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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6 items with the highest ranking score first

Mt Arthur in the far distance

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Mount / Mt Arthur Tableland Circuit

Kahurangi National Park

92%

20 Reviews

19 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Time: 2-4 days

Well formed track

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Abel Tasman Coast Track

Abel Tasman National Park

91%

986 Reviews

978 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Time: From 1 hour to 5 days, Total Track Distance: 52 km

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Start from the west coast

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Heaphy Track

Kahurangi National Park

91%

48 Reviews

43 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Time: 4 - 6 days, Distance: 78.4 km

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Inland Track

Abel Tasman National Park

84%

9 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Time: 3 days, Distance: 37.5 km

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wangapeka Track

Kahurangi National Park

75%

8 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Time: 4 - 6 days one way, Distance: 59 km

Richmond Ranges from near Coppermine Saddle

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Dun Mountain Trail

no Reviews

 Analysis

40 km return | 11 hours return