The Best Trails in New Zealand

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  • Roys Peak (1578 m) and Mount Alpha (1630 m)

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    12.20mi
    Elevation +
    5518f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofRoys Peak (1578 m) and Mount Alpha (1630 m) Photo ofRoys Peak (1578 m) and Mount Alpha (1630 m) Photo ofRoys Peak (1578 m) and Mount Alpha (1630 m)

    The Roys Peak track is an official track from the Department Of Conservation in New Zealand. This track follows the official Roys Peak track all the way to the top of Roys Peak and then it continues for another 2.4 Ki...

  • Mt Taranaki Summit Route

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    near North Mount Egmont, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Author
    damianlivesey
    Distance
    7.75mi
    Elevation +
    5276f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMt Taranaki Summit Route Photo ofMt Taranaki Summit Route Photo ofMt Taranaki Summit Route

    Mt Taranaki Summit Route probably my favourite hike in the whole of New Zealand. On a clear day the views stretch out in all directions as far as the eye can see. It's a relentlessly steep climb the whole way, trek...

  • Thomson’s Gorge Road

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    near Lindis Crossing, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    finniananderson
    Distance
    17.90mi
    Elevation +
    3819f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThomson’s Gorge Road Photo ofThomson’s Gorge Road Photo ofThomson’s Gorge Road

    Bit tricky to find the start - head North on SH8, take a right just before (where the bridge starts) the Lindis Crossing onto Ardgour Road and follow the road for 2.5km, then turn right onto Thomson's Gorge Road (it's si...

    Great track. I started from the other end near Ophir. Be aware that the farmers like to close the access in lambing seas...
    Mike Yeates

  • Routeburn Track

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    near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Telcontar_
    Distance
    21.78mi
    Elevation +
    6257f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofRouteburn Track Photo ofRouteburn Track Photo ofRouteburn Track

    This is the entirety of the four day/three night Routeburn Track. The track was walked in the Glenorchy to the Te Anau direction. It is a difficult walk in places, with some sections that are exposed to variable weather ...

    Our group did this in the opposite direction and included the Greenstone track
    Peaky70

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  • Hooker Lake, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

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    near Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    jimmyangel
    Distance
    6.76mi
    Elevation +
    659f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHooker Lake, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand Photo ofHooker Lake, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand Photo ofHooker Lake, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

    This is a stunningly beautiful hike up the Hooker river valley and glacier lake with incredible views of the highest mountains of New Zealand's Southern Alps, including Mount Cook and Mount Sefton. The trail crosses over...

  • Skippers Road

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    near Upper Shotover, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    finniananderson
    Distance
    17.31mi
    Elevation +
    3396f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkippers Road Photo ofSkippers Road Photo ofSkippers Road

    On the way out, in a rush to see the game. No deep crossing or anything, just a real nice drive. Heaps of tracks and things to see. Just head up to Coronet Peak and huck a left before the top (it’s signposted). Lots of ...

    Great trail with stunning scenery just keep your eyes on the road and enjoy.
    teulaert

  • Nelson Rabbit Island Loop

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    near Nelson, Nelson (New Zealand)
    Author
    boober fraggle
    Distance
    41.47mi
    Elevation +
    692f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofNelson Rabbit Island Loop Photo ofNelson Rabbit Island Loop Photo ofNelson Rabbit Island Loop

    Taste Trail to Rabbit Island via Rail Trail, time for swimming, then loop around Rabbit Island and return to Nelson via the Coastal Trail. Flat and easy with lots of scenery and chances to stop.

  • avalanche flats track

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    near Shannon, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    bdog
    Distance
    5.84mi
    Elevation +
    331f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofavalanche flats track Photo ofavalanche flats track Photo ofavalanche flats track

    Good leg stretch. Track is part of the route into Managhao flats hut it skirts the edge of Mangahao (upper) reservoir before it turns back into the Managhao River. The water is clean, clear and emerald green with plenty ...

  • Lake Tekapo

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    near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Author
    Te Kopai Schwartz
    Distance
    67.40mi
    Elevation +
    2749f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLake Tekapo Photo ofLake Tekapo Photo ofLake Tekapo

    Lake Tekapo to Macaulay’s Hut, First 30kms up lake Tekapo is just a gravel road there is a lake shore 4x4 track that goes half way up the lake didn’t try this but there’s posted signs. Drop your tyres at the first rive...

  • Angelus Peak from Angelus hut

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    near Saint Arnaud, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    4.11mi
    Elevation +
    1854f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAngelus Peak from Angelus hut Photo ofAngelus Peak from Angelus hut Photo ofAngelus Peak from Angelus hut

    This track starts from Angelus hut and goes up Angelus peak and back again to the hut. From the hut you can clearly see the summit of Angelus peak. You can also see the ridge that leads to the summit and the saddle we...

  • Signal hill (Dunedin)

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    near Waverley, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    6.11mi
    Elevation +
    1407f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSignal hill (Dunedin) Photo ofSignal hill (Dunedin) Photo ofSignal hill (Dunedin)

    Easy walk in the city of Dunedin. You can park your car and start to walk either from Logan park, where this track starts, or a bit further, at the Signal Hill reserve car park, marked in the track with the waypoint nam...

  • Mount Difficulty circular track through Slapjack saddle

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    near Bannockburn, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    14.81mi
    Elevation +
    4491f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Difficulty circular track through Slapjack saddle Photo ofMount Difficulty circular track through Slapjack saddle Photo ofMount Difficulty circular track through Slapjack saddle

    This hike goes up Mount Difficulty (1285 m) making a circular loop following official DOC tracks. The track starts at Felton road, in the vicinity of Cromwell. The last bit of Felton road seems to be private so you ha...

  • Mount Rosa (1322 m) and Mount Mason (1043 m)

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    near Gibbston, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    8.78mi
    Elevation +
    3799f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Rosa (1322 m) and Mount Mason (1043 m) Photo ofMount Rosa (1322 m) and Mount Mason (1043 m) Photo ofMount Rosa (1322 m) and Mount Mason (1043 m)

    The Mount Rosa track is an official track from the Department Of Conservation in New Zealand. The track starts at the Oxbox Adventure parking. I asked them if there was any problem parking my car there and they said n...

  • Mount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark

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    near Pokororo, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    10.81mi
    Elevation +
    2953f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark Photo ofMount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark Photo ofMount Arthur (1795 m) from Flora carpark

    This hike starts at the Flora car park. It is a challenge just to arrive at the car park. It's steep all the way and quite steep at some points. It is challenging to go up and also to go down. I was surprised to see so m...

  • Circle track (Manapouri)

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    near Manapouri, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    4.66mi
    Elevation +
    1247f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCircle track (Manapouri) Photo ofCircle track (Manapouri) Photo ofCircle track (Manapouri)

    Hike following the Circle track from DOC (Department Of Conservation). To get to the start of the track you need to cross to the other side of the Waiau River or lake Manapouri, depending on where you start. To cross ...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer)

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    StephenBrown
    Distance
    14.78mi
    Elevation +
    3136f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer)

    *Rated difficult due to the length and lack of opportunities to turn back given the one-way nature of this route. In terms of terrain difficulty, it isn't too strenuous. There are some steep bits (particularly the uphill...

  • Molesworth station and Jollies Pass

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    near Dashwood, Marlborough (New Zealand)
    Author
    finniananderson
    Distance
    106.18mi
    Elevation +
    8950f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofMolesworth station and Jollies Pass Photo ofMolesworth station and Jollies Pass Photo ofMolesworth station and Jollies Pass

    Awesome scenic drive. Nothing difficult, Jollies Pass easy as too, could be trickier in winter if wet but can’t see it being too hard. Only went into 4WD for the river crossing

  • Fox Glacier View Road

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    near Fox Glacier, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Author
    juic3r
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofFox Glacier View Road Photo ofFox Glacier View Road Photo ofFox Glacier View Road

    So, the nice track that allowed to see the glacier from up close is gone in a mudslide in March 2019. So now the access road has to be walked instead, and the views are from farther away. On mid November, they are still ...

  • Gertrude Saddle Valley

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    near Milford Sound, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Emmapaskins
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofGertrude Saddle Valley Photo ofGertrude Saddle Valley Photo ofGertrude Saddle Valley

    Just walking through the valley, turning around when route gets more advanced. Follow orange markers. Lovely daywalk on a clear day on the way to or from Milford Sound, definitely worth doing if you have time. Full trac...

  • Bald hill from North to South

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    near Raymonds Gap, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    11.72mi
    Elevation +
    2241f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBald hill from North to South Photo ofBald hill from North to South Photo ofBald hill from North to South

    Hike on the Longwood forest following the Te Araroa trail north to south from the end of Merivale road to the summit of Bald Hill. We leave the car at the gates of the Forestry. There was a signpost stating you could ...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    rrtu
    Distance
    14.37mi
    Elevation +
    4406f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit

    [All description given here is for summer conditions. In winter, it is completely different and of a very high level, check with the park staff] Total walking time: around 9 hours. Total time (including stops): 10.5 hou...

  • Auckland Foreshore Heritage Walk,NZ

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    near Saint Marys Bay, Auckland (New Zealand)
    Author
    LMChak
    Distance
    9.66mi
    Elevation +
    620f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofAuckland Foreshore Heritage Walk,NZ Photo ofAuckland Foreshore Heritage Walk,NZ Photo ofAuckland Foreshore Heritage Walk,NZ

    Starts from Point Erin Park; with free parking, toilet and playground. Information available from Point 1 and end at Point 25. One way is within two hours and it's good to enjoy lunch on the way back.

  • Treble Cone (2058 m)

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    5.38mi
    Elevation +
    2638f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTreble Cone (2058 m) Photo ofTreble Cone (2058 m) Photo ofTreble Cone (2058 m)

    Before describing the track itself it is worth describing how to get to the start of the track since it is a bit unusual. The Treble Cone ski area is closed down outside of the ski season. To get all the way up to the r...

  • Parapara peak track

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    near Onekaka, Tasman (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    10.87mi
    Elevation +
    4491f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofParapara peak track Photo ofParapara peak track Photo ofParapara peak track

    The Parapara Peak track is a DOC maintained track that starts at the small parking with the DOC signpost and goes all the way to the Parapara Peak summit. It is quite a long track, 18 km return, and not so easy mainly b...

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