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Region

Region

Grade

Grade

Time

Time

Huts

Huts
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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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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