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Auckland Walks

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Waikato Walks

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Coastal Walks

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Plan Your NZ Hike

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DOC & Huts

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Beginner Walks

Honest New Zealand hiking guides, trail notes and practical advice from Wyld Peak. Real NZ walks, useful planning, DOC basics, safety notes and the small details that actually matter once you leave the car park.

New Zealand Hiking Guides: Walks, Tracks & National Parks

Hakarimata Summit Track Guide: The Huks Steps in Waikato

Hakarimata Summit Track Guide: The Huks Steps i...

The Hakarimata Summit Track looks short on paper, but the Huks steps do not feel short once you start climbing. Here is the honest guide before your legs find out.

Hakarimata Summit Track Guide: The Huks Steps i...

The Hakarimata Summit Track looks short on paper, but the Huks steps do not feel short once you start climbing. Here is the honest guide before your legs find out.