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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South IslandCanterbury

Time: 4 - 6 hr return Note: Closed for lambing August - October

South IslandCanterbury

Time: 3 - 4 hr return to hut

South IslandCanterbury

Time: 1 hr

Time: 2 hr Distance: 6 km

North IslandNorthland

Time: 9 hr Distance: 15 km

North IslandNorthland

Time: 1.5 hr Distance: 4 km

North IslandNorthland

Time: 1.5 hr Distance: 4 km

North IslandNorthland

Time: 5 min Distance: 300 m

North IslandNorthland

Time: 1 hr Distance: 4 km

Time: 2 days Distance: 22 km

North IslandNorthland

Time: 15 minutes Distance: 500 m

South IslandCanterbury

Time: 10 min

North IslandNorthland

Time: 30 min Distance: 1 km

South IslandCanterbury

The Tunnel Walk

Godley Head

Time: 1 hr round trip

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Time: 2 hr 30 min

South IslandCanterbury

Ōtamahua/Quail Island tracks

Whakamaru Beach (Swimmers beach)

Time: 10 minutes

South IslandCanterbury

Time: 1 hr return

Tiny

South IslandWest Coast

Chasm Creek Track is a short walk along an old section of railway, a sculptured creek, and views of the Mokihinui River. 45 mins return via the...

South IslandCanterbury

Time: 30 - 40 min return

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

(Motu Trails)

Motu Dunes Trail

Easy, 2-3 hours, 9kms Cruise on a gravel trail along a spectacular stretch of Pacific Ocean coastline. Regular rises pop you above sand dunes...

Takes the definition of a self-guided walk to a whole new meaning

Tapotupotu

North IslandNorthland

Te Paki Coastal Track

Pandora to Tapotupotu Bay

9 km one-way | 5 hours one-way

Massive totara

South IslandCanterbury

600 m return | 10 minutes return

North IslandNorthland

280 m return | 10 minutes return

North IslandNorthland

800 m return | 20 minutes return

Beach shack at Onetahuti

South IslandNelson Region

Bark Bay to Awaroa

Abel Tasman Coast Track

13.5 km one-way | 4 hours 30 minutes one-way

Awaroa Estuary at low tide

South IslandNelson Region

Awaroa to Totaranui

Abel Tasman Coast Track

7.1 km one-way | 2 hours 20 minutes one-way

Te Pukatea Bay

South IslandNelson Region

Pitt Head Loop Track

Abel Tasman Coast Track

3.4 km return | 1 hour 15 minutes return

South IslandCanterbury

Time: 1 hour