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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21 items with the highest ranking score first

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Croesus Track

Paparoa National Park

4.9 7 reviews

Time: 7 - 8 hr, Distance: 18 km

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Mangahao Makahika Track

Mangaore, Tararua Forest Park

4.8 1 review

Time: 6 - 7 hrs going south, 7- 8 hrs going north, Distance: 15 km

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Benmore Range access track

Access to Benmore Range Conservation Area

4.8 1 review

Time: 7 hr return, Distance: 17 km return, 800 m vertical

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Mount / Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki Walk

Banks Peninsula

4.8 1 review

Time: 5 - 6 hr return

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Alex Knob Track

Franz Josef Glacier Area

4.8 23 reviews

Time: 8 hr return

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Mueller Hut Route

4.7 74 reviews

10.4 km return | 7 hours return

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro National Park

4.6 1024 reviews

19.4 km one-way | 7-8 hours one-way

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Avalanche Peak track

Arthur's Pass

4.6 33 reviews

Time: 6 - 8 hr return

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Mount Taranaki Summit Track

North Egmont, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

4.6 97 reviews

12.6 km return | 7h 45 minutes return

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Powell Hut

Mount Holdsworth

4.5 2 reviews

15 km return | 6 hours return

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