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The Best Walking Trails in New Zealand

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  • Hamurana Springs

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    near Hamurana, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    1.08mi
    Elevation +
    299f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofHamurana Springs Photo ofHamurana Springs Photo ofHamurana Springs

    Redwoods and the most beautiful clear blue spring. A must see in Rotorua. from http://www.nzfrenzy.com , best NZ guidebook

  • Peel Forest Big Tree Walk

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    near Peel Forest, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    0.68mi
    Elevation +
    85f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPeel Forest Big Tree Walk Photo ofPeel Forest Big Tree Walk Photo ofPeel Forest Big Tree Walk

    15min forest loop with some large and very large trees and ferns. One of them is 1000years! There are many benches to sit and admire. Worth the detour. There's a shorter wheelchair/stroller accessible loop version.

  • Puketapapa (Auckland)

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    near Mount Roskill, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    0.68mi
    Elevation +
    66f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPuketapapa (Auckland) Photo ofPuketapapa (Auckland) Photo ofPuketapapa (Auckland)

    Very easy and short walk to the top of Puketāpapa. There is a small parking area at the start of the track. You can see Auckland's skyline far in the distance. Full description and more pictures at Back from Summit: ...

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  • Pancake Rocks

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    near Punakaiki, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    etnatracker
    Distance
    0.59mi
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPancake Rocks Photo ofPancake Rocks Photo ofPancake Rocks

    3D Video Relive:Le Pancake Rocks sono una formazione sedimentaria unica al mondo, dalle origini praticamente sconosciute. Nessuno ad oggi ha ancora saputo chiarire nel dettaglio come sia possibile che si siano formate!.P...

  • Duder Regional Park

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    near Maraetai, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    2.62mi
    Elevation +
    285f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofDuder Regional Park Photo ofDuder Regional Park Photo ofDuder Regional Park

    Car parking is available and next to the toilets. Starting points are all right there. We took the Farm Loop and it's amazing that this season of the year to see lots of baby lambs.

  • Omana Regional Park, NZ

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    near Maraetai, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    1.24mi
    Elevation +
    85f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofOmana Regional Park, NZ Photo ofOmana Regional Park, NZ Photo ofOmana Regional Park, NZ

    Parking at the Park entrance. We use 40 minutes to have a walk on Omana Esplanade before the walk inside the regional park. We take the longest walk, Perimeter Walk which is a 2.5km loop walk that takes only an hour to f...

  • Roaring Billy Falls

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    near Haast, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    0.90mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofRoaring Billy Falls Photo ofRoaring Billy Falls Photo ofRoaring Billy Falls

    To stretch the legs when driving over the pass. It's not the most exciting waterfall but a nice walk through the enchanted forest and the river is super blue.

  • Franz Josef

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    near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    DonnasBloke
    Distance
    6.68mi
    Elevation +
    2434f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofFranz Josef

    Callery Gorge. Beautiful short walk through the rain forest. Accessible to everyone although decent trainers or approach shoes recommended. Followed by Tatare Tunnels Walk. A bit tougher, stout shoes recommended. Tunnel...

  • Arches, Caves and Boulders

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    near Tongaporutu, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    1.80mi
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofArches, Caves and Boulders Photo ofArches, Caves and Boulders Photo ofArches, Caves and Boulders

    Do at very low tide only. you'll probably get wet anyway but it's worth it. depending on the sand amount you'll see more or less of the boulders. there's a few of them at the end of the hike. from http://www.nzfrenzy....

  • Cornwall Park Auckland

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    near One Tree Hill, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Seagull117
    Distance
    4.69mi
    Elevation +
    299f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofCornwall Park Auckland

    3 hour stroll up Maungakiekie, (One Tree Hill), through the Hospital, along Green Lane and then looping back through the Park's northern extension.

  • The Three Sisters

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    near Tongaporutu, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    1.45mi
    Elevation +
    197f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofThe Three Sisters Photo ofThe Three Sisters Photo ofThe Three Sisters

    You need a lot of time to explore so keep an eye on the tide chart. from http://www.nzfrenzy.com , best NZ guidebook

  • Pororari River Track (partial)

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    near Punakaiki, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    1.36mi
    Elevation +
    102f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofPororari River Track (partial) Photo ofPororari River Track (partial) Photo ofPororari River Track (partial)

    it's only the first part of the track because it got damaged and the further way is blocked. April 2018 from http://www.nzfrenzy.com , best NZ guidebook

  • Castle Point

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    near Castlepoint, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    1.20mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofCastle Point Photo ofCastle Point Photo ofCastle Point

    Nice but long drive from Wellington. Interesting lighthouse loop, but even better is the lagoon, rocks to climb on, fossils, and if you're up for it climb the castle rock. from http://www.nzfrenzy.com , best NZ guideb...

  • Kaiate Falls, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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    near Upper Papamoa, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
    Author
    Mariamest
    with Solrak7
    Distance
    0.93mi
    Elevation +
    308f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofKaiate Falls, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Photo ofKaiate Falls, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Photo ofKaiate Falls, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Short and easy walk to see the Kaiate Falls. When this track was done, water was highly contaminated, it was brown and sparkling. On site there are signals advertising this. Swim is not recommended for this reason. B...

  • Punakaiki Pancake rocks reserve

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    near Punakaiki, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Kotare
    Distance
    0.64mi
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofPunakaiki Pancake rocks reserve Photo ofPunakaiki Pancake rocks reserve Photo ofPunakaiki Pancake rocks reserve

    First time using the smart phone app so started with an easy one! Punakaiki Pancake rocks walk. Very easy well maintained wide sealed path. 80% wheel chair accessible. Fantastic views of the Tasman sea. Blow holes and ...

  • Turnbull track in/out walk

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    near Tussock Creek, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    BIHNZ
    Distance
    5.56mi
    Elevation +
    627f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofTurnbull track in/out walk Photo ofTurnbull track in/out walk Photo ofTurnbull track in/out walk

    Ran out of time for whole track but this far gets to interesting limestone formations and past ancient matai, kahikatea, rata and kowhai trees

  • Akaroa scenic walk - monument and lighthouse

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    near Akaroa, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Joe Hallmark
    Distance
    2.49mi
    Elevation +
    243f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofAkaroa scenic walk - monument and lighthouse Photo ofAkaroa scenic walk - monument and lighthouse

    Easy scenic walk along the roadside. Nice for a family walk or for some light exercise. Great views of Akaroa's long harbour. This route goes past the Garden of Tane, the old Anglican cemetary and the Britomart Monument....

  • Kaikoura Peninsula Coastal Walk (part)

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    near South Bay, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Doug Mercer
    Distance
    2.80mi
    Elevation +
    210f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofKaikoura Peninsula Coastal Walk (part) Photo ofKaikoura Peninsula Coastal Walk (part) Photo ofKaikoura Peninsula Coastal Walk (part)

    Lovely coastal cliff and beach walk. Recorded in part on my fitbit on 20-05-2019 and uploaded to Wikiloc. This is the area where the earthquake struck in 2016. The seabed rose up to 5.5 metres in places. Big seal colony.

  • Conical Hill Walkway

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    near Hanmer Springs, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    1.72mi
    Elevation +
    449f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofConical Hill Walkway Photo ofConical Hill Walkway Photo ofConical Hill Walkway

    Easy 1h walk to a viewing platform with 360° views. Wide well made path with lots of shade in the forest. Picnic table available on the top.

  • Motueka Estuary loop walk II

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    near Motueka (New Zealand)
    Author
    Kotare
    Distance
    3.04mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofMotueka Estuary loop walk II Photo ofMotueka Estuary loop walk II Photo ofMotueka Estuary loop walk II

    Loop walk around Motueka estuary, can be ‘easy’ walked in an hour or ‘exercise’ walked in 45min. Lots of bird life to observe – link up with Motueka Estuary loop walk I.

  • Ship Creek

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    near Haast, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    1.07mi
    Elevation +
    358f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofShip Creek Photo ofShip Creek Photo ofShip Creek

    A short walk through a dense swamp forest and dunes covered with vegetation. You can find a lake hidden in the dunes and walk onto the beach.

  • Oxenbridge Tunnel Hike

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    near Arthurs Point (New Zealand)
    Author
    David T Moore
    Distance
    3.21mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    22

    This hike starts at the Shotover Top 10 Holiday Park, goes out the back gate, and then down through a residential area and across the bridge. You can also drive down to the trail head, turning onto the dirt road that is ...

  • Mangapohue Natural Bridge

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    near Te Anga, Waikato (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    0.63mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofMangapohue Natural Bridge Photo ofMangapohue Natural Bridge Photo ofMangapohue Natural Bridge

    Pictures can't describe how awesome this little loop walk is. just do it! from http://www.nzfrenzy.com , best NZ guidebook

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