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.

19 items with the highest ranking score first

Untouched goodness on Ulva Island

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Ulva Island

Self Guided Walks

Approx 7 km return | approx 3 hours return (these are maximums)

Rakiura - untouched

Time: 9 - 11 days, Distance: 125 km

Rakiura track; Kaipipi Road

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Rakiura Track

Stewart Island

Time: 3 days, 36km round trip

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Golden Bay

Deep Bay - Ringaringa Beach – Peterson Hill walk, Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr return

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Fuschia and Raroa Walks

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 1hr

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Maori Beach Track

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 6-7 hrs

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Time: 3hr return

Finishing Walk at Horseshoe Bay

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Horseshoe Point Track

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 3-4 hr

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Ryans Creek Walk

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 3.5 hr - 4hr

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Fern Gully Track

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 2 hr return

Rugged serenity

Time: 4 - 6 days round trip from Freshwater, Distance: 71.5 km round trip

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Bathing Beach Walk

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 30 min

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Observation Rock Track

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 30 min

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Garden Mound

Little River Track - Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 4-5 hr

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Kapipi Bay Track

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 3 hr

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Moturau Moana Walk

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 1 hr

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Cemetery Walk

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 45 min

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Evening Cove Walk

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 1.5 hr

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Time: 1.5 hr one way