Historic tracks

Kawatiri Historic Railway Walk

Track. Easy. Return by the same track. Created 4 August 20134 August 2013.

This tiny little track explores a section of the former Nelson-Glenhope Railway, including a station site, bridge, and tunnel. More ▶︎

Tin Range

Track. 2 days. Medium/hard. One way. Updated 11 May 201311 May 2013.

This route traverses a remote range on Stewart Island, formerly home to tin miners and the country's last wild kakapo population. More ▶︎

Terrace Tunnel Walk

Track. Easy. Loop track with a road section. Created 8 February 20138 February 2013.

Short loop exploring tailings and tunnels near Goldsborough. More ▶︎

German Gully / Goff's Track

Track. Easy/medium. Loop track. Updated 8 February 20138 February 2013.

A circuit through the Goldsborough gold diggings. More ▶︎

Roberts Point Track

Track. 1 day. Medium. Return by the same track. Created 7 February 20137 February 2013.

Crossing the Waiho River at Douglas Bridge, this tracks leads up the valley true right to a viewpoint overlooking the Franz Josef Glacier. More ▶︎

Old Ghost Road

Track. 4 – 5 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 22 November 201722 November 2017.

This new trail links the ghost town of Lyell with the Mokihinui River. The first section is open from 2 February 2013. More ▶︎

Kahurangi Point

Track. 1 – 2 days. Medium. Return via same track. Created 12 August 201212 August 2012.

Unmarked beach route to the old lighthouse keeper's hut. More ▶︎

Kaituna Track

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. One way. Created 12 August 201212 August 2012.

Packhorse route into the Kaituna Goldfield, and beyond to the scenic Whanganui Inlet. Most walkers turn back at Kaituna Forks. More ▶︎

Waiorongomai - Waipapa track - Waitawheta Hut

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 19 July 201119 July 2011.

A track to Waitawheta Hut which takes in the historic Waiorongomai valley and then takes the new Waipapa track which replaces the old eroded track to the hut More ▶︎

Waiomu Kauri grove and Crosbies hut

Track. 1 – 2 days. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 27 February 201427 February 2014.

A long day or overnight trip through regenerating forest with some nice examples of young Kauri to the top of the Coromandle range and a brand new state of the art hut. More ▶︎

Coll's Dam

Track. Easy. Loop track. Created 13 September 201013 September 2010.

Walk to a dam supplying gold mining sluices at Nelson Creek. More ▶︎

Nelson Creek Tailrace Walk

Track. Easy. Created 12 September 201012 September 2010.

Fun exploration of the goldmining history around Nelson Creek. More ▶︎

Auckland Coast to Coast

Track. 1 day. Easy. One way. Updated 6 September 20106 September 2010.

A day walk in an urban jungle Surpriseingly interesting with more wildlife than I have seen in many New Zealand Forests More ▶︎

Old Coach Rd - Ohakune

Track. 0 – 1 day. Easy. One way. Updated 17 April 201117 April 2011.

Part of the NZ cycleway recently opened by John Key. However parts of this track are quite muddy, even on foot. Follows an old coach road and parts of the main trunk railway line that was realigned in the 1980s More ▶︎

Kaipara2Kaipara Walk

Track. 3 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 26 July 201026 July 2010.

Explore an undiscovered NZ on your back doorstep Just 60 minutes from Auckland CBD, the K2K walk is an ideal long-weekend adventure. The three day self-guided Kaipara2Kaipara walk takes you on a journey through unique heartland New Zealand. Opening on the 1st ... More ▶︎

Forest Creek. Bullock Bow Saddle, Bush Stream circuit

Track. 2 – 4 days. Medium. Loop track with a road section. Updated 7 May 20117 May 2011.

3 day circuit (1 full day) involving retired pastoral lease runs. Middle section especially attractive as it traverses unfolding rolling country parallel to Bush Stream. Part of this route follows Te Araroa and includes 3 former musterers' huts in the ... More ▶︎

Puhipuhi Scenic Reserve

Track. Easy. Loop track. Updated 28 March 201028 March 2010.

A short loop track in forest near Kaikoura. More ▶︎

Denniston Walkway

Track. 1 day. Easy. Return via same track. Updated 25 July 202325 July.

A pleasant forest walk up onto an historic coal mining site, and views of the dramatic Denniston Incline. More ▶︎

Mangamuka Hut loop

Track. 2 days. Easy. Loop track. Updated 21 March 201021 March 2010.

A two day pleasant walk over old tramlines in the Lower Kaimai Mamaku forest park with a night in a small well kept hut. More ▶︎

Arai te Uru Heritage Walk

Track. Easy. Return via same track. Created 21 March 201021 March 2010.

Easy trails exploring the South Head of Hokianga Harbour. Striking views of the sand-covered North Head. More ▶︎

Franklin Road – Ananui Falls – Waitawheta hut loop | Closed for Kauri Dieback

Track. 2 days. Easy/medium. Loop track. Updated 22 March 202122 March 2021.

As of writing (March '21) 1/3 of this loop is closed due to Kauri Dieback A good two day starter tramp through regenerating bush and young kauri stands. A waterfall some hill climbing and a popular large hut some small creek ... More ▶︎

Mangapurua Valley - Bridge to Nowhere Track

Track. 2 – 3 days. Easy/medium. One way. Created 2 January 20102 January 2010.

Historic track between the Whakahoro and Mangapurua landings on the Whanganui River. From Whakahoro it follows the Kaiwhakauka stream until the base of the road to the Mangapurua Trig and the Ruatiti track junction. From there it descends into the Mangapurua ... More ▶︎

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