Popular Tracks
Milford Track
4 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 24 September 201124 September.
The Milford Track is an alpine journey through Fiordland National Park, and New Zealand's most renowned walking track, visited by approximately 6 500 walkers during the Summer Season each year. Almost half of this number are New Zealanders.
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Routeburn Track
2 – 3 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 18 March 200818 March 2008.
An internationally renowned and popular
alpine crossing between Fiordland and Lake
Wakatipu.
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Ben Lomond
1 day. Medium. Return via same track. Updated 18 March 200718 March 2007.
A peak behind Queenstown, commanding stunning panoramic views.
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Huia loop walk - Waitakere Ranges
½ – 1 day. Easy/medium. Loop track. Updated 16 April 201016 April 2010.
Ok this is another goodie, 3-4 hours walk in young kauri forest with a view of the Manukau Harbour mouth and a great waterfall on the way - take your togs! A good introduction to tramping for your beginner friends ...
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Tongariro Northern Circuit
4 – 5 days. Easy/medium. Loop track. Updated 19 June 201119 June.
Actually a circuit of Mt Ngauruhoe, this track passes close to the summit of Tongariro in a spectacular, active volcanic landscape of crater lakes, lava flows, and hot springs. A side-trip leads to the summit of Ngauruhoe.
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Te Araroa Trail
95 days. Medium. One way. Updated 27 October 200927 October 2009.
Te Araroa is a proposed walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. It is not complete at present, although some sections of the trail have been opened.
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Maungatautari Traverse
1 day. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 24 May 201024 May 2010.
A traverse of Mt Maungatautari and Mt Pukeatua which makes a great day trip and a chance to visit a reserve that has been completely enclosed by a mammal proof fence
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Welcome Flat
2 days. Easy/medium. Return via same track. Updated 6 April 20096 April 2009.
A frosty West Coast valley leading to good hot pools and magnificent mountain scenery on part of the Copland Track.
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