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Region

Grade

Grade

Time

Time

Huts

Huts
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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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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