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| LOCATION |
ACCESS |
DESCRIPTION |
DOC CONTACT |
HUTS |
| Abel Tasman Inland Track Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy |
| Abel Tasman National Park, northern South Island. |
Motueka/Marahau or Takaka/ Totaranui. |
Moderate 4 day tramp. Regenerating and undisturbed forest areas. |
Motueka: (03) 528-1810
motuekaao @doc.govt.nz |
Serviced huts. Information sheet available. |
| Abel Tasman Coastal Track Great Walk Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy |
| Abel Tasman National Park, northern South Island. |
Motueka/Marahau or Takaka/Totaranui. |
Easy 3 day walk, coastal views and beaches. |
Motueka: (03) 528-1810 motuekaao @doc.govt.nz |
Book huts October - April. Phone: 03 528 0005 bookings @AbelTasman GreenRush.co.nz Brochure available. |
| Angelus Circuit Nelson./ Marlborough Conservancy |
| Nelson Lakes National Park, northern South Island. |
Lake Rotoiti off SH 63. |
2 - 3 days. Lake walk then steep climb to Lake Angelus, ridge walking if conditions permit. Medium to hard track. Ice axe and crampons may be required. |
St Arnaud: (03) 521-1806 starnaudao @doc.govt.nz |
Serviced huts. |
| Around the Mountain Circuit, Mt Taranaki Whanganui Conservancy |
| Egmont National Park Mid North Island |
North Egmont from Egmont Village off SH3, Pembroke Road Stratford and Manaia Road off SH45. |
35 - 45 km, 3 - 5 days. Medium to hard tramping through forest and mountainous terrain. |
North Egmont: (06) 756-0990 nevc@doc.govt.nz |
Serviced huts, heating provided, no cookers. Brochure available |
| Arthur's Pass Tracks Canterbury Conservancy |
| Arthur's Pass National Park, central Southern Alps. |
SH 73 Christchurch to the West Coast. |
Tramping in Arthur's Pass area can be difficult and enquiries should be referred to the Visitor Centre. Rivers impassable after heavy rainfall. |
Arthur's Pass: (03) 318-9211 arthurspassvc @doc.govt.nz |
Serviced and basic huts. Route guides available |
| Ball Pass Canterbury Conservancy |
| Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, central South Island |
Aoraki/Mt Cook Village |
2 - 3 day alpine pass, guide required or mountaineering experience. Steep, ice axe and crampons, avalanche danger. Up to date information essential |
Aoraki/Mt Cook: (03) 435-1186 mtcookvc @doc.govt.nz |
Camping only. |
| Cape Brett Walkway Northland Conservancy |
| Bay of Islands, Northland East Coast. |
From Rawhiti or Cape Brett by boat from Russell or Rawhiti. |
8 to 9 hour medium to difficult walking. No water available on the track. |
Russell: (09) 403 9005 russellvc @doc.govt.nz |
Book hut at DoC Russell Crosses private land, fee payable. |
| Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway Northland Conservancy |
| Northern most point of the North Island. |
Te Paki Stream/ Spirits Bay. |
50 km 3 days coastal walking with camping only. No fires. |
Te Paki: (09) 409-7521 |
Camping at Tapotupotu Bay and Spirits Bay. |
| Cascade Saddle Route Otago Conservancy |
| Matukituki Valley near Wanaka, Mt Aspiring National Park, southern South Island |
West Matukituki Valley, Wanaka or Rees Dart Valleys, Glenorchy. |
4 to 5 day alpine crossing. Steep climb. Approx. 60 km. Alpine experience essential |
Wanaka: (03) 443-7660 wanakavc @doc.govt.nz |
Aspiring Hut and Dart Hut. Leaflet available. |
| Copland Pass Canterbury Conservancy |
| Aoraki/Mt Cook, Westland Tai Poutini National Parks, Southern Alps. |
Copland Valley West Coast of Mt Cook Village, 325 km south west of Christchurch. |
An alpine crossing with crampons and ice axe needed all year. Alpine experience essential. Steep, loose rock, hard ice in summer. Avalanche danger in winter. |
Aoraki/Mt Cook: (03) 435-1186 mtcookvc @doc.govt.nz |
Contact DoC Aoraki/Mt Cook to pay hut fees. |
| Copland Valley (Welcome Flat) West Coast Conservancy |
| Westland Tai Poutini National Park, west coast of the South Island. |
Off SH 6 at the Karangarua River south of Fox Glacier. |
Overnight medium to hard tramp to Welcome Flats hut and return. 6 hours one way. |
Fox Glacier: (03) 751-0807 foxglaciervc @doc.govt.nz |
Welcome Flat and Douglas Rock are serviced huts. Fees paid at DoC Fox Glacier. Information sheet. |
| Coromandel Kauaeranga Kauri Trail Waikato Conservancy |
| Kauaeranga Valley Coromandel Peninsula 20 minutes east of Thames. |
Kauaeranga Valley, 13 km from Thames. |
Day walks and over night walk to Pinnacles Hut and Moss Creek campsite. |
Kauaeranga Valley: (07) 867 9080 kauaerangavc @doc.govt.nz |
Book Pinnacles hut at Visitor Centre. $15 per night. Various brochures. |
| Dusky Track Southland Conservancy |
| Fiordland National Park, south-west of the South Island. |
Lake Manapouri or Lake Hauroko or float plane to Supper Cove. |
84 km, 8 day challenging tramp which can be shortened to 4 - 5 days by flying into Supper Cove. Experienced trampers only. |
Te Anau: (03) 249-7924 fiordlandvc @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts. No cooking facilities. Brochure available. |
| East Matukituki-Wilkin Valleys Otago Conservancy |
| Mt Aspiring National Park, southern South Island. |
East Matukituki Valley, Wanaka or Wilkin Valley, Makarora. |
4 to 5 day alpine crossing involving two steep exposed slopes. Ice Axe/ crampons needed if snow on the passes. Alpine experience essential |
Wanaka: (03) 443-7660 wanakavc @doc.govt.nz Makarora: (03) 443-8365 |
Huts in Wilkin Valley serviced. East Matukituki camping only. Leaflet available |
| George Sound Track Southland Conservancy |
| Fiordland National Park, south-west of the South Island. |
Boat to the Northwest arm of Lake Te Anau and on Lake Hankinson or float plane to George Sound. |
Experienced trampers. 10 hour day from Thomson hut to George Sound. |
Te Anau: (03) 249 7924 fiordlandvc @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts. Information sheet available. |
| Gillespie Pass Circuit Track Otago Conservancy |
| Mt Aspiring National Park, southern South Island |
Young or Wilkin Valleys, Makarora |
3 - 4 day alpine crossing, 7 hour days, river crossings involved. Medium to hard tramp. |
Wanaka: (03) 443-7660 wanakavc @doc.govt.nz |
Serviced huts. Brochure available |
| Great Barrier Island Tracks Auckland Conservancy |
| Great Barrier Island, Hauraki Gulf, north east of Auckland. |
SubritzkyLine: 0800 732 546 Gt Barrier Air: 0800 900 600 Fullers Ferries:(09) 367 9111 Mountain Air: 0800 222 1123 |
Several overnight options available. Rich kauri logging history including kauri dams, river crossings. Medium fitness. |
Great Barrier: (09) 429 0044 Auckland: (09) 379-6476 aucklandvc @doc.govt.nz |
1 serviced hut, 6 camping areas. No cooking facilities or open fires. Brochures available. |
| Greenstone/Caples Track Otago Conservancy |
| Lake Wakatipu area, Southern South Island. |
Glenorchy/ Greenstone Road or Milford Road at the Divide. |
Beautiful river valleys walking to the source of both rivers. |
Glenorchy: (03) 442-9937 glenorchyvc @doc.govt.nz |
Serviced huts. No cooking facilities. Brochure available. |
| Heaphy Track Great Walk Nelson/Marlborough & West Coast Conservancies |
| Kahurangi National Park, north-west South Island. |
From Collingwood in Golden Bay to Karamea on the West Coast. |
4 to 5 day medium tramp through forest and over limestone country. 82 km. |
Takaka : (03) 525-8026 Karamea: (03) 782-6652 goldenbayao @doc.govt.nz |
Great Walk. Huts with cooking facilities and campsites available. Brochure. |
| Holdsworth-Kaitoke (Totara Flats Track) Wellington Conservancy |
| Tararua Forest Park, southern North Island. |
Norfolk Road SH 2 south of Masterton then Mt Holdsworth Road |
3 days medium tramping along a river valley and 3 low saddles. |
Masterton: (06) 377-0700 Wellington: (04) 472-7356 wellingtonvc @doc.govt.nz |
2 serviced huts. Cooking gas available. |
| Hollyford Track Southland Conservancy |
| Fiordland National Park, south-west of the South Island. |
Hollyford Road off the Milford Road or fly to Martins Bay. |
56 km, 4 days tramping one way, shorter if you take the boat up Lake McKerrow, muddy at times. |
Te Anau: (03) 249 7924 fiordlandvc @doc.govt.nz |
5 serviced huts (Mckerrow Is standard). Brochure available. |
| Inland Pack Track West Coast Conservancy |
| Paparoa National Park, west coast South Island. |
Punakaiki or Pororari Rivers at Punakaiki on SH 6 or Fox River, 12 kms north of Punakaiki. |
2 to 3 days medium to hard tramping. Karst limestone country with caves and sinkholes. Rivers can become impassable after rain. |
Punakaiki: (03) 731-1895 punakaikivc @doc.govt.nz |
No huts. 1 campsite at the Ballroom Overhang. Information sheet available. |
| Kepler Track Great Walk Southland Conservancy |
| Fiordland National Park, south-west of the South Island |
5 km from DoC Visitor Centre, Te Anau or boat over the lake. |
3-4 days, 60 km. Medium to hard tramping. Climbs to mountain ridge. |
Te Anau: (03) 249-7924 fiordlandvc @doc.govt.nz |
Reserve October - April. Phone: (03) 249-8514 greatwalksbooking @doc.govt.nz Brochure available. |
| Leslie/Karamea Track Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy |
| Kahurangi National Park, north west South Island. |
Flora Saddle, Motueka or Cobb Valley, Takaka or Little Wanganui on western side. |
90 - 100 km, 5 - 7 days. Experienced trampers only. River valleys, gorges and mountain passes. Through forest and alpine areas. |
Motueka: (03) 528-1810 motuekaao @doc.govt.nz Karamea: (03) 782-6852 |
Standard huts until the Wangapeka then serviced huts. Info flyer available. |
| Mangapurua /Kaiwhakauka Tracks Whanganui Conservancy |
| Whanganui National Park |
Mangapurua Landing via Pipiriki off SH4 or Whakahoro off SH4 or Ruatiti off SH4. |
3 - 4 day easy tramp through two historically important river valleys including a visit to the Bridge to Nowhere. |
Wanganui: (06) 345 2402 |
1 Great Walk hut at Whakahoro and freedom camping in valleys |
| Matemateaonga Track Whanganui Conservancy |
| Whanganui National Park |
60 km east from Stratford, right on Brewer Rd to Mangaehu Road or by boat to Ramanui from Pipiriki on the Whanganui River. |
42 km, 4 - 5 day medium tramp mainly along a forest ridge. |
Wanganui: (06) 345-2402 |
3 serviced huts. Brochure available. |
| Matiri Valley and 1000 Acre Plateau Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy |
| Kahurangi National Park, northern South Island. |
Matiri Valley off SH6, 22 km from Murchison. |
Easy day walk to Lake Matari. Overnight tramps to 2 huts in Matiri valley, steep ascent to I000 Acre Plateau. Medium tramp. |
St Arnaud: (03) 521-1806 starnaudao @doc.govt.nz |
Standard Huts. |
| Mavora Lakes Walkway Southland Conservancy |
| Alongside Mavora Lakes linking with Greenstone Track, southern South Island. |
Mavora Lakes Road off SH 94 and Greenstone Road end of Lake Wakatipu. |
51 km, 4 day easy to medium tramp linking Mavora Lakes with the Greenstone Track. Alpine conditions apply. |
Te Anau: (03) 249-7924 fiordlandvc @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts. Brochure available. |
| Milford Track Great Walk Southland Conservancy |
| Fiordland National Park, south-west of the South Island. |
Bus and Boat from Te Anau. |
54 km, 4 day trip. River valleys with glaciers and waterfalls over an alpine pass. |
Te Anau: (03) 249-7924 fiordlandvc @doc.govt.nz |
Reserve October - April. Phone: (03) 249-8514 greatwalksbooking @doc.govt.nz Brochure available. |
| Mount Arthur Tablelands Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy |
| Kahurangi National Park, north west South Island. |
Cobb Valley, Takaka or Graham Valley Road, Motueka. |
Moderately difficult tramping in limestone and marble country. |
Takaka: 03 525 8026 Motueka: (03) 528-1810 motuekaao @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts. Salisbury and Balloon huts serviced. Brochure available. |
| Mount Holdsworth Circuit Wellington Conservancy |
| Tararua Forest Park, southern North Island. |
15 km along Norfolk Road off SH 2 south of Masterton. |
3 day circular trip through forest and over the top of Mt Holdsworth, 1470 metres. Medium to hard tramping. |
Masterton: (06) 377-0022 Wellington: (04) 472-7356 wellingtonvc @doc.govt.nz |
Serviced huts. Cooking gas provided. |
| Mount Somers Sub Alpine Walkway Canterbury Conservancy |
| Mt Somers Conservation Area, 1 - 2 hours south-west of Christchurch. |
Old Jig Road via Ashburton Gorge Road or Flynn's Road Staveley. |
17 km, 2 day sub-alpine medium tramp. Abandoned coal mines, volcanic formations and tussock grassland. New South Face Route opened (open November 2003) Experience required. |
Raukapuka: (03) 693-1010 |
Standard huts. No cooking facilities. Brochure Available |
| Mount Taranaki Summit Whanganui Conservancy |
| Egmont National Park, mid North Island |
North Egmont Visitor Centre off SH 4 at Egmont Village. |
4 - 7 hours climbing and 3 -4 hours down. Only to be attempted in good weather or with the proper equipment/ experience when icy/snowy |
North Egmont: (06) 756-0990 nevc@doc.govt.nz |
accommodation available at Nth Egmont camphouse. |
| Mueller Hut Canterbury Conservancy |
| Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, central Southern Alps |
Aoraki/Mt Cook Village. |
Overnight trip of 3 to 4 hours one way. Steep climb of 1000m. Up to date information essential. |
Aoraki/Mt Cook: (03) 435-1819 mtcookvc@doc.govt.nz |
Hut fees payable at DoC Aoraki/Mt Cook. Summer $22, winter $20, gas cookers in summer. |
| Ninety Mile Beach Northland Conservancy |
| Northern Northland, west coast. |
Te Paki Stream and Ahipara. Waipapa Kauri Ramp or the bluff from Te Keo. |
90 km beach walk with camping, no huts. No fires allowed. |
Kaitaia: (09) 408-6014 |
No facilities on this Walk. Environmental Care Code should be observed. |
| North West Circuit Track Southland Conservancy |
| Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island |
From Halfmoon Bay |
8 - 12 days are required for the whole circuit. Suitable for only well equipped, experienced trampers. Tracks are muddy. |
Stewart Island: (03) 219-0002 stewartislandfc @doc.govt.nz |
Combination of Great Walk and standard huts. Brochure available. |
| Nydia Track Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy |
| Marlborough Sounds, north-east South Island. |
Off SH 6 to Kaiuma Bay or Duncan Bay. |
2 days, 26 km of easy walking with overnight stop at Nydia Bay. |
Picton: (03) 520-3002 soundsao @doc.govt.nz |
Self registration camping and lodge at Nydia Bay. Book lodge (min 4 people). Info flyer. |
| Otago Central Rail Trail Otago Conservancy |
| Central Otago between Clyde and Middlemarch. |
Start from either Clyde railhead or Middlemarch township. |
Mountain bike, walk or horse riding trail. 4-5 days on bike with over night stops in small towns. |
Alexandra: (03) 440-2040 Dunedin: (03) 477 0677 |
Accommodation at most small towns. Brochures available. |
| Pelorus Track Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy |
| Mt Richmond Forest Park, northern South Island. |
From Pelorus Bridge on SH 6 along Maungatapu Road for 13 km or Aniseed Valley 25 km west of Nelson. |
3 - 4 day hard tramping. Forest and riverside. |
Picton: (03) 520-3002 soundsao @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts. Info flyer available. |
| Pirongia Forest Park Waikato Conservancy |
| West of Hamilton. |
Grey Road, Pirongia from Te Awamutu. |
4 - 6 hour trip to a hut on Mt Pirongia gives various options for return. Forest with panoramic views. |
Hamilton: (07) 838-3363 |
Standard huts. Brochure available. |
| Pouakai Circuit Whanganui Conservancy |
| Egmont National Park Mid North Island |
North Egmont from Egmont Village off SH3 or end of Mangorei Road, New Plymouth. |
25km, 2 days. Medium tramping through forest, sub-alpine and mountainous terrain with some river crossings. Excellent views. |
Nth Egmont: (06) 756-0990 nevc @doc.govt.nz |
Holly and Pouakai Huts serviced, heating provided, no cooker. Brochure available soon. |
| Pureora Forest Park Waikato Conservancy |
| Western side of Lake Taupo, central North Island. |
Via Pureora Field Centre, Barryville Road, SH 30. |
3 days, 2 short days with 1 long day between. Dense forest and stream walking. Conserved nationally endangered wildlife. |
Pureora: (07) 878-1080 pureorafc @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts. Brochure available. |
| Pyke - Big Bay Route Southland Conservancy |
| Fiordland National Park, south-west South Island. |
Hollyford Road end off Milford Road or fly to Martins Bay. |
A strenuous 60 km route for very experienced trampers only. Regular floods and several unbridged rivers to cross. |
Te Anau: (03) 249-7924 fiordlandvc @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts. Tents required as huts not at daily walking intervals. Info sheet available. |
| Queen Charlotte Track Nelson./ Marlborough Conservancy |
| Marlborough Sounds, north-east South Island. |
Boat from Picton or road from Anakiwa. Regular bus service from Picton to Anakiwa. |
3 - 4 day medium walk with panoramic views of the Sounds. |
Picton: (03) 520-3007 soundsao @doc.govt.nz |
Self registration camping. Various private lodges at bays along the way. Brochure available. |
| Rakiura Track Great Walk Southland Conservancy |
| Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island. |
From Halfmoon Bay. |
36 km, 3 day tramp. Medium to hard tramping. Track goes along the coast and through forest. |
Stewart Island: (03) 219-0002 stewartislandfc @doc.govt.nz |
Great Walk. Brochure available. |
| Rees Dart Track Otago Conservancy |
| Mt Aspiring National Park, South Island. |
Queenstown Glenorchy, Rees Valley Road/Paradise Road. |
70 km 4 - 5 day tramp. Medium to hard trip through river valleys and over an alpine pass. |
Glenorchy: (03) 442-9937 glenorchyvc @doc.govt.nz |
Serviced huts. No cooking facilities. Brochure available. |
| Rerepahupahu Falls (Waitaanga South) Track Whanganui Conservancy |
| Waitaanga Forest, North Taranaki, 2 hours northeast of New Plymouth. |
SH 40 Ahititi to Ohura, South Waitaanga Road end. |
Track follows old bush tramline through rare silver beech and rimu/tawa forest to 60m waterfall. Numerous swing bridges. 5 hrs one way. |
New Plymouth: (06) 758-0433 |
No huts, free overnight camping at falls. Please follow the Environmental Care Code. |
| Round the Mountain Track (Ruapehu) Tongariro / Taupo Conservancy |
| Tongariro National Park, central North Island. |
Whakapapa Village off SH 1 or from Ohakune Mountain Road. |
Medium to hard tramping taking 4 - 6 days. Volcanic terrain, beech forest, tussock and bush, river crossings. Experience needed. |
Whakapapa: (07) 892-3729 whakapapavc @doc.govt.nz |
Serviced huts, 1 Great Walks hut. Brochure available. |
| Routeburn Track Great Walk Otago Conservancy / Southland Conservancy |
| Mt Aspiring National Park & Fiordland National Park, South Island. |
Routeburn Road from Glenorchy or Milford Road at the Divide. |
32 km, 3 day walk with alpine scenery. |
Te Anau: (03) 249-7924 fiordlandvc @doc.govt.nz Glenorchy: (03) 442-9937 glenorchyvc @doc.govt.nz |
Reserve October - April. Phone: (03) 249-8514 greatwalksbooking @doc.govt.nz Brochure available. |
| St James Walkway Canterbury Conservancy West Coast Conservancy |
| Lewis Pass National Reserve off Lewis Pass Road (SH 7) between Christchurch and Reefton. |
Access off SH 7 both ends: Boyle River and Lewis Pass picnic area. |
67 km, 5 day medium walking. Sub-alpine scenery. |
Christchurch: (03) 371-3706 NorthCantyVC @doc.govt.nz Reefton: (03) 732-8391 reeftoninfo @paradise.net.nz |
Serviced huts. Brochure available. |
| Six Foot Track East Coast / Hawkes Bay Conservancy |
| Te Urewera National Park, eastern North Island. |
SH 38 Maungapohatu access road and Waimana Valley. |
3 day easy to medium walking along a historic track with beautiful bush scenery. Fishing. |
Opotiki: (07) 315-1001 opotiki-ao @doc.govt.nz |
2 standard huts. |
| South Coast Track Southland Conservancy |
| Waitutu Forest, southern South Island |
Tuatapere/Papatotara Road re Bluecliffs Beach and returning the same way. |
Coastal forest tramp 61 km one way to Big River. Challenging trip. |
Invercargill: (03) 214-4589 invercargill @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts Brochure available. |
| Tararua Southern Crossing Wellington Conservancy |
| Tararua Forest Park, southern North Island. |
From Otaki Forks, 19 km off SH 1 or Marchant Road, Kaitoke off SH 2 north of Upper Hutt. |
3 day strenuous tramp over mountainous terrain. Should be attempted only in good weather. |
Wellington: (04) 472-7356 wellingtonvc @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts. |
| Te Iringa-Oamaru Track Tongariro/Taupo Conservancy |
| Kaimanawa Forest Park, central North Island. |
Clements Mill Road off Taharua Road off SH , Napier Taupo Road |
2 - 3 day forest tramp including river crossings and climbing to the tops. |
Turangi: (07) 386-8607 ttcinfo@doc.govt.nz |
Serviced and standard huts. Brochure available. |
| Te Puia Track East Coast/Hawke's Bay Conservancy |
| Kaweka Forest Park |
From Puketitiri follow Makahu Road to road end. |
2 - 3 hour walk to Te Puia Lodge followed by a further 45 minutes to the Manatainoka hot pools. |
Napier: (06) 834-3111 napier-ao @doc.govt.nz |
Te Puia serviced hut. Brochure available. |
| Tongariro Crossing Tongariro / Taupo Conservancy |
| Tongariro National Park, central North Island |
From Mangatepopo Road or Ketetahi Road |
18 km medium to hard tramp 6 - 8 + hours. Volcanic terrain, exposed mountain conditions. Ice axe and crampons in winter |
Whakapapa: (07)892-3729 whakapapavc @doc.govt.nz |
2 Great Walks huts Transport available to start of track. Brochure available |
| Tongariro Northern Circuit. Great Walk Tongariro / Taupo Conservancy |
| Tongariro National Park, central North Island |
Whakapapa Village off SH 47 or Mangatepopo Road or Ketetahi Road or SH 1 (Desert Road) to Waihohonu. |
2 - 4 day medium to hard tramp over volcanic landscape. |
Whakapapa: (07) 892-3729 whakapapvc @doc.govt.nz Turangi: (07) 386-8607 |
Great Walk. Brochure available. |
| Travers Sabine Circuit Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy |
| Nelson Lakes National Park, northern South Island. |
From St Arnaud on SH 63. |
5 days. Medium to hard tramp. 80 km of river valleys and an alpine pass. |
St Arnaud: (03) 521-1806 starnaudao @doc.govt.nz |
Serviced huts. Brochure available. |
| Waikaremoana Track Great Walk East Coast / Hawkes Bay Conservancy |
| Te Urewera National Park, mid North Island. |
SH 38 between Rotorua and Wairoa. |
4 - 5 day easy to medium tramp. One day climbing to Panekiri Ridge with views of the lake and countryside. |
Aniwaniwa: (06) 837-3900 urewerainfo @doc.govt.nz |
Great Walk. Bookings required . Brochure available. |
| Waioeka River Track East Coast / Hawkes Bay Conservancy |
| Waioeka Scenic Reserve, eastern North Island between Opotiki and Gisborne. |
Off SH 2 at Moanui/Matawai and at Wairata. |
Moderate to hard 4 day tramp through river flats, gorges and bush scenery. Numerous river crossings. Good fly fishing. |
Opotiki: (07) 315-1001 opotiki-ao @doc.govt.nz |
2 standard huts. |
| Waipoua Forest Northland Conservancy |
| North-western North Island. |
Approximately 50 km north of Dargaville on SH 12. |
Day walks. |
Waipoua:(09) 439-3011 waipouavc @doc.govt.nz |
Cabins available, Camping by the Waipoua River. |
| Wangapeka Track Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy West Coast Conservancy |
| Kahurangi National Park, north west South Island. |
From Nelson, Tapawera Wangapeka River Road or Little Wanganui on the West Coast. |
4 - 5 day medium to hard tramp through river valleys and over passes. |
Motueka: (03) 528-1810 motuekaao @doc.govt.nz Karamea: (03) 782-6652 |
Serviced huts. Brochure available. |
| Whakatane River Track East Coast / Hawkes Bay Conservancy |
| Te Urewera National Park, eastern North Island. |
Ruatahuna on SH 38 between Rotorua and Wairoa or Ruatoki North near Whakatane. |
5 days from Ruatahuna. Easy to medium walking through forest and riverside. |
Aniwaniwa: (06) 387-3803 urawerainfo @doc.govt.nz |
Standard huts. Good fishing. Information sheet Available. |
| Whanganui Journey Great Walk Whanganui Conservancy (NB Canoe Trip) |
| Whanganui River through Whanganui National Park, Taumarunui - Pipiriki |
Cherry Grove, Taumarunui, Ohinepane on SH43 or Whakahoro off SH 4. |
3-7 day canoe trip on Whanganui river between Taumarunui and Pipiriki (starting from Whakahoro provides shorter trip). |
Wanganui: (06) 345 2402 |
Great Walk (1 October - 30 April). Camping options are more numerous than huts. Brochure available. |
| Whirinaki Track Bay of Plenty Conservancy |
| Whirinaki Forest Park, mid North Island. |
Minginui off SH 38 between Wairoa and Rotorua. |
Easy to medium walking for 2 - 5 days including caves, waterfalls and through a gorge. |
Murupara: (07) 366-1080 |
Serviced and Standard huts. Brochure available. |
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