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Region

Region

Grade

Grade

Time

Time

Huts

Huts
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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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

10.3km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Karangahake Bush and Historic Gorge Loop, Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park

Navigate tunnels, cool off in a river and delve into gold mining history – you can’t bypass this Kaimai favourite.
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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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