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  • Motueka Estuary loop walk I

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    near Motueka (New Zealand)
    Author
    Kotare
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMotueka Estuary loop walk I Photo ofMotueka Estuary loop walk I Photo ofMotueka Estuary loop walk I

    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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    jmmdds

  • Charming Creek Walkway

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    near Ngakawau, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    4.64mi
    Elevation +
    666f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofCharming Creek Walkway Photo ofCharming Creek Walkway Photo ofCharming Creek Walkway

    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...

  • Maungakiekie (Auckland)

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    near Royal Oak, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    3.14mi
    Elevation +
    292f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMaungakiekie (Auckland) Photo ofMaungakiekie (Auckland) Photo ofMaungakiekie (Auckland)

    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...

  • Auckland Foreshore Heritage Walk,NZ

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    near Saint Marys Bay, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    9.66mi
    Elevation +
    620f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofAuckland Foreshore Heritage Walk,NZ Photo ofAuckland Foreshore Heritage Walk,NZ Photo ofAuckland Foreshore Heritage Walk,NZ

    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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  • Maitai

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    near Rangiputa, Northland (New Zealand)
    Author
    davemorris20
    Distance
    5.43mi
    Elevation +
    522f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofMaitai Photo ofMaitai Photo ofMaitai

    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...

  • Mount Eden (Auckland)

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    near Mount Eden, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    0.90mi
    Elevation +
    174f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMount Eden (Auckland) Photo ofMount Eden (Auckland) Photo ofMount Eden (Auckland)

    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

  • Sandymount track: Sandymount summit, lovers leap, The Chasm

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    near Pukehiki, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    2.00mi
    Elevation +
    732f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSandymount track: Sandymount summit, lovers leap, The Chasm Photo ofSandymount track: Sandymount summit, lovers leap, The Chasm Photo ofSandymount track: Sandymount summit, lovers leap, The Chasm

    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...

  • Wellington Wind Turbine to Hawkins Hill Radar station

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    near Kowhai Park, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    4.37mi
    Elevation +
    709f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofWellington Wind Turbine to Hawkins Hill Radar station Photo ofWellington Wind Turbine to Hawkins Hill Radar station Photo ofWellington Wind Turbine to Hawkins Hill Radar station

    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.

  • Manawatu River Pathway, Palmerston North,NZ

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    near Fitzherbert, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    8.12mi
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofManawatu River Pathway, Palmerston North,NZ Photo ofManawatu River Pathway, Palmerston North,NZ Photo ofManawatu River Pathway, Palmerston North,NZ

    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....

  • Farewell spit circuit

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    near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    6.99mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofFarewell spit circuit Photo ofFarewell spit circuit Photo ofFarewell spit circuit

    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...

  • Ambury Regional Park,NZ

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    near Mangere Bridge, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    10.70mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofAmbury Regional Park,NZ Photo ofAmbury Regional Park,NZ Photo ofAmbury Regional Park,NZ

    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 ...

  • kerosene creek

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    near Waiotapu, Waikato (New Zealand)
    Author
    pderand
    Distance
    0.15mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofkerosene creek Photo ofkerosene creek Photo ofkerosene creek

    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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  • Devonport,NZ

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    near Devonport, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    8.30mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDevonport,NZ Photo ofDevonport,NZ Photo ofDevonport,NZ

    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...

  • 20201010-WTK-000 - Circuit of Riverside Millwater

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    near Red Beach, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    lsj.herbert
    Distance
    5.68mi
    Elevation +
    276f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of20201010-WTK-000 - Circuit of Riverside Millwater Photo of20201010-WTK-000 - Circuit of Riverside Millwater Photo of20201010-WTK-000 - Circuit of Riverside Millwater

    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...

  • Puhoi Track,NZ

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    near Puhoi, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    7.35mi
    Elevation +
    801f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPuhoi Track,NZ Photo ofPuhoi Track,NZ Photo ofPuhoi Track,NZ

    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...

  • Kaikoura Peninsula,NZ

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    near Kaikoura, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    10.14mi
    Elevation +
    469f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKaikoura Peninsula,NZ Photo ofKaikoura Peninsula,NZ Photo ofKaikoura Peninsula,NZ

    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...

  • Warariki beach track

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    near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    2.73mi
    Elevation +
    157f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWarariki beach track Photo ofWarariki beach track Photo ofWarariki beach track

    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...

  • Flagstaff Summit via Rose Creek

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    near North Dunedin, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    boober fraggle
    Distance
    16.83mi
    Elevation +
    3031f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFlagstaff Summit via Rose Creek Photo ofFlagstaff Summit via Rose Creek Photo ofFlagstaff Summit via Rose Creek

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

  • Puheke secret cove

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    near Rangiputa, Northland (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    0.89mi
    Elevation +
    217f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofPuheke secret cove Photo ofPuheke secret cove Photo ofPuheke secret cove

    Just at the upper Puheke carpark leads a 18min walk down to a small hidden white sand cove backed by many old Pohutukawa trees. Wear good shoes or go barefoot.

  • Narrow neck Beach to Devonport,Auckland NZ

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    near Narrow Neck, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    5.00mi
    Elevation +
    217f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofNarrow neck Beach to Devonport,Auckland NZ Photo ofNarrow neck Beach to Devonport,Auckland NZ Photo ofNarrow neck Beach to Devonport,Auckland NZ

    Park at Narrow neck Beach. Walk through Fort Takapuna, Vauxhall Toad to Cheltenham Beach. Then go around North Head Historic Reserve to Devonport Beach. Take Lake Road, through Waitemata Golf Club back to the starting po...

  • Wharariki Beach exploration

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    near Puponga, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    2.86mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofWharariki Beach exploration Photo ofWharariki Beach exploration Photo ofWharariki Beach exploration

    Go south of the beach, bring headlamp. Go at low tide. from http://www.nzfrenzy.com , best NZ guidebook

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