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New Zealand Hiking Guides: Walks, Tracks & National Parks

Takarunga / Mount Victoria Walk Devonport: Honest Guide

Takarunga / Mount Victoria Walk Devonport: Hone...

Takarunga / Mount Victoria is barely a climb, but the harbour view is one of Auckland’s best. Here’s what parking, ferry access and the summit are really like.

Takarunga / Mount Victoria Walk Devonport: Hone...

Takarunga / Mount Victoria is barely a climb, but the harbour view is one of Auckland’s best. Here’s what parking, ferry access and the summit are really like.

Musick Point Short Walk Auckland: Easy Harbour Views, Tūī Song and Local History

Musick Point Short Walk Auckland: Easy Harbour ...

Musick Point short walk Auckland is an easy East Auckland headland stroll with harbour views, tūī birdsong, simple parking, dog-friendly space, local history and rougher tracks near the tip.

Musick Point Short Walk Auckland: Easy Harbour ...

Musick Point short walk Auckland is an easy East Auckland headland stroll with harbour views, tūī birdsong, simple parking, dog-friendly space, local history and rougher tracks near the tip.

Manukau Heads Lighthouse Walk Auckland: Is This Short Coastal Stop Worth the Drive?

Manukau Heads Lighthouse Walk Auckland: Is This...

Manukau Heads Lighthouse walk is almost over before it starts, but the place does the work: a short path, a long drive, west coast wind, shipwreck history and one of...

Manukau Heads Lighthouse Walk Auckland: Is This...

Manukau Heads Lighthouse walk is almost over before it starts, but the place does the work: a short path, a long drive, west coast wind, shipwreck history and one of...

Mercer Bay Loop Walk Auckland: Short West Coast Walk with Huge Tasman Sea Views

Mercer Bay Loop Walk Auckland: Short West Coast...

Mercer Bay Loop Walk is one of Auckland’s best short west coast walks, with huge Tasman Sea views, real cliff exposure, strong sunset light and an uphill return that catches...

Mercer Bay Loop Walk Auckland: Short West Coast...

Mercer Bay Loop Walk is one of Auckland’s best short west coast walks, with huge Tasman Sea views, real cliff exposure, strong sunset light and an uphill return that catches...

Omanawanui Track Walk Auckland: Epic West Coast Views That Make You Earn It

Omanawanui Track Walk Auckland: Epic West Coast...

Omanawanui Track walk Auckland is one of the best west coast walks near the city if you want huge ridge views and do not mind earning them through stairs, exposure...

Omanawanui Track Walk Auckland: Epic West Coast...

Omanawanui Track walk Auckland is one of the best west coast walks near the city if you want huge ridge views and do not mind earning them through stairs, exposure...

Karaka Point Walk Picton: Short Coastal Walk with Marlborough Sounds Views and History

Karaka Point Walk Picton: Short Coastal Walk wi...

Karaka Point Walk near Picton is short, scenic, and more interesting than it first looks. Here is what to expect, how long it takes, where to park, and why it...

Karaka Point Walk Picton: Short Coastal Walk wi...

Karaka Point Walk near Picton is short, scenic, and more interesting than it first looks. Here is what to expect, how long it takes, where to park, and why it...