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Region

Region

Grade

Grade

Time

Time

Huts

Huts
Distance

38km

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Difficult

Tapuae-o-Uenuku, Inland Kaikoura Range

New Zealand’s highest mountain north of the Aoraki Mount Cook region is also one of the 10 ultra-prominent peaks of Aotearoa, making this classic climb a priority for anyone’s list.
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Distance

25.4km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Harris Saddle and Routeburn Falls Hut, Mount Aspiring National Park

If you are time poor or can’t secure a booking for the full Routeburn Track, an out-and-back hike to Harris Saddle makes a spectacular day out.
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Distance

16km one way

Time

2 days

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Carrington Hut, Arthur’s Pass National Park

Be inspired by bigger adventures and mountain grandeur at this age-old base.
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Distance

15km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Dobson Loop Track, Tararua Forest Park

Linger longer on this attractive loop to Smith Creek Shelter.
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Distance

32km

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Moderate

Dianes Hut via Dead Dog Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

Bag several huts in a quiet part of the northern Ruahine over a solid weekend.
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Distance

20.8km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Mt Hikurangi, Raukumara Conservation Park

The Raukumara Range of the North Island’s rugged East Cape is home to Aotearoa’s northernmost alpine zone and the island’s highest non-volcanic peak.
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Distance

11.2km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Kãnuka Loop Track, Bendigo Historic Reserve

Explore rock formations, gullies and kānuka scrubland with magnificent views of several mountain ranges, Lake Dunstan and the Upper Clutha Valley.
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Distance

17.6km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Kaimanawa Circuit (Sharp Cone and Mt Urchin), Kaimanawa Forest Park

The U2U Urchin to Umukarikari loop offers plenty of ridge travel and incredible views of TongariroNational Park.
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Distance

16.4km return

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Baikie Hut, Ruataniwha Conservation Park

This accessible walk to an atmospheric old musterer’s hut is ideal for families or those short on time.
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Distance

18km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

Bream Bay Walk, Northland

From Ruakākā, the sweeping curve of Bream Bay almost demands to be walked and will not disappoint.
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Distance

5km return

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

Carroll Hut, Arthur’s Pass National Park

The short, sharp ascent to Carroll Hut offers an express route into the Southern Alps.
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Distance

30km return

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Mt Taylor, Hakatere Conservation Park

Climb the highest peak in the Canterbury foothills for outstanding views and inspiration for trips to come.
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Distance

22km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

Pukekohe Five Summits Walk and Cycle Trail, Auckland

A treasure hunt to find the five summits that encircle Pukekohe.
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Distance

12.3km, Pukerua Station to Plimmerton Station; or 8.5km, car park to car park

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Wairaka Walkway, Wellington

Escape from the capital for the day and take a walk on the wild side, with access made easy by public transport.
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Distance

22.3km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Inland Track (south), Abel Tasman National Park

Find roots, mud and solitude in the hinterland of Abel Tasman National Park.
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Distance

7.5km one way

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Philip J Cox Memorial Hut, Silverpeaks Scenic Reserve

Sample Dunedin’s easily accessible Silverpeaks by walking the new River Track to four-bunk Philip J Cox Memorial Hut.
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Distance

22.2km

Time

3-4 days

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Ohuinga, Ruahine Forest Park

Climb two peaks connected by a ridge likened to a saw-blade.
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Distance

13.3km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Mt Brown Hut circuit, Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve

Watch the sunset on this overnight loop with stunning views, an optional summit and swimming holes.
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Distance

18km to hut

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Port Craig School Hut, Fiordland National Park

Walk back in time to historic Port Craig and stay in the last remaining building from the logging era.
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Distance

15.8km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Pararaha Valley–Whatipū Beach Loop, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Watch the sunset on this overnight loop with stunning views, an optional summit and swimming holes.
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Distance

8km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Maukuratawhai, Molesworth Recreation Reserve

Enjoy a steady climb to a seemingly elusive summit.
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Distance

11.5km to biv

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

North Whetu Bivouac, Kaweka Forest Park

Walk the length of the Kaweka Range to stay at this cosy bivouac.
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Distance

31km return

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Difficult

Mt Xenicus, Mt Aspiring National Park

Camp in the Valley of the Trolls, just off the Routeburn Track, and climb a peak that thousands pass beneath each year but few ever summit.
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Distance

16km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Tawa Hut, Waioweka Conservation Area

Venture into the east coast backcountry and stay the night in a classic six-bunk hut.
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Distance

25km

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Dundas Circuit, Tararua Forest Park

There is elevation and exhilaration to be had on this classic 2- to 3-day tramp in the northern Tararua Range.
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