Walking

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Walking and Trekking

Walking and trekking the tracks throughout New Zealand is top of the to-do list for many travellers to New Zealand. From gentle, scenic short walks to multi-day adventures, experience Aotearoa on foot and immerse yourself in the bush, beach and wilderness you came to see.

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Mt Sunday (Edoras)

Distance: 2km

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Deer Spur track

Peel Forest Park

Time: 2 hr return

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Bealey Spur

Arthur's Pass

12 km return | 3 hours 30 minutes return

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Time: 3 hr round trip

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Time: 40 min return From Akaroa, take the Akaroa Lighthouse Road - 11 km of steep, narrow rough road, suitable for 4 wheel-drive vehicles.

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Waterfall Track

Hanmer Forest

Time: 2 hr 30 min return

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Temple Basin walk

Arthur's Pass

Time: 3 hr return

Time varies : from 1 hour to 3 hours return

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Summit Road Walkway

Banks Peninsula

Time: 4 hr 30 min - 5 hr one way Note: Closed for lambing August - October

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Pigeon Bay Walkway

Banks Peninsula

Features include spectacular coastal views, tītoki trees, akeake, and native passion vine/kōhia at their southern limits

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Time: 2.5 hours return

Tracks in Peel Forest

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Allans Track walk

Peel Forest Park

Time: 2 - 3 hr round trip - returning via Fern Walk

Views from Helicopter Hill

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Lyndon Saddle and Helicopter Hill

Craigieburn Forest Park

5.6 km return | 4 hours return

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Magnificent Gully Walk

Orton Bradley Park

2 1/4 hrs round trip

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Lookout Track

Orton Bradley Park

3-4 hours return

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Waterfall Gully Track

Orton Bradley Park

2 1/2 hours return

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Tablelands Track

Orton Bradley Park

2 1/2-3 hours return