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Region

Region

Grade

Grade

Time

Time

Huts

Huts
Distance

17.2km return

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

Cape Palliser to White Rock, Wairarapa

Witness the power of the ocean along this wild stretch of Wellington’s coast.
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Distance

3.25km to summit

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Difficult

Mt Cassidy via Cons Track, Arthur’s Pass National Park

An achievable winter or spring summit for those with basic snowcraft skills, Mt Cassidy provides stunning views and enjoyable terrain. By Tarsh Turner
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Distance

18km to campground

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Tunnel Point Campground, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park

Ditch the city for a night of serene seclusion in one of Auckland’s most remote coastal spots. By Dunc Wilson
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Distance

10km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Montana Heritage Trail, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Take a step back in time on this recently upgraded loop through the oldest and largest stand of kauri in the Waitākere Ranges.
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Distance

12.4km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Ridge Track and Scotts Saddle Track, Mt Hutt

In winter this half-day tramp from valley to skyline offers a chance to practise walking in snow. By Jono Poff
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Distance

25km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Dunedin Skyline Walk, Otago

Tag Dunedin’s three peaks on this skyline walk, beginning and ending at the city.
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Distance

22.6km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Te Rerepahupahu Falls, Waitaanga Conservation Area

Follow a historic tram line to a remote campsite at the base of a spectacular waterfall north of Taranaki Maunga. By Stuart Hill
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Distance

14.3km to Middle Head Hut

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Middle Head Hut, Westland

Explore the beautiful Moeraki Valley on this overnighter with a choice of two huts to stay in. By Brian Dobbie
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Distance

8.5km return

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate/Difficult

Mt O’Malley, Arthur’s Pass National Park

Enjoy quintessential Arthur’s Pass scenery on this day trip to the summit of Mt O’Malley. It comes with a pretty tarn and grand views from the summit. By Edward Hathway
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Distance

6.5km to Mangaehuehu Hut (add 2.6km return for Blyth Hut detour)

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Mangaehuehu Hut, Tongariro National Park

A stunning winter out-and-back with three huts to bag
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Distance

5.5km return

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Tangihua Hut, Northland

Walk in one of Northland’s podocarp forests not far from Whangārei, to one of only six huts in the region. By Brian Dobbie
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Distance

16.2km to hut

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Nicholsons Hut via Obelisk, Kopuwai Conservation Area

A wonderful trip with incredible views and overnight options for hiking, mountain biking and ski touring.
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Distance

26km

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Difficult

High Ridge, Tararua Forest Park

High Ridge offers an off-track experience along pleasant alpine tops and through classic Tararua goblin forest, just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the Mt Holdsworth Circuit.
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Distance

14.1km (add 4km for Doom Creek detour)

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Fosters Hut, Mount Richmond Forest Park

Walk the well-graded Wakamarina Track through historic gold mining country to Fosters Hut, perched on a forested ridge in the Richmond Range. By Jesse Wiltshire
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Distance

11.6km one way

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Pike29 Memorial Track, Paparoa National Park

A moving tribute to New Zealand’s worst mining disaster since 1914. By Paulette Birchfield
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Distance

14.7km to summit

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Cloudy Peak, Central Otago

Rolling hills with views of the Upper Clutha plains, the St Bathans Range and the tall peaks of the Lindis make this a worthwhile day trip.
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Distance

9.3km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Moderate

Cattle Ridge Hut, Tararua Forest Park

A sanctuary on the Tararua tops with commanding views over the Wairarapa
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Distance

9.5km

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Pūweto Loop, Waitawa Regional Park

Serene bays, regenerating native bush and a young wetland make for a diverse walk on Auckland’s eastern coast.
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Distance

13.8km to Tarn Hut

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Tarn Hut, Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area

Beautiful views from a charming hut that’s easily accessible from Christchurch make this loop an ideal weekend getaway. By James Stacey
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Distance

17.3km

Time

2-3 days

Grade

Difficult

Rocky Creek Bivouac via Griffin Creek Hut, West Coast

Tackle some rugged terrain and visit remote huts and crystal clear rivers populated by whio. By Victoria Bruce
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Distance

3.3km (one way – add 2km return to continue past the treeline)

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Moderate

Glacier Burn Track, Glenorchy

Surrounded by many bucket-list hikes, the Glacier Burn Track is an underdog that is worth your time. By Jub Bryant
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Distance

11.7km to tarn

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Townson Tarn, Paparoa National Park

Head beyond Buckland Peaks Hut to find amazing camping on a granite plateau or beside a large tarn.
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Distance

6.4km

Time

4-8hrs

Grade

Easy/Moderate

Te Maunga, Aorangi Forest Park

A hunter’s hut makes a good overnight destination for those wishing to climb this high point near Wellington.
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Distance

14.2km one way

Time

2 days

Grade

Moderate

Lake Mavis, Arthur’s Pass National Park

Camp beneath the crags of Mt Oates at this incredible alpine campsite, all within a day’s walk of the Arthur’s Pass highway.
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Distance

8.3km to hut

Time

0-4hrs

Grade

Easy

Ellis Hut and Yeomans Track

Visit one of Hawke’s Bay oldest huts and the site of a famous manhunt
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