 m) Photo ofRoys Peak (1578 m) and Mount Alpha (1630 m)

    The Roys Peak track is an official track from the Department Of Conservation in New Zealand. This track follows the official Roys Peak track all the way to the top of Roys Peak and then it continues for another 2.4 Ki...

  • Mt Taranaki Summit Route

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    near North Mount Egmont, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Author
    damianlivesey
    Distance
    7.75mi
    Elevation +
    5276f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMt Taranaki Summit Route Photo ofMt Taranaki Summit Route Photo ofMt Taranaki Summit Route

    Mt Taranaki Summit Route probably my favourite hike in the whole of New Zealand. On a clear day the views stretch out in all directions as far as the eye can see. It's a relentlessly steep climb the whole way, trek...

  • Routeburn Track

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    near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Telcontar_
    Distance
    21.78mi
    Elevation +
    6257f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofRouteburn Track Photo ofRouteburn Track Photo ofRouteburn Track

    This is the entirety of the four day/three night Routeburn Track. The track was walked in the Glenorchy to the Te Anau direction. It is a difficult walk in places, with some sections that are exposed to variable weather ...

    Our group did this in the opposite direction and included the Greenstone track
    Peaky70

  • Hooker Lake, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

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    near Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    jimmyangel
    Distance
    6.76mi
    Elevation +
    659f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHooker Lake, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand Photo ofHooker Lake, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand Photo ofHooker Lake, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

    This is a stunningly beautiful hike up the Hooker river valley and glacier lake with incredible views of the highest mountains of New Zealand's Southern Alps, including Mount Cook and Mount Sefton. The trail crosses over...

  • avalanche flats track

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    near Shannon, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    bdog
    Distance
    5.84mi
    Elevation +
    331f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofavalanche flats track Photo ofavalanche flats track Photo ofavalanche flats track

    Good leg stretch. Track is part of the route into Managhao flats hut it skirts the edge of Mangahao (upper) reservoir before it turns back into the Managhao River. The water is clean, clear and emerald green with plenty ...

  • Angelus Peak from Angelus hut

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    4.11mi
    Elevation +
    1854f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAngelus Peak from Angelus hut Photo ofAngelus Peak from Angelus hut Photo ofAngelus Peak from Angelus hut

    This track starts from Angelus hut and goes up Angelus peak and back again to the hut. From the hut you can clearly see the summit of Angelus peak. You can also see the ridge that leads to the summit and the saddle we...

  • Signal hill (Dunedin)

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    near Waverley, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    6.11mi
    Elevation +
    1407f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSignal hill (Dunedin) Photo ofSignal hill (Dunedin) Photo ofSignal hill (Dunedin)

    Easy walk in the city of Dunedin. You can park your car and start to walk either from Logan park, where this track starts, or a bit further, at the Signal Hill reserve car park, marked in the track with the waypoint nam...

  • Mount Difficulty circular track through Slapjack saddle

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    near Bannockburn, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    14.81mi
    Elevation +
    4491f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Difficulty circular track through Slapjack saddle Photo ofMount Difficulty circular track through Slapjack saddle Photo ofMount Difficulty circular track through Slapjack saddle

    This hike goes up Mount Difficulty (1285 m) making a circular loop following official DOC tracks. The track starts at Felton road, in the vicinity of Cromwell. The last bit of Felton road seems to be private so you ha...

  • Mount Rosa (1322 m) and Mount Mason (1043 m)

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    near Gibbston, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    8.78mi
    Elevation +
    3799f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Rosa (1322 m) and Mount Mason (1043 m) Photo ofMount Rosa (1322 m) and Mount Mason (1043 m) Photo ofMount Rosa (1322 m) and Mount Mason (1043 m)

    The Mount Rosa track is an official track from the Department Of Conservation in New Zealand. The track starts at the Oxbox Adventure parking. I asked them if there was any problem parking my car there and they said n...

  • Mount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark

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    near Pokororo, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    10.81mi
    Elevation +
    2953f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark Photo ofMount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark Photo ofMount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark

    This hike starts at the Flora car park. It is a challenge just to arrive at the car park. It's steep all the way and quite steep at some points. It is challenging to go up and also to go down. I was surprised to see so m...

  • Circle track (Manapouri)

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    near Manapouri, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    4.66mi
    Elevation +
    1247f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCircle track (Manapouri) Photo ofCircle track (Manapouri) Photo ofCircle track (Manapouri)

    Hike following the Circle track from DOC (Department Of Conservation). To get to the start of the track you need to cross to the other side of the Waiau River or lake Manapouri, depending on where you start. To cross ...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer)

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    StephenBrown
    Distance
    14.78mi
    Elevation +
    3136f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer)

    *Rated difficult due to the length and lack of opportunities to turn back given the one-way nature of this route. In terms of terrain difficulty, it isn't too strenuous. There are some steep bits (particularly the uphill...

  • Fox Glacier View Road

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    near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    juic3r
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofFox Glacier View Road Photo ofFox Glacier View Road Photo ofFox Glacier View Road

    So, the nice track that allowed to see the glacier from up close is gone in a mudslide in March 2019. So now the access road has to be walked instead, and the views are from farther away. On mid November, they are still ...

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