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.

13 items with the highest ranking score first

An old bridge spanning the mighty Clutha River

South IslandCentral Otago

Clutha River Track

Alexandra to Clyde

Time: 3 - 4 hrs, Distance: 12.8km (one way)

South IslandCanterbury

Bealey Spur

Arthur's Pass

12 km return | 3 hours 30 minutes return

The Orongorongo Track

North IslandWellington Region

Orongorongo Track

Catchpool Valley, Rimutaka Forest Park

10.4 km return | 4 hours return

Cobb Reservoir

South IslandNelson Region

Time: 4 hrs return. Distance 10km.

Time: 3-4 hr

Sunny Tasman Bay from the Cable Bay Walkway

South IslandNelson Region

Approx 11 km one-way | 3 hours 30 minutes one-way

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South IslandFiordland

Time: 4hr (to the hut)

Cliffs at Whitecliffs

North IslandTaranaki

13 km return | 4 hours return

Boardwalk - Okura Bush

North IslandAuckland Region

11.7 km one-way | 3 hours one-way

Piako County Tramway

North IslandWaikato

Piako County Tramway

Waiorongomai Valley

approx 11 km return | 4 hours return

South IslandWanaka Region

Time: 1.5 - 3 hours (loop track) Distance: 11.5km

Tawharanui coastline

North IslandAuckland Region

North Coast Track

Tawharanui Regional Park

approx 11 km return | 3 hours 30 minutes return

North IslandNorthland

approx 11 km return | 3 ¼ hours return