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  • 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 ...

  • Gertrude Saddle Valley

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    near Milford Sound, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Emmapaskins
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofGertrude Saddle Valley Photo ofGertrude Saddle Valley Photo ofGertrude Saddle Valley

    Just walking through the valley, turning around when route gets more advanced. Follow orange markers. Lovely daywalk on a clear day on the way to or from Milford Sound, definitely worth doing if you have time. Full trac...

  • Bald hill from North to South

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    near Raymonds Gap, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    11.72mi
    Elevation +
    2241f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBald hill from North to South Photo ofBald hill from North to South Photo ofBald hill from North to South

    Hike on the Longwood forest following the Te Araroa trail north to south from the end of Merivale road to the summit of Bald Hill. We leave the car at the gates of the Forestry. There was a signpost stating you could ...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    rrtu
    Distance
    14.37mi
    Elevation +
    4406f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit

    [All description given here is for summer conditions. In winter, it is completely different and of a very high level, check with the park staff] Total walking time: around 9 hours. Total time (including stops): 10.5 hou...

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  • Treble Cone (2058 m)

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    5.38mi
    Elevation +
    2638f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTreble Cone (2058 m) Photo ofTreble Cone (2058 m) Photo ofTreble Cone (2058 m)

    Before describing the track itself it is worth describing how to get to the start of the track since it is a bit unusual. The Treble Cone ski area is closed down outside of the ski season. To get all the way up to the r...

  • Parapara peak track

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    near Onekaka, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    10.87mi
    Elevation +
    4491f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofParapara peak track Photo ofParapara peak track Photo ofParapara peak track

    The Parapara Peak track is a DOC maintained track that starts at the small parking with the DOC signpost and goes all the way to the Parapara Peak summit. It is quite a long track, 18 km return, and not so easy mainly b...

  • Wharariki - Cape Farewell Viewpoint - Pillar Point Lighthouse

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    near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    6.65mi
    Elevation +
    2238f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofWharariki - Cape Farewell Viewpoint - Pillar Point Lighthouse Photo ofWharariki - Cape Farewell Viewpoint - Pillar Point Lighthouse Photo ofWharariki - Cape Farewell Viewpoint - Pillar Point Lighthouse

    Start from the amazing Wharariki beach, first a small river crossing then continue along the gorgeous coast, stop along Cape Farewell Viewpoint to the Pillar Point lighthouse. The lighthouse isn't very pretty but the way...

  • Lake Hauroko lookout track

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    near Wairoto, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    3.35mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofLake Hauroko lookout track Photo ofLake Hauroko lookout track Photo ofLake Hauroko lookout track

    Hike following the Lake Hauroko lookout track from DOC (Department Of Conservation). It starts at the parking at the end of the gravel road where the boat ramp is. It goes right and follows the lake for about 1.5 Km and...

  • Wenderholm Regional Park,NZ

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    near Waiwera, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    6.10mi
    Elevation +
    971f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofWenderholm Regional Park,NZ Photo ofWenderholm Regional Park,NZ Photo ofWenderholm Regional Park,NZ

    Start from the main carpark. Te Akeake Walk is just a very easy 30 minutes warm up walk. The following Perimeter Track is one of my favorites, 30 minutes uphill, 30 minutes down slope in the bush with beautiful view. The...

  • Tawharanui Regional Park,NZ

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    near Tawharanui, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    11.11mi
    Elevation +
    1152f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTawharanui Regional Park,NZ Photo ofTawharanui Regional Park,NZ Photo ofTawharanui Regional Park,NZ

    Park at the Marine Reserve Carpark and walk up to Anchor Bay. Toilets and information on the park are available. We start from here and take Wesr End Track, walking up the hill and back to the beach. After lunch, we tak...

  • Pororari-Punakaiki Loop, Paparoa National Park, New Zealand

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    near Punakaiki, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    jimmyangel
    Distance
    7.14mi
    Elevation +
    568f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofPororari-Punakaiki Loop, Paparoa National Park, New Zealand Photo ofPororari-Punakaiki Loop, Paparoa National Park, New Zealand Photo ofPororari-Punakaiki Loop, Paparoa National Park, New Zealand

    Beautiful hike up the Pororari river connecting with the Punakaiki river and passing through the Pancake Rocks. The Pororari river is very beautiful, almost magical, with its tea-colored waters gently flowing through an ...

  • New Zealand: Akaroa Misty Peaks Trail

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    near Akaroa, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    11.13mi
    Elevation +
    2897f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofNew Zealand: Akaroa Misty Peaks Trail Photo ofNew Zealand: Akaroa Misty Peaks Trail Photo ofNew Zealand: Akaroa Misty Peaks Trail

    A good circular walk from the centre of Akaroa up to and along the ridge. The start and finish is on small lanes, the remaining up and down hill sections are on gravel track and the ridge walk is on footpaths. Glorious v...

  • New Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    12.54mi
    Elevation +
    2621f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofNew Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofNew Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofNew Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Crossing

    A one-way hike through Tongariro National Park. The track winds through alpine landscape, volcanoes, bush and by blue lakes. Drop of and pickup by coach is essential. Although the walk does not live up to all the hype, i...

  • Key summit (918 m) from The Divide

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    near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    7.10mi
    Elevation +
    1896f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofKey summit (918 m) from The Divide Photo ofKey summit (918 m) from The Divide Photo ofKey summit (918 m) from The Divide

    This track starts at The Divide and follows the Key Summit track to get to Key Summit (918 m), the lookout point and also continues a bit further on this ridge of the Livingstone Mountains to get to the summit of the nex...

  • Mount Dewar (1310 m)

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    near Long Gully, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    3.89mi
    Elevation +
    1352f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMount Dewar (1310 m) Photo ofMount Dewar (1310 m) Photo ofMount Dewar (1310 m)

    Easy walk to the top of Mount Dewar. The walk starts from Skippers road lookout. This is a small parking area just off Coronet Peak road. Alternatively you can also drive on Skippers road for about 500 meters and park ...

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

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    near Whakarewarewa, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
    Author
    etnatracker
    Distance
    7.20mi
    Elevation +
    1296f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRedwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Photo ofRedwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Photo ofRedwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

    3D Video Relive:La Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, una graziosa foresta nei pressi di Rotorua, piena di alberi locali e non, come le sequoie, piantate per verificarne l'adattabilità.Per maggiori dettagli, visitate la pagi...

  • Ruta de una tarde desde Arthur Pass Village

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    near Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Saltacamberas
    with Petipollo
    Distance
    5.55mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRuta de una tarde desde Arthur Pass Village Photo ofRuta de una tarde desde Arthur Pass Village Photo ofRuta de una tarde desde Arthur Pass Village

    Ruta ida y vuelta desde el pueblo de Arthur Pass, pasando por la cascada cercana de Devils Punchbowl Fall (30 minutos ida y vuelta) y acercándonos a Bealey Chasm en el Bealey Valley. Vuelta por el mismo camino. En ing...

  • Part of Kepler Track on a Daytrip

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    near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ArielMat
    Distance
    16.05mi
    Elevation +
    2894f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofPart of Kepler Track on a Daytrip Photo ofPart of Kepler Track on a Daytrip Photo ofPart of Kepler Track on a Daytrip

    If you haven’t booked a place in the huts five months in advance, don’t panic. You can still enjoy some great view over Te Anau Lake on a daytrip (even without paying 50 NZD to the taxi-boat). The views from the top is a...

  • Rees Dart Track with Kea Basin and Dart Glacier side trips

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    near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Alan Sagan
    Distance
    63.92mi
    Elevation +
    13688f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRees Dart Track with Kea Basin and Dart Glacier side trips Photo ofRees Dart Track with Kea Basin and Dart Glacier side trips Photo ofRees Dart Track with Kea Basin and Dart Glacier side trips

    From 28 December 2018 through 2 January 2019 I completed a 97km hike through the Rees Dart Track in New Zealand! Excellent Hike. Day1: Muddy Creek Carpark to the Kea Basin Rock Bivvy, 13km, 3 hours 40 minutes, 600m of...

  • Fox River Bridge to the Ballroom Rock Shelter

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    near Tiromoana, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Kotare
    Distance
    3.55mi
    Elevation +
    791f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofFox River Bridge to the Ballroom Rock Shelter Photo ofFox River Bridge to the Ballroom Rock Shelter Photo ofFox River Bridge to the Ballroom Rock Shelter

    Fantastic longer day walk. Follow the Fox River up to the impressive Ballroom Rock Shelter. About a 12km return journey - 2.5 hours each way Leave your vehicle at the Fox River Bridge car park and follow the marked trac...

  • NZ Queenstown Hill

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    near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Charlie Borsboom
    with helen_ringelstein
    Distance
    4.17mi
    Elevation +
    1453f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofNZ Queenstown Hill Photo ofNZ Queenstown Hill Photo ofNZ Queenstown Hill

    Good hike that can be walked from the central CBD of Queenstown as it starts from the residential area.

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing / NZ

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    bl4ckrose
    Distance
    12.92mi
    Elevation +
    2720f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing / NZ Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing / NZ Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing / NZ

    Start early to avoid the crowd (we took the 4.50 am shuttle) Stunning views around the volcano, and amazing coloured lakes. No major difficulties but quite long...but totally worth it !

  • Mt Fitzgerald from Pettigrews Road

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    near Barrys Bay, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    9.14mi
    Elevation +
    2510f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMt Fitzgerald from Pettigrews Road Photo ofMt Fitzgerald from Pettigrews Road Photo ofMt Fitzgerald from Pettigrews Road

    Hike to the top of Mount Fitzgerald (826 m) in the Banks peninsula. This tracks follows the official Te Ara Pātaka/Summit Walkway from the Department of Conservation (DOC) although it does not start exactly from the same...

  • Longwood summit (764 m) (Southland)

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    near Gummies Bush, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    9.79mi
    Elevation +
    2205f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofLongwood summit (764 m) (Southland) Photo ofLongwood summit (764 m) (Southland) Photo ofLongwood summit (764 m) (Southland)

    Easy track inside Longwood range to the Longwood summit. To get to the start of the track take Cascade road and drive for about 3 kilometres on this gravel road. This is as far as Google Maps takes us so we decided to s...

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