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.

9 items with the highest ranking score first

Looking down at tarns near Lake Angelus

South IslandNelson Region

Lake Angelus

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 2 - 3 days (5 - 9 hr each day with 3 route options)

Mt Arthur in the far distance

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Mount / Mt Arthur Tableland Circuit

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 2-4 days

Well formed track

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Abel Tasman Coast Track

Abel Tasman National Park

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

Start from the west coast

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Heaphy Track

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 4 - 6 days, Distance: 78.4 km

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Mount / Mt Owen

Kahurangi National Park

Time: Northern access: 9 hr, Southern access 7 hr, Distance: Courthouse Flat to Granity Pass Hut - 8.3 km

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Lake Rotoiti circuit

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 7 - 10 hrs return

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Inland Track

Abel Tasman National Park

Time: 3 days, Distance: 37.5 km

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Wangapeka Track

Kahurangi National Park

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

Richmond Ranges from near Coppermine Saddle

South IslandNelson Region

40 km return | 11 hours return