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Trails in New Zealand
65 trails found
ChallengingMountain Track
Mueller Hut Route
Twizel
10.4 km1050m gain1 day (6-8 hours)
Mueller Hut Route, New Zealand: A demanding 10.4km alpine walk in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Ascend from the Tasman Valley to Mueller Hut for unparalleled, close-up panoramas of Aoraki/Mount Coo…
ModerateDay Walk
Rangitoto Summit Walk
Auckland
5.2 km260m gain2-3 hours
Ascend Rangitoto Island's volcanic cone on this moderate 5.2km walk near Auckland, New Zealand. In 2-3 hours, reach the summit for stunning panoramas of the Hauraki Gulf and its islands. Traverse a…
ModerateGreat Walk
Whanganui Journey
Taumarunui
145 km250m gain5 days
Paddle New Zealand's Whanganui River on this 145km, 5-day moderate route. This unique water-based Great Walk winds through the North Island's heartland, showcasing ancient Māori heritage and pristine…
ModerateMulti-Day Walk
Pouakai Circuit
New Plymouth
25 km1450m gain2-3 days
Circle the majestic Mount Taranaki/Egmont on the Pouakai Circuit, a moderate 25km loop in New Zealand. This 2-3 day walk traverses ancient podocarp forests and alpine tussock lands, revealing stunning…
ChallengingDay Walk
Ben Lomond Track
Queenstown
14 km1438m gain6-8 hours
A demanding return walk from Queenstown via the Tiki Trail to Ben Lomond’s 1,748 m summit. Allow six to eight hours; DOC’s route description gives about 14 km return and 1,438 m of climbing from town.
ChallengingDay Walk
Isthmus Peak Track
Wanaka
16 km1386m gain5-6 hours
Isthmus Peak Track, New Zealand: A demanding 16km day walk ascending through alpine scrub and tussock grasslands to a 1386m summit. This challenging route offers unparalleled panoramic vistas of Lake…
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