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  • Northern Abel Tasman

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    near Totaranui, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Distance
    14.57mi
    Elevation +
    3576f
    TrailRank
    91| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNorthern Abel Tasman Photo ofNorthern Abel Tasman Photo ofNorthern Abel Tasman

    A very beautiful loop in the northern Abel Tasman from Wainui parking. You should foresee more than 6 hours if you want to stop and relax in different places. The variety of vegetation in the Abel Tasman NP is astonis...

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    mehdi.tabibvand
    Great trip if you don’t want to do was is allegedly a quite monotonous whole 4-day-tramp Abel Tasman Great Walk. The DOC...
    ArielMat
  • Tama Lakes and Taranaki Falls

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Distance
    11.60mi
    Elevation +
    1545f
    TrailRank
    74| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTama Lakes and Taranaki Falls Photo ofTama Lakes and Taranaki Falls Photo ofTama Lakes and Taranaki Falls

    Nice walk. You can go up to Tanaraki falls, in a loop (they are actually two tracks, upper and lower), go up to Lower Tama Lake (the most beautiful in my humble opinion) or if you feel like a little extra challenge go up...

    Nice. Took the low falls track and then up to the lower lake. Was about 4hrs return.
    Shtantwan
  • Lake rotoiti circuit

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Distance
    16.93mi
    Elevation +
    2044f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofLake rotoiti circuit Photo ofLake rotoiti circuit Photo ofLake rotoiti circuit

    Lake rotoiti circuit, this was a great easy walk which doesn't contain any seriously steep sections. There are a couple of creek crossings but if you take care you shouldn't get wet, unlike me when I slipped on a rock an...

    Janvier 2016 bonnes conditions météo il faut avoir une bonne condition physique quelques passage dans les cailloux et le...
    styolo
  • near Blackstone Hill, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    41.80mi
    Elevation +
    8301f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo ofOteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn Photo ofOteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn Photo ofOteake day trip - Mt Buster - Mt Kyeburn

    Epic day trip through Oteake. The cloud rolled in so we did not go to the summitof Mt Kyeburn but I suspect it would be a short(but steep) walk from the track to the summit which is over 1600m high. Super steep in parts...

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  • near Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSouthern Alps. Mt Cook Village. Red Tarns Track. Governors Bush Walk. Photo ofSouthern Alps. Mt Cook Village. Red Tarns Track. Governors Bush Walk. Photo ofSouthern Alps. Mt Cook Village. Red Tarns Track. Governors Bush Walk.

    Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park - (http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/aoraki-mount-cook/) [1] (accessed 2014-05-29). Red Tarns Track, Governors Bush Walk - (http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...

    Fantastic photos
    José Rolo de Sousa
  • near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    11.17mi
    Elevation +
    5719f
    TrailRank
    69
    Photo ofBen Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown Photo ofBen Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown Photo ofBen Lomond (1748 m) and Bowen Peak (1631 m) from Queenstown

    Nice hike that starts from the gondola in Queenstown and goes up Ben Lomond (1748 m) and also the neighbour mountain Bowen Peak (1631 m). The hike can be divided into three parts: Part 1: From the start to the gondo...

  • near Milford Sound, Southland (New Zealand)
    Distance
    37.16mi
    Elevation +
    5577f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofMilford track Great Walk New Zealand Photo ofMilford track Great Walk New Zealand Photo ofMilford track Great Walk New Zealand

    The Milford Track is one of the official Great Walks in New Zealand. It is fact the most famous and coveted one. Every year the hut reservation system opens on a particular day and a few minutes later all days are booked...

  • Mt Richmond

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    near Te Rou, Marlborough (New Zealand)
    Distance
    15.05mi
    Elevation +
    5909f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofMt Richmond Photo ofMt Richmond Photo ofMt Richmond

    This was an overnight hike completed to the Richmond Saddle hut then in the morning we climbed to the summit of Mt Richmond then returned to the hut for a quick lunch before heading back to the stream. If you have a 4wd...

  • near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    Distance
    40.41mi
    Elevation +
    6926f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofKepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise) Photo ofKepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise) Photo ofKepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise)

    The Kepler Track is one of the official Great Walks in New Zealand. This is a circular track that starts and ends at the Kepler track car park, located 5 kilometres south of Te Anau. The car park is quite ample and c...

  • Dawson Falls walk

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    near Dawson Falls, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Distance
    6.53mi
    Elevation +
    1663f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofDawson Falls walk Photo ofDawson Falls walk Photo ofDawson Falls walk

    From Dawson Falls Visitor Centre, along the Wilkies Pools track, towards Stratford Plateau, descending the Enchanted track, along the Waingoro track, down the Ridge track and aground the Kapuni loop track

  • near Totaranui, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Distance
    16.49mi
    Elevation +
    4600f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofAbel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill Photo ofAbel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill Photo ofAbel Tasman Coastal Track Northern Loop - via Gibbs Hill

    Nice walk around the northern part of the Abel Tasman park. While it's not super steep, there's a lot of going uphill/downhill. If you are afraid of heights or are going with little kids, there's a few points (not too lo...

  • Mt Arthur (Wharepapa) return

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    near Pokororo, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Distance
    11.08mi
    Elevation +
    3304f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMt Arthur (Wharepapa) return Photo ofMt Arthur (Wharepapa) return Photo ofMt Arthur (Wharepapa) return

    Fantastic longer day walk - 4 hours to the summit and 3 return, so a full day required. Starts at the Flora Car park entrance to the Kaharangi National park, follow the track for 600 meters and the Mt Arthur track branc...

    Great trail with interesting forest and lots of views. We turned back before the summit due to 60-70 kph winds and freez...
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  • Motueka Estuary loop walk I

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    near Motueka (New Zealand)
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMotueka Estuary loop walk I Photo ofMotueka Estuary loop walk I Photo ofMotueka Estuary loop walk I

    9.5km walking track around the Motueka Estuary. Easy walking on formed trails and roads. Can be easily walked in 2.5 hours. Great views of the estuary and mountains. Many different bird species to see, including (seasona...

    Very interesting! Thank you for posting!
    jmmdds
  • Queen Charlotte track view point

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    near Grove, Marlborough (New Zealand)
    Distance
    8.10mi
    Elevation +
    994f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofQueen Charlotte track view point Photo ofQueen Charlotte track view point Photo ofQueen Charlotte track view point

    da wikipedia The Queen Charlotte Track is a 71 km (44 mi) long New Zealand walking track between Queen Charlotte Sound and Kenepuru Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. It extends from Meretoto / Ship Cove in the north to A...

  • near North Mount Egmont, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Distance
    8.20mi
    Elevation +
    5125f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofMt. Taranaki from North Egmont Visitor Center Photo ofMt. Taranaki from North Egmont Visitor Center Photo ofMt. Taranaki from North Egmont Visitor Center

    Very steep climb, challenging and with a few slightly aerial moves. We climbed to the top just with hiking poles but had there been just a tiny bit more snow, it would have been too sketchy to do without crampons and ice...

  • near Totara North, Northland (New Zealand)
    Distance
    9.28mi
    Elevation +
    1339f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofWairakai Stream Track - Dukes Nose/Kairara Rock - Watertaxi ride Photo ofWairakai Stream Track - Dukes Nose/Kairara Rock - Watertaxi ride Photo ofWairakai Stream Track - Dukes Nose/Kairara Rock - Watertaxi ride

    Beautiful forest, mangroves, interesting rock formations, Swimming holes, steep climb pulling yourself up on metal rail, The best view you've ever had, fun ride back in the watertaxi only 25$ per person. Booking essentia...

  • Abel tasman da Tonga a Ancorage

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    near Awa-iti, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Distance
    8.79mi
    Elevation +
    2205f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofAbel tasman da Tonga a Ancorage Photo ofAbel tasman da Tonga a Ancorage Photo ofAbel tasman da Tonga a Ancorage

    da wikipedia Abel Tasman National Park is a New Zealand national park located between Golden Bay / Mohua and Tasman Bay at the north end of the South Island. It is named after Abel Tasman, who in 1642 became the first E...

  • Tongariro

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Distance
    12.45mi
    Elevation +
    2835f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofTongariro Photo ofTongariro Photo ofTongariro

    da wikipedia Mount Tongariro (/ˈtɒŋɡərɪroʊ/; Māori: [tɔŋaɾiɾɔ]) is a compound volcano in the Taupō Volcanic Zone of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 20 km (12 mi) to the southwest of Lake Taupō, and is the...

  • near Oban, Southland (New Zealand)
    Distance
    52.33mi
    Elevation +
    9938f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofRakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand) Photo ofRakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand) Photo ofRakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand)

    This trip is a bit of a mix between going North on the North West Circuit to climb Mount Anglem and going back and completing the Rakiura Track Great Walk. I will describe them separately so you can choose to walk any o...

  • near Gibbston, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    18.77mi
    Elevation +
    5702f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofBen Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road Photo ofBen Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road Photo ofBen Cruachan (and 5 more summits) from Coal Pit Road

    This track goes up Ben Cruachan and in the way it goes up also another 5 mountains: • Mount Edward • Mount Salmond • {Mount Friend} • {Ben Liliput} • {Ben ForgetMeNot} It looks like Department of C...

  • near Port Craig, Southland (New Zealand)
    Distance
    36.99mi
    Elevation +
    5331f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofHumpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand) Photo ofHumpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand) Photo ofHumpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand)

    The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is the latest incorporation to the list of Great Walks in New Zealand. Although it's run by a private, non for profit organization, the Tuatapere Hump Track Ltd, the Department Of Conserva...

  • Angelus Hut Loop

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Distance
    14.33mi
    Elevation +
    4180f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofAngelus Hut Loop Photo ofAngelus Hut Loop Photo ofAngelus Hut Loop

    We were very fast, took about half the time specified in the sign posts. Expect it to take a few hours more unless you walk very fast.

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