Walking

Activities ▷ Land Activities ▷

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.

Track Duration
✔︎ Any duration
Up to 10 minutes
10 to 30mins
30 mins to 1 hour
1 to 2 hours
2 to 4 hours
4 to 8 hours
8+ hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Track Length
Any length
Up to 500m
From 500m to 1km
1km to 3km
3km to 10km
10km to 20km
✔︎ 20km and Beyond
Track Difficulty
Any difficulty
Easiest walk
Easy walk
✔︎ Moderate walk
Hard walk

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

A bit of mystery up the Inland Pack Track

Inland Pack Track

Punakaiki

Inland Pack Track

Punakaiki

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
94%

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Inland Track

Abel Tasman National Park

Inland Track

Abel Tasman National Park

Time: 3 days, Distance: 37.5 km

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
94%

8 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

View of Mt Arthur across the Tablelands

Mount / Mt Arthur Tableland Circuit

Kahurangi National Park

Mount / Mt Arthur Tableland Circuit

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 2-4 days

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

You will need to purchase a hut ticket before commencing the walk. These can be purchased from a DOC Visitor Centre
91%

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19 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Walking the Heaphy Track

Heaphy Track

Kahurangi National Park

Heaphy Track

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 4 - 6 days, Distance: 78.4 km

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
90%

48 Reviews

43 Face-to-Face

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Whanganui Journey

Whanganui National Park

Whanganui Journey

Whanganui National Park

Time: Up to 5 days, Distance: 145 km

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
89%

26 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Milford Track

Fiordland National Park

Milford Track

Fiordland National Park

Time: 4 days, Distance: 53.5 km

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
89%

70 Reviews

66 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Board Walk

Kepler Track

Fiordland National Park

Kepler Track

Fiordland National Park

Time: 3 - 4 days, Distance: 60 km

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
88%

199 Reviews

195 Face-to-Face

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North Island ▷ Out East ▷

Birds eye view

Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk

Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk

Time: 3 - 4 days, Distance: 46 km

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
88%

47 Reviews

44 Face-to-Face

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Hillary Trail

Waitakere Ranges

Hillary Trail

Waitakere Ranges

Time - 4 days

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
84%

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Amazing vistas along the Queen Charlotte

Queen Charlotte Track

Queen Charlotte Track

Time: From 1 hour to 5 days one way, Total Distance: 70 km

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
84%

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kawakawa Bay Walking Track

Kawakawa Bay Walking Track

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 2 to 4 hours 2 to 4 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

2 to 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

4 hours return

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
84%

4 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Hollyford Track

Fiordland National Park

Hollyford Track

Fiordland National Park

Time: 4 days one way, Distance: 56 km

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
81%

10 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Moonlight Track

Arthurs Point to Moke Lake

Moonlight Track

Arthurs Point to Moke Lake

Walking time: 4 - 5hrs one way, Mountain biking time: 3-5hrs loop track (38km)

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 4 to 8 hours 4 to 8 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

4 to 8 hours

4 to 8 hours

Full day if you walk this track return

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
78%

3 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Port Craig Wharf

Bluecliffs Beach to Wairaurahiri

South Coast track

Bluecliffs Beach to Wairaurahiri

South Coast track

Time: 10 - 13 hrs, Distance: 33 km (one way)

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
75%

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

This water is definitely pretty chilly on the ...

Copland Track

To Welcome Flat Hut

Copland Track

To Welcome Flat Hut

Time: 2 days return. Distance: 34 km return.

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
75%

37 Reviews

30 Face-to-Face

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Nicola

Germany

Te Anau-Milford Hwy: We spend a couple of days on the road. Did little walks and camped at Lake Gunn DOC campsite. We recommend the Summit Walk incl.the Nature Track at the top.

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North Island ▷ Out East ▷

Looking to the sky

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

A little known NZ gem. Regarded as the most comprehensive collection of Northern Hemisphere trees south of the equator. But that statement doesn...

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk
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North Island ▷ Out East ▷

Moanui, Tawa, Koranga Track

Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve

Moanui, Tawa, Koranga Track

Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve

Time: 6 - 8 hr loop, Distance: 20km loop track

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 4 to 8 hours 4 to 8 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

4 to 8 hours

4 to 8 hours

Unless you decide to stay in one of the huts....

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Te Puia Hut Track to Mangatainoka Hot Springs

Kaweka Forest Park

Te Puia Hut Track to Mangatainoka Hot Springs

Kaweka Forest Park

Approx 22 km return | 6 hours 30 minutes return

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Length

  • 20km and Beyond

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

20km and Beyond

Track Duration

  • 4 to 8 hours 4 to 8 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

4 to 8 hours

4 to 8 hours

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Secluded Coves from the Queen Charlotte Track

Camp Bay to Torea Saddle

Queen Charlotte Track

Camp Bay to Torea Saddle

Queen Charlotte Track

24.5 km one-way | 7 hours 45 minutes one-way

Feature Value Info

Track Length

  • 20km and Beyond

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

20km and Beyond

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Duration

  • 4 to 8 hours 4 to 8 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

4 to 8 hours

4 to 8 hours

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

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