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Queenstown hill

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near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

4.29mi

Elevation +

1634f

TrailRank

52

Easy stroll going up Queenstown Hill. This track starts from Queenstown city centre but you can also start from the beginning of the trail. see the waypoint called "Parking and start of track". There is plenty of space ...

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Carricktown Track

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near Bannockburn, Otago (New Zealand)

finniananderson

Distance

14.35mi

Elevation +

3399f

TrailRank

52| 4.33

Would recommend doing it this way if you’re looking for an easier drive. Doing it in reverse will be more difficult. Head up the Nevis road from Bannockburn and take a right just before the iconic Duffers Saddle (highes...

Did this track November 23. Stock Prado. Deep ruts in mud and plenty of loose rock on the steep bits. Great track. Fairl...
Bruce Whyte

Did the track in a Land Cruiser 200 in September. Some mud and puddles but nothing too challenging. Fantastic views, hig...
Jonathan Goodson 1

If the track is drivin in summer the track is considered as easy, however in winter there was ice and deep snow. And we ...
The crazy Russian

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Routeburn Track, Dore Pass and Milford Track

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near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)

KevV

Distance

86.09mi

Elevation +

14124f

TrailRank

51

New Zealand South Island Total of 8 days and 7 nights on the track. Allow a day at each end for transfers. Routeburn Track is a 4 day 3 night hike rated as Moderate and for experience/views is the best track in the are...

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Mount Hikurangi summit

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near Pakihiroa, Gisborne (New Zealand)

Balep

Distance

15.15mi

Elevation +

5082f

TrailRank

51

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 ...

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Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit

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near Solway, Wellington Region (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

13.97mi

Elevation +

5633f

TrailRank

51

The Mount Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit is a popular circular track in the Tararua Range. The track starts at the Holdsworth campsite where there is a generous parking for the people who come for hikes. We start walking a...

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Angelus hut circuit (Up lakeside track and down Robert Ridge track)

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near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

19.59mi

Elevation +

4862f

TrailRank

51

Nelson Lakes National Park is one of the most beautiful areas in New Zealand for hiking. Two of the most popular hikes are Mount Robert Circuit and the routes going up to Angelus Hut, being Robert Ridge Track the most sp...

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Key Summit (with small detour to Howden Hut)

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near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)

juic3r

Distance

6.36mi

Elevation +

2037f

TrailRank

51

So good. One of the best bang for your buck hikes I've ever done. Gentle uphill up to a summit with a nice small loop to give you 365° views over three valleys. Do it!

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)

juic3r
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Distance

13.36mi

Elevation +

2923f

TrailRank

51

Very nice day-long hike. Very diverse - classic tongariro, barren rocks, volcanic rocks, mountain, lakes, and a very nice forest at the end. I set the tech difficulty to Difficult because it requires a moderate fitness l...

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Mount Fyffe (1602 m)

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near Kaikoura Flat, Canterbury (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

10.41mi

Elevation +

4656f

TrailRank

51

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...

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Crown Peak and Mount Sale from Arrowtown

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near Arrowtown, Otago (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

20.28mi

Elevation +

6568f

TrailRank

51

This hike starts from Arrowtown. There is a big parking available where you will also find toilets. This area is pretty popular on the weekends with lots of people biking, hiking or just walking or having a swim at the A...

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Whatariki beach walk

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near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)

Grant_70

Distance

4.71mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

50

Whatariki beach walk. Nice easy walk, at low tide you can walk from one end of the beach around the headlands to the other end to exit. When I did it the tide was too high and I couldn't get over the top of the one headl...

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Avalanche Peak

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near Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury (New Zealand)

John_McDonough

Distance

5.51mi

Elevation +

3822f

TrailRank

50

This route is the up and back route to Avalanche Peak. After peaking, I explored the peaks south of Avalanche for about an hour. I rated this 'difficult' because of the conditions. It rained hard the day before up unt...

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Mount John loop track

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near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

5.19mi

Elevation +

1099f

TrailRank

50

Easy route for the whole family and with wonderful views. The track starts at the Tekapo springs car park. In this car park there is an area only for customers of the Tekapo springs and another one which seems to be fre...

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Five Passes Route

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near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)

Dmytro Popov

Distance

47.30mi

Elevation +

13681f

TrailRank

50

Six full days of the classic Five Passes track (i.e. w/out Lake Nerine), done counter-clockwise. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, thus our experience would not reflect the real difficulty of the track. 6 days is m...

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Abel Tasman Coast Track - da Onetahuti a The Anchorage - Abel Tasman Coast Track - from Onetahuti to The Anchorage

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near Awa-iti, Tasman (New Zealand)

etnatracker

Distance

7.88mi

Elevation +

1765f

TrailRank

50

3D Video Relive:Il tratto della Abel Tasman Coast Track che va da Onetahuti a The Anchorage, tra stupende baie, foreste incontaminate, fiumi e cascate.Per maggiori dettagli, visitate la pagina https://www.etnatracking.co...

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Kapiti island Tuteremoana circular

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near Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington Region (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

3.74mi

Elevation +

1808f

TrailRank

50

A very enjoyable day spent at Kapiti Island, including a circular hike to the top of the island, Tuteremoana (521 m). Kapiti Island is an island, Nature Reserve, bird sanctuary and predator-free, separated by mainla...

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Mt Herbert track

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near Diamond Harbour, Canterbury (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

8.78mi

Elevation +

2533f

TrailRank

50

Hike to the top of Mount Herbert (919 m), the highest elevation on Banks Peninsula, following the official Mount Herbert track from the Department of Conservation (DOC). This track officially starts from Herbert Peak ...

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Te Kopahou Reserve

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near Owhiro Bay, Wellington (New Zealand)

Lakay JC

Distance

6.81mi

Elevation +

171f

TrailRank

50| 4.33

Pariwhero (Red Rocks) and Te Rimurapa (Sinclair Head) Rock and gravel road with very soft sand Track. One of the challenge is the Devil's gate. High clearance vehicle recommended, pick the right line for the tyres and s...

Relatively easy track, just some soft sand to worry about in some spots.
Naveed Dean

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Dansys Pass to Saint Bathans Via Mount Buster Road

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near Kyeburn Diggings, Otago (New Zealand)

Lakay JC

Distance

78.21mi

Elevation +

9396f

TrailRank

50

Must have aggressive all terrain tyres or mud tyres. Big rocks and pretty sharp. Make sure you have full tank of gas. A lot of hut to sleep in.

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Taranaki Falls walk. New Zealand

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near Whakapapa Village, Wellington (New Zealand)

jorrupi

Distance

3.79mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

50| 4.33

Nice and easy walk inside Tongariro Nat. Park.6 km length. The track starts in Bayview Chateau and bring you to the forest very quick. You will walk close to the river until arrive to Taranaki Falls. From here you wil...

Jolie petite randonnée en boucle de mise en jambes. 2 chutes une petite et Tanarika.
Joost VAN DER ERVE

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Homunga Beach to Waihi Beach

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near Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

dukeigi

Distance

5.92mi

Elevation +

912f

TrailRank

50

Homunga Beach alone is wonderful with it's waterfall. There's a few variations of this walk. From the Parking to Homunga and back up the steep track or if you have someone that drops you off at the parking, you can follo...

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Lake Marian

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near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)

juic3r

Distance

4.39mi

Elevation +

1358f

TrailRank

50

Streneous hike up a mountain lake. I didn't get the views as it was super foggy. Watch out for some scrambling points.

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Earnslaw Burn Track

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near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)

TBishton23

Distance

7.48mi

Elevation +

2356f

TrailRank

50

Start along Lovers Leap Road and head through paddock. Look for a large orange triangle on a tree which marks the start of the track. Follow track for around 4-5 hours through the forest until the tree line is reached. M...

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Mount Pisa from Snow Farm via River Run Track

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near Cardrona, Otago (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

13.14mi

Elevation +

2218f

TrailRank

49

This track goes up Mount Pisa (1963 m) starting from the parking at Snow Farm in Cardrona. To get to Snow Farm there is a 13 Km private gravel road. There is a gate at the beginning of this road where you need to leav...

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The Hump from Rarakau car park

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near Port Craig, Southland (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

21.38mi

Elevation +

4514f

TrailRank

49

This hike starts at Rarakau car park. This is the same place where the Humpridge track, the New Zealand Great Walk, starts. In fact, the first 7 kilometres of both tracks are in common. For parking at Rarakau car park y...

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