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New Zealand Hiking Guides: Walks, Tracks & National Parks

Mount Wellington Walk Auckland: Short, Steep and Better Than It Looks

Mount Wellington Walk Auckland: Short, Steep an...

The Mount Wellington walk in Auckland is short, exposed and sharper than it looks. It is not a big hike, but it is one of the better quick uphill hits...

Mount Wellington Walk Auckland: Short, Steep an...

The Mount Wellington walk in Auckland is short, exposed and sharper than it looks. It is not a big hike, but it is one of the better quick uphill hits...

Muriwai Gannet Colony Walk Auckland: Honest Guide Before You Go

Muriwai Gannet Colony Walk Auckland: Honest Gui...

The Muriwai gannet colony walk is short and easy, but the real experience depends on season, wind, light and whether you add the beach. Here is the honest guide before...

Muriwai Gannet Colony Walk Auckland: Honest Gui...

The Muriwai gannet colony walk is short and easy, but the real experience depends on season, wind, light and whether you add the beach. Here is the honest guide before...

Clevedon Scenic Reserve Walk: Thorps Quarry, Stairs and What to Expect

Clevedon Scenic Reserve Walk: Thorps Quarry, St...

Thorps Quarry starts gently. The summit loop doesn’t. Here’s what the Clevedon Scenic Reserve walk is really like, including the stairs, views, parking and track conditions.

Clevedon Scenic Reserve Walk: Thorps Quarry, St...

Thorps Quarry starts gently. The summit loop doesn’t. Here’s what the Clevedon Scenic Reserve walk is really like, including the stairs, views, parking and track conditions.

Mt Climie Track and Tane’s Track: What the Climb Is Really Like

Mt Climie Track and Tane’s Track: What the Clim...

Tane’s Track stays low and sheltered. Mt Climie climbs hard towards an exposed ridge. Here’s what both walks are really like from Tunnel Gully.

Mt Climie Track and Tane’s Track: What the Clim...

Tane’s Track stays low and sheltered. Mt Climie climbs hard towards an exposed ridge. Here’s what both walks are really like from Tunnel Gully.

Whangārei Falls Walk: What to Expect Before You Go

Whangārei Falls Walk: What to Expect Before You Go

Whangārei Falls is easy to reach, but the full loop is better than the quick lookout stop. Here’s what to know about parking, swimming, dogs, steps and current works.

Whangārei Falls Walk: What to Expect Before You Go

Whangārei Falls is easy to reach, but the full loop is better than the quick lookout stop. Here’s what to know about parking, swimming, dogs, steps and current works.

Te Āpiti Gorge Old Road Walk: What the Abandoned Highway Is Like Now

Te Āpiti Gorge Old Road Walk: What the Abandone...

The abandoned Manawatū Gorge road is flat, exposed and strangely quiet. People still walk it, but the official closure and hidden risks need to be understood first.

Te Āpiti Gorge Old Road Walk: What the Abandone...

The abandoned Manawatū Gorge road is flat, exposed and strangely quiet. People still walk it, but the official closure and hidden risks need to be understood first.