Kairara Rock (Dukes Nose), Northland
One of the north’s best kept secrets, Duke’s Nose offers royal views of Whangaroa Harbour for the price of a 5-6 hour return slog. Reached only by a near…
- Distance
- 5.23km
- Time
- 5-6hr return
- Grade
- Moderate
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Kirwans Hut via Montgomerie Hut, Victoria Forest Park
There’s something of a wild west feel to this rewarding two-night circuit in the South Island’s Victoria Forest Park, starting and finishing near the town of Reefton. The highlight…
- Distance
- 36.8km
- Time
- Gannons Road bridge to Montgomerie Hut, 3-4hr; To Kirwans Hut, 4-5hr; To Capleston, 4hr
- Grade
- Easy/Moderate
Te Puia Loop, Kaweka Forest Park
The five gorges This loop walk in the foothills of the Kaweka Range can be done in two-four days depending on your desired intensity level. With three huts and…
- Distance
- 24.6km
- Time
- Car park to Middle Hill Hut, 3-4hr; To Makino Hut, 5-6hr; To Te Puia Hut, 1.5hr; To car park, 2-3hr
- Grade
- Moderate/Difficult
Grandview Mountain, Hawea
Rising to 1398m above Lake Hawea, the aptly-named Grandview Mountain provides a stunning panorama without the crowds of nearby Roys Peak. Starting from the car park at the Nook…
- Distance
- 9km
- Time
- 4-6hr return
- Grade
- Moderate