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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.

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 (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 ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

French Ridge Track

Matukituki Valley

French Ridge Track

Matukituki Valley

Time: 4-5 hours, Distance: 7.2 km

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk

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Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours 5 hrs return	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours 5 hrs return
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk

Feature	Value	Info
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours 7-8 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours 7-8 hours
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	10km to 20km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk

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