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Region

Region

Grade

Grade

Time

Time

Huts

Huts
Distance

12km (16km via the scree descent)

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Mt Wakefield, Aoraki Mt Cook National Park

Mt Wakefield is one of our 75 Top Trampers’ Peaks.
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Distance

26km

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Moderate

Pouākai Circuit, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

Cross beneath Taranaki Maunga and striking rock formations, through one-of-a-kind Ahukawakawa swamp and to mirror-like Pouākai Tarn.
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Distance

9.4km to hut

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

Edwards Hut, Arthur’s Pass National Park

Enjoy a classic valley tramp with river crossings and rugged alpine views.
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Distance

10km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Lowry from Days Bay, East Harbour Regional Park

This appealing loop is an easy half-day option for walkers wanting to explore some of Wellington’s best-preserved forest.
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Distance

25.4km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Highland Creek Hut, Otago

The Motutapu Track is a three- to four-day walk between Wānaka and Arrowtown through the tussock valleys and passes of Motatapu and Soho high-country stations.
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Distance

14.6km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park

Mt Peel is one of our 75 Top Trampers’ Peaks.
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Distance

12km return

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Lagoon Saddle huts, Craigieburn Forest Park

Enjoy a steady climb to two huts and breathtaking panoramas.
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Distance

15km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Longslip Mountain, Lindis Conservation Area

The Lindis Pass area is known for its dramatic high-country landscapes and sweeping vistas.
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Distance

7.6km each way

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Ridge Track, Kaitoke Regional Park

A walkway of surprising variety, colour and history for those seeking a day trip from the capital.
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Distance

7km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Sam Summers Hut, Otago

Discover hidden waterfalls and goldmining history just minutes from Queenstown.
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Distance

10.5km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Waharau Ridge Track Loop, Waharau Regional Park

Immerse yourself in nature on this peaceful, out-of-the-way trail in the eastern Hūnua Ranges.
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Distance

14.5km return

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Rough Creek tarn, Nelson Lakes National Park

Begin through luxuriant beech forest on the Loop Track in Kerr Bay.
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Distance

19km to Manson

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Manson, Kāweka Forest Park

A remote peak in the heart of the Kāweka, Manson rewards adventurous trampers with commanding views over the rugged interior.
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Distance

15km from 2WD car park or 10km from 4WD car park

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Otamatapaio Hut, Oteake Conservation Park

An overnight hike that captures the solitude, big sky and subtle beauty of the high country.
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Distance

11.1km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Farewell Spit Walk, Farewell Spit Nature Reserve

Cross the dunes of an ever-changing landscape at New Zealand’s largest sand spit.
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Distance

14km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

McKerrow, Remutaka Forest Park

Slogs and bogs are par for the course on this solid day trip that rewards walkers with primeval forest and harbour views.
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Distance

6.45km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

Sudden Valley Bivouac, Arthur’s Pass National Park

Clamber up a rugged valley to a two-bunk hut with beautiful mountain views.
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Distance

10.4km to hut

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Triangle Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

Travel broad tussock tops beyond the popular Rangiwahia Hut to a cosy six-bunker nestled in the Ruahine interior.
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Distance

18km return

Time

2 days

Grade

Difficult

Mt Technical tarns, Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve

A string of rocky summits rises above the roar of traffic on the Lewis Pass highway, their lofty peaks flanked by steep tussocky terrain and unstable scree.
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Distance

14.5km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park

Experience the spectacular geology and commanding views of Mt Somers by completing this overnight loop.
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Distance

23.6km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Green Point Hut, Gamack Conservation Area

Journey up the broad Jollie River valley to a historic musterer’s hut.
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Distance

18.4km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Leaning Lodge, Rock and Pillar Conservation Area

Walk to a modern hut high on the Rock and Pillar Range with extensive views over the Taieri Valley.
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Distance

7.5km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Tahurangi Lodge circuit, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

Enjoy Taranaki Maunga via Razorback Ridge as a half-day trip or an overnighter.
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Distance

13km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

Waipu Cove to Mangawhai Heads, Northland

This section of Te Araroa includes a mix of coastal, farmland, native bush and clifftop walking.
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Distance

17km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Globe Hill Track, Victoria Forest Park

Walk or cycle through a new recreation area for a unique look at mine site rehabilitation.
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