Hiking Trips

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Region

Region

Grade

Grade

Time

Time

Huts

Huts
Distance

19km to Manson

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

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

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

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

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

11.1km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

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

14km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

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

6.45km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

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

10.4km to hut

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

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

18km return

Time

2 days

Grade

Difficult

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.
Distance

14.5km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

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

23.6km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

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

18.4km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

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

7.5km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

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

13km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

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

17km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

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

38km

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Difficult

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.
Distance

25.4km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

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.
Distance

10.3km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

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

16km one way

Time

2 days

Grade

Easy/Moderate

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

15km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

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

32km

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Moderate

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

20.8km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

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.
Distance

11.2km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

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

17.6km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

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

16.4km return

Time

0-4hrs

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

18km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

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

5km return

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

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