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Region

Region

Grade

Grade

Time

Time

Huts

Huts
Distance

9.6km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Moss Creek Track, Coromandel Forest Park

Leave the hubbub of the Pinnacles Track and enjoy this intrepid out-and-back, complete with basic campsite.
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Distance

16.8km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Benmore Hut via Annavale Track, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park 

Climb through tussock-covered farmland and stay at a cosy hut on this accessible circuit.
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Distance

22km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

Kahurangi Point Route, Kahurangi National Park

Take a remote beach walk with four river crossings to Kahurangi Point lighthouse at the northern tip of the Karamea Bight.
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Distance

18.5km

Time

3-4 days

Grade

Difficult

Top Dingle Hut via Mt Gladwish, Hāwea Conservation Park

Enjoy a spectacular three-day loop over Mt Gladwish and out via Top Dingle Hut.
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Distance

11.5km one way

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Angelus Hut via Robert Ridge, Nelson Lakes National Park

Traverse the exposed Robert Ridge to the jewel of Nelson Lakes and its namesake hut.
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Distance

9km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Ecology Trail and Takatū Loops, Tāwharanui Regional Park

Get a taste of what predator-free Aotearoa might look and sound like as you experience the best of beach, bush and birdlife at Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary.
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Distance

8.1km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

Karioi Track, Pirongia Forest Park

Take on the Karioi Crossing – a dramatic day trip that’s doable in any season.
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Distance

8.7km to hut

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Pakihi Hut, Urutawa Conservation Area

Climb gently on a well-maintained track to a 1960s hut nestled in dense forest.
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Distance

11.5km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Lake Brunner Scenic Trail, West Coast

A community-built walk from Moana along the shores of Lake Brunner/Moana to Bain Bay.
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Distance

24.2km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Iron Gate Hut via Tunupō, Ruahine Forest Park 

A satisfying round trip along this high Ruahine range with a night at a five-year-old hut.
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Distance

14km one way

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

Trains Hut, Waitōtara Conservation Area

Take an adventurous sidle alongside the Waitōtara River.
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Distance

9km to hut

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

Lower Arahura Hut, West Coast

Māori pounamu gatherers and, later, gold miners blazed the way up the magnificent Arahura River.
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Distance

11km to hut

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Pinchgut Hut via Summit Track, Mt Thomas Conservation Area

Take the Summit Track to Pinchgut Hut for a reasonably challenging trip with expansive views.
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Distance

9km return

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

Mt William Walkway, Waikato

A challenging climb of Mt William will be rewarded with impressive views.
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Distance

21.5km

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Waiopehu Hut via Gable End Ridge, Tararua Forest Park

There are dramatic views of Dundas Ridge from both the trail and the hut on this loop, which is just an hour from Wellington.
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Distance

19.6km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Big Ben, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park

You’ll get your feet wet before a rocky climb and the reward of picture-postcard views in all directions.
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Distance

3.7km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Frampton’s Hut, Waimā Forest

The Six Foot Track is an ideal day walk into Northland’s Waimā Forest, or for an overnight stay at Frampton’s Hut.
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Distance

18.3km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Whakapapaiti Hut, Tongariro National Park

Enjoy the terrain and landscapes on this easy overnight loop.
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Distance

13.3km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

Booth’s Cottage, Glenhope Scenic Reserve

An easy circuit to historic Booth’s Cottage and along the Porika Track makes an excellent day out in Nelson’s big backyard.
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Distance

7.50km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

This easy out and back has stunning ridgeline views, a hidden waterfall to swim under and a cosy four-bunk hut.
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Distance

11.4km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Difficult

Mt Hanley via Williamson Spur, Hanley Faces Conservation Area

Expect a fair dose of adventure and scenic views of Moke Lake as you scramble your way up Williamson Spur to Mt Hanley.
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Distance

16.5km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Cameron Hut, Hakatere Conservation Park

An easy(ish) walk up the Cameron River to visit the hut with the famous purple door.
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Distance

13km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

Northern Walkway, Wellington City

The Northern Walkway connects points of intriguing social and natural history.
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Distance

8.5km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Suspension Bridge and Wairoa Loop tracks, Hūnua Ranges Regional Park

An accessible walk that feels a world away from the city.
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Distance

15.6km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

The Elliot Tops route, West Coast

A reopened forest service route gives relatively easy access to luxurious alpine herb fields and two idyllic tarns.
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