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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View from Lou's lookout

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Lou's Lookout

Lake Waikaremoana

2 km return | 40 minutes return

4.5 km return | 2 hours 30 minutes return

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Time : 1 hour. Vehicle access to Lookout.

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Onepoto Caves Track

Lake Waikaremoana

2 km return | 1 hours return

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Tauranga Loop Track

Waioeka Gorge

approx 6 km return | 2 hours return

View of Lake Waikaremoana

Time: 3 - 4 days, Distance: 46 km

Regarded as the most comprehensive collection of Northern Hemisphere trees south of the equator.

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4.5 km return | 2 hours return

Looking down Makarori beach to headland & hill walk

Time: 30 mins return

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Moanui, Tawa, Koranga Track

Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve

Time: 6 - 8 hr loop, Distance: 20km loop track

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Mount / Mt Hikurangi

Te Ara ki Hikurangi - Ruakumara Range

Time: 7 hr Distance: 10km

5.6 km return | 3 hours return

Bridge abutments on the Otoko Walkway

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5 km one-way | 2 hours 30 minutes one-way

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Whataupoko Reserve

Mountain Biking

Langford Fallon Reserve (commonly known as Whataupoko Park) fits heaps of mountain bike trails into a small area. Short, varied runs are the order...

This marine is a special area of coastal and marine environment in which marine life and natural features are legally protected. It's home to...

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Manganuku Track

Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve

approx 9 km return | 3 hours return

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Tuahine Point

Lighthouse Relic

Located 7km from Gisborne city at the southern end of Wainui Beach, 1-2 hours return to enjoy the scenery. A reasonably difficult walk over sandy...