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Region

Region

Grade

Grade

Time

Time

Huts

Huts
Distance

12.7km to hut

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Yeats Ridge Hut, West Coast

It’s worth pushing on to this hut in a remote, expansive basin.
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Distance

7.65km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Anti Crow Hut, Arthur’s Pass National Park

The walk from Klondyke Bridge to Anti Crow Hut is an easy and pleasant trip and often used as a stepping stone for alpine adventuring.
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Distance

8.4km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Cosseys–Massey Loop Track, Hūnua Ranges Regional Park

A loop comprising three tracks that climb from Hūnua Falls through lush forest to Cosseys Dam and back.
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Distance

28.3km

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Moderate

Aorangi Crossing, Aorangi Forest Park

Walk through the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve’s ‘dark core’ on this remote crossing dotted with numerous swimming holes.
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Distance

9.4km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Difficult

Major Peak, Whakaari Conservation Area

Located in the heart of the Richardson Range, Major Peak is one of the few easily accessible 2000m mountains in the Queenstown Lakes District.
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Distance

7km to hut

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

Motutapere Hut, Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park

Walk the Mount Eliza Mine Track to a cute three-bunk hut in the Kaimai Range.
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Distance

15.3km to summit

Time

2 days

Grade

Difficult

Emily Peak, Fiordland National Park

A stunning outing for those with a good head for heights and an appetite for scrambling.
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Distance

13km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Atiu Creek Regional Park circuit, Auckland

This ‘grand tour’ offers views across tidal Ōruawharo River to Kaipara Harbour.
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Distance

7.54km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Cannibal Gorge Hut, Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve

Take a pleasant walk along the Maruia River through a valley rich in human history.
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Distance

13km to hut

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Salisbury Lodge via Gordons Pyramid, Kahurangi National Park

Encounter ever-changing landscapes in karst country.
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Distance

8.11km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Mangorewa Track, Mangorewa Ecological Area

A loop of two halves – one half lowland forest, the other mossy riverbed.
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Distance

14km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Gollans Stream Route, East Harbour Regional Park

Cool your feet with an upstream adventure near Wellington accessible by public transport.
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Distance

7.85km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Fishtail Hut, Mt Richmond Forest Park

A physically challenging overnighter with humble hospitality above the snowline. By Jesse Wiltshire
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Distance

5.6km to Homunga Bay, 8km to Ngatitangata Road

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Orokawa Homunga Bay Track, Orokawa Scenic Reserve

Enjoy spectacular views on this Bay of Plenty coastal walk. By Stacey Walden
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Distance

10km return to 1920m

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Mt Shrimpton Track to tarns, Mt Aspiring National Park

A tracked climb through forest, then off-track to 1920m for breathtaking views of tarns below Mt Shrimpton. By Edward Hathway
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Distance
Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Otukota and Iron Bark Huts, Ruahine Forest Park

A worthy overnight loop that takes in two huts, a traverse and plenty of valley travel.
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Distance

16.6km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Corner Peak, Hawea Conservation Park

A day trip with a steep climb and wonderful views. By Jo Stillwell
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Distance

14.2km to Whakaihuwaka Mt Humphries trig

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy

Mt Humphries, via Omaru Hut, Whangamomona Conservation Area

An easy overnighter on the edge of Whanganui National Park.
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Distance

14.7km to hut

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Crosbies Hut via Waiotahi Track, Coromandel Forest Park

The Waiotahi Track is the best maintained and most straightforward route to Crosbies Hut.
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Distance

16.06km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Tokomaru / Mt Robertson, Marlborough

Mt Robertson summit via Pukaka Valley offers a solid day tramp, mostly in native bush, close to Blenheim and Picton.
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Distance

16.3km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Healey Creek Hut, West Coast

A rugged climb to a tussock bench with spectacular views over the frontal ranges of the West Coast.
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Distance

15.8km

Time

2 days

Grade

Easy

Mt Reeves Circuit, Tararua Forest Park

An attractive and relaxed loop with an extra treat for geography buffs.
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Distance

20km to hut

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Lauder Basin Hut, Lauder Basin Conservation Area

Walk or cycle through the heart of Central Otago’s high country to a cute two-bunk basic hut. By Brian Dobbie
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Distance

7.5km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Helicopter Hill, Craigieburn Forest Park

This family-friendly, dual-use track has panoramic views from the top. By Verity Jackson
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Distance

10.8km return

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Paretetaitonga, Tongariro National Park

Ruapehu’s third-highest summit is one of several peaks soaring over Whakapapa. It’s an alpine trip perfect for beginners that combines snow, a steaming lake and spectacular views.
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