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Motueka Estuary loop walk I

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near Motueka (New Zealand)

Kotare

Distance

5.78mi

Elevation +

36f

TrailRank

64| 5.0

9.5km walking track around the Motueka Estuary. Easy walking on formed trails and roads. Can be easily walked in 2.5 hours. Great views of the estuary and mountains. Many different bird species to see, including (seasona...

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Maitai

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near Rangiputa, Northland (New Zealand)

davemorris20

Distance

5.43mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

40

Beautiful Maitai Bay with great views from the hills above. Part of the path indicated between the two signs is closed and has been for two years. It is narrow, exposed and unprotected. The out and back section at the fa...

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Charming Creek Walkway

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near Ngakawau, West Coast (New Zealand)

dukeigi
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Distance

4.64mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

40

Old mining track following rails with lots of old mining "stuff" to be discovered. Some paths through dark tunnels, so bring a phone or headlamp. Kids and adults will love it. Heaps of fun. from http://www.nzfrenzy.co...

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Maungakiekie (Auckland)

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near Royal Oak, Auckland (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

3.14mi

Elevation +

292f

TrailRank

39

Very easy and short walk to the top of Maungakiekie. There is a parking area at the start of the track. There are nice views of Auckland's skyline and also of the nearby Mount Eden. This track is not circular because w...

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Auckland Foreshore Heritage Walk,NZ

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near Saint Marys Bay, Auckland (New Zealand)

LMChak

Distance

9.66mi

Elevation +

620f

TrailRank

38

Starts from Point Erin Park; with free parking, toilet and playground. Information available from Point 1 and end at Point 25. One way is within two hours and it's good to enjoy lunch on the way back.

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Stewart Island - Oban to Lee Bay, Garden Mount, return via Back Road

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near Halfmoon Bay, Southland (New Zealand)

boober fraggle

Distance

12.22mi

Elevation +

1401f

TrailRank

35

Easy walk from Oban town along coast to Lee Bay, up to 160m at Garden Mound thru bush, then return via dirt track and service road Back Road.

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Mount Eden (Auckland)

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near Mount Eden, Auckland (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

0.90mi

Elevation +

174f

TrailRank

34| 5.0

Very easy and short walk to the top of Mount Eden. The track starts with a good set of stairs and soon we get to the crater area. We first go to the lookup point where we can enjoy fantastic views of Auckland's skyline a...

Incredible! The view we have on each climb is indescribable, a 360° of Auckland, it's best not to go on a strong sunny d...
Maria Barby

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Devil’s Punchbowl fall and Arthurs Pass walk, New Zealand

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near Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury (New Zealand)

antiviaje.com

Distance

3.82mi

Elevation +

886f

TrailRank

33

Feel free to have a bath in the waterfall. The track is mostly flat, perfect for an afternoon brisk. There’s a free parking in the start of the track.

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Waipara river fossils

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near Waikari, Canterbury (New Zealand)

missimewalker
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Distance

2.65mi

Elevation +

266f

TrailRank

33

This is a great little walk for kids. We all know they love to look at rocks and this certainly was the place for that. I set up a challenge for my kids to find either a fossil or petrified wood and they got a prize for ...

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Rangiora Northbrook Wetlands

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near Rangiora, Canterbury (New Zealand)

missimewalker

Distance

1.42mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

33

Such a beautiful walk in our "backyard"! My partner and I plus sometimes the kids go here for a good short walk. Usually we go twice around but today we just went once as this was our first walk to track on this app. And...

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Sandymount track: Sandymount summit, lovers leap, The Chasm

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near Pukehiki, Otago (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

2.00mi

Elevation +

732f

TrailRank

33

Easy walk in the Sandymount recreation reserve visiting the Sandymount summit, lovers leap, The Chasm and the viewpoint. The walk starts at the car park and goes straight to the summit. From there it starts going down t...

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Kelvin Peninsula Loop Track (Queenstown track)

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near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)

dukeigi
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Distance

2.23mi

Elevation +

210f

TrailRank

32

Lovely little track. You'll probably be alone or only encounter a few bikes. Nice views all around and different art installations on the way.

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Wellington Wind Turbine to Hawkins Hill Radar station

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near Kowhai Park, Wellington (New Zealand)

dukeigi

Distance

4.37mi

Elevation +

709f

TrailRank

31

Turbine to Hawkins Hill Radar station. It's a paved private road but waking is permitted. You get amazing views of the many wind turbines and can see lots of the south island on a nice day.

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Manawatu River Pathway, Palmerston North,NZ

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near Fitzherbert, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)

LMChak

Distance

8.12mi

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

31

We entered into Victoria Esplanade through Fitzherbert Ave, parked and walking toward the Manawatu River Pathway. We turned left to start the walk and return on the same track. It took us three hours back to the carpark....

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Farewell spit circuit

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near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

6.99mi

Elevation +

95f

TrailRank

31

This is the typical circuit allowed by the DOC in Farewell Spit. You walk about 4 Km on the inner/south side and then cross to the other shore to return. When coming back on the north side, I recommend continuing a bit...

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Ambury Regional Park,NZ

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near Mangere Bridge, Auckland (New Zealand)

LMChak

Distance

10.70mi

Elevation +

115f

TrailRank

31

We parked at the Car Park in Kiwi Esplanade. It takes less than an hour walk to the entrance of Ambury Regional Park. The walk is very easy and beautiful. Walk pass Allan Park and Manger Boating Club Playground. We stop ...

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kerosene creek

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near Waiotapu, Waikato (New Zealand)

pderand

Distance

0.15mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

31| 5.0

A very small streamside walk to a hot water Stream (photo 2). It is free and there is a 1m deep pool under a low profile waterfall where you can go in the water (photos 4 and 5). There is also another smaller pool downst...

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Mount Victoria circular

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near Mount Victoria, Wellington Region (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

2.75mi

Elevation +

692f

TrailRank

30

Easy stroll to the top of this emblematic mountain part of the city of Wellington. You can get to the top by car but, why drive when you can have a nice walk through the forest? The circular walk starts from the neighbo...

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Devonport,NZ

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near Devonport, Auckland (New Zealand)

LMChak

Distance

8.30mi

Elevation +

410f

TrailRank

30

Park on Queen PDE, it's free. Start from the Royal NZ Navy to Spring Street, Calliope Road toward Stanley Bay. Stop at Cyril Bassett Lookout and Ngataringa Bay. Take Stanley Bay Park and Dacre Park to Lake Road. Take Nar...

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20201010-WTK-000 - Circuit of Riverside Millwater

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near Red Beach, Auckland (New Zealand)

lsj.herbert

Distance

5.68mi

Elevation +

276f

TrailRank

30

Circuit.From Maygrove Orewa on a loop through Millwater.From Arran Point following a mixed path and forest track down to the Millwater Parkway Bush Reserve to follow tracks along the edge of the Orewa River to an undesig...

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Puhoi Track,NZ

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near Puhoi, Auckland (New Zealand)

LMChak

Distance

7.35mi

Elevation +

801f

TrailRank

30

Park the car at Pioneers Memorial Park. Public toilets available. The starting point is right next to the toilet. I started from the Riverside Walkway, it merge to the Puhoi Tract. Follow the Te Araroa Track, it takes yo...

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20240328-WTK-000 Orewa Estuary A Longer Loop with River Crossing

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near Red Beach, Auckland (New Zealand)

lsj.herbert

Distance

5.90mi

Elevation +

279f

TrailRank

30

A longer loop of The Orewa Estuary, dog friendly and calling at - Te Ara Tahuna - Totora Views Red Beach - Maori Hut Red Beach - swimming opportunities - Amorino Dog Reserve - The Orewa River crossing on a falling...

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Kaikoura Peninsula,NZ

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near Kaikoura, Canterbury (New Zealand)

LMChak

Distance

10.14mi

Elevation +

469f

TrailRank

30

I started from the motel towards town center to the Poinr Kean Viewpoint. From that onwards is pretty clear and easy. The walkway is well maintained, passed farmland, stairs and bridge. A few resting points with informat...

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Warariki beach track

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near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)

ecmwl

Distance

2.73mi

Elevation +

157f

TrailRank

30

Easy stroll from the Warariki beach parking to the Warariki beach. There is a cafe at the car park where you leave your car. The walk is short and easy and you end up at the beautiful Warariki beach. This track goes a...

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Flagstaff Summit via Rose Creek

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near North Dunedin, Otago (New Zealand)

boober fraggle

Distance

16.83mi

Elevation +

3031f

TrailRank

29

Nice walk from Dunedin to Flagstaff summit. Mostly flat until the climb. Excellent views of Dunedin from the top. Lots of alternative tracks.

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