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- Tongariro Alpine CrossingTongariro National Park
- Milford TrackFiordland National Park
- Routeburn TrackMount Aspiring National Park
- Kepler TrackFiordland National Park
- Abel Tasman Coast TrackAbel Tasman National Park
- Hooker Valley TrackAoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Roys Peak TrackWanaka area
- Ben Lomond TrackQueenstown area
- Pouākai CrossingNorth Egmont area
- Queen Charlotte TrackQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area
- Heaphy TrackKahurangi National Park
- Paparoa TrackPaparoa National Park
- Rakiura TrackRakiura National Park
- Lake Waikaremoana TrackLake Waikaremoana area
- Pinnacles Ridge TrackPutangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve
- Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati WalkFox Glacier area
- Taranaki Falls WalkTongariro National Park
- Routeburn Track: Key Summit TrackFiordland National Park
- Taranaki Maunga Summit ClimbTe Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
- Mueller Hut RouteAoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)Coromandel Forest Park
- Omanawanui TrackWaitakere South Regional Park
- Tama Lakes TrackTongariro National Park
- Mangorei Track to Pouākai tarnsTe Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
- Rob Roy TrackMatukituki Valley area
- Mercer Bay Loop WalkWaitākere West Regional Park
- Isthmus Peak TrackWanaka area
- Avalanche Peak RouteArthur's Pass National Park
- Greenstone and Caples tracksGreenstone and Caples Conservation Areas
- Rangitoto Summit TrackRangitoto Island
- Cossey - Massey Loop WalkHunua Ranges Regional Park
- Mt Tauhara Summit TrackTaupō area
- Holdsworth roadend to Powell Hut/Mount HoldsworthHoldsworth area
- Mount Robert CircuitNelson Lakes National Park
- Rocky Mountain TrackDiamond Lake and Hospital Flat conservation areas
- Long Bay Coastal WalkLong Bay Regional Park
- Brewster TrackMakarora area
- Kitekite TrackWaitākere West Regional Park
- Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier View TrackAoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Blue Pools TrackMount Aspiring National Park
- Karamatura Loop WalkWaitakere South Regional Park
- Roberts Point TrackFranz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
- Kuataika TrackAnawhata Farm Regional Park
- Pouākai CircuitNorth Egmont area
- Coast To Coast WalkwayAuckland City
- Lake Marian TrackFiordland National Park
- Angelus Hut via Pinchgut Track and Robert Ridge RouteNelson Lakes National Park
- Kea Point TrackAoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Mount Somers TrackHakatere Conservation Park
- Karioi TrackKarioi area
- Kaituna Valley Packhorse Hut TrackBanks Peninsula area
- Snout TrackVictoria Domain, Picton
- Atiwhakatu TrackTararua Forest Park
- Kapakapanui TrackTararua Forest Park
- Mount Sunday TrackHakatere Conservation Park
- Mount Herbert Walkway/Te Ahu PātikiBanks Peninsula area
- Hokitika Gorge WalkHokitika Gorge Scenic Reserve
- Mount Stokes TrackPelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area
- Ōrongorongo TrackCatchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley
- Alex Knob TrackFranz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
- Mangamate Loop TrackWhirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
- Pararaha Coastal Track to Pararaha Valley TrackWaitakere South Regional Park
- Tongariro Northern CircuitTongariro National Park
- Te Aroha Summit TrackKaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
- Mount Iron TrackWanaka area
- Hakarimata Summit TrackHakarimata Scenic Reserve
- Lake Alta TrackRemarkables Conservation Area
- Moke Lake Loop TrackQueenstown area
- Tikitapu/Blue Lake CircuitLake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve
- Otanewainuku Rimu Loop WalkOtanewainuku Forest
- Duder Farm Loop WalkDuder Regional Park
- Mount Karangahake Summit LoopKarangahake Gorge
- Mt Fyffe Hut/Kowhai Saddle RouteKa Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence
- Gertrude Saddle RouteFiordland National Park
- Lake Daniell TrackLewis Pass Scenic Reserve
- Red Rocks Coastal WalkWellington
- Sunrise TrackRuahine Forest Park
- Tawhai Falls TrackTongariro National Park
- Speargrass TrackNelson Lakes National Park
- Belmont Trig TrackHutt Valley
- Wairēinga/Bridal Veil FallsRaglan area
- Red Tarns TrackAoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Te Mata Park Giant CircuitTe Mata Park
- Kepler Track: Carpark to Luxmore HutFiordland National Park
- Tāwharanui North/South Coast TrackTāwharanui Regional Park
- Tararua Southern CrossingTararua Forest Park
- Bealey Valley TrackArthur's Pass National Park
- Waitonga Falls TrackTongariro National Park
- Mt Fishtail RouteMount Richmond Forest Park
- Peak Hill RoutePeak Hill Conservation Area
- Hūnua Falls Lookout LoopHunua Ranges Regional Park
- Nina Valley Track to Nina HutLake Sumner Forest Park
- Spa Park to Huka Falls WalkTaupō area
- Gums Loop WalkHutt Valley
- Rangituhi/Colonial Knob WalkRangituhi/Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve
- Liverpool TrackMatukituki Valley area
- Rees-Dart TrackMount Aspiring National Park
- Rapaki TrackPort Hills
- Tokorangi Pa Track (Purple)Whakarewarewa State Forest Park
- Milford Sound Lookout TrackFiordland National Park
- Kepler Track: Carpark to Dock Bay and Brod BayFiordland National Park
- Carrington Hut RouteArthur's Pass National Park
- Lake Marian Falls TrackFiordland National Park
- Fairy Falls TrackWaitākere Ranges Regional Park
- Angelus Hut via Travers and Cascade Track/RouteNelson Lakes National Park
- Mingha - Deception RouteArthur's Pass National Park
- Mt Thomas via Summit TrackMount Thomas Forest Conservation Area
- Lake Rotoiti CircuitNelson Lakes National Park
- Lake Sylvan TrackMount Aspiring National Park
- Diamond Lake Loop TrackDiamond Lake and Hospital Flat conservation areas
- Lower Silica Rapids WalkTongariro National Park
- Mt Cargill WalkDunedin City
- Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle RouteArthur's Pass National Park
- Pirongia summit via Mahaukura and Tirohanga TracksPirongia Forest Park
- Duder Whakakaiwhara Pa WalkDuder Regional Park
- Lake Ōkāreka Loop, Te Ara o TūkonohiRotorua
- Tapu Summit to Crosbies Hut TrackCoromandel Forest Park
- Wilkies Pools Loop WalkDawson Falls area
- Centre of New Zealand WalkNelson
- Te Piringa ( Auckland City Walk)Cascade Kauri Park
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New Zealand Walking Track Grades and Difficulty
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Read guideHow to Check Track Alerts and Closures in New Zealand
Learn how to check New Zealand track alerts, closures, weather and road access, understand what notices mean, and verify conditions before leaving safely.
Read guideHow to Find Wheelchair-Accessible Walks in New Zealand
Find wheelchair-accessible walks in New Zealand and assess surfaces, slopes, steps, toilets, parking and conditions before planning an accessible outing.
Read guideSources and further guidance
Use the linked safety guidance and the relevant land manager to confirm track access, alerts and conditions before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search for easy walks near me?
Yes. Search by a nearby place and select a difficulty. Suitability still depends on current conditions, track details and the abilities of your group.
Can I filter for dog-friendly tracks?
Yes. Use the dogs-allowed filter to narrow the results, then confirm current restrictions with the relevant land manager before taking a dog.
Does a result confirm that a track is open?
No. A result is a planning record, and closures or hazards can change. Open the track page, review its alerts and check the relevant land manager before leaving.
What if distance, duration or accessibility is missing?
The finder leaves unavailable details unknown rather than guessing. Use the track detail page and an authoritative source before deciding whether the route suits your group.