Gabriela
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Maungaroa Lookout Track
Steep uphill from the road, stunning view from the lookout over Piha Beach and Lion Rock (sunset!).
Down to Garden Road, lush vegetation.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea ▷
Oparara Arch Walk
A few short walks to caves, arches and a small lake/pond.
All through West Coast bush - lovely! Long gravel road to drive but in a good condition. Informative displays and flush toilets at the carpark.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Pororari River Track
When done as a loop it is an easy half day walk.
Through an almost magic Nikau forest all along the river, then uphill over the range, down to Punakaiki River. Back to Pororari carpark along the road.
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South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷ Halfmoon Bay ▷
Rakiura Track
Easy three day track, beaches (freezing!), bush, lots of very funny bird song, muddy in some places, but not an issue if only three days on the track.