Peaks
Tihia Track
Track.
Easy/medium. Loop track with a road section.
Updated
31 May 201131 May 2011.
A rough loop track and hard to find. But a worthwhile trip to a summit with good views
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Hauhungatahi Track
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Updated
9 January 20189 January 2018.
Hauhungatahi, also called Baldy, is the prominent hill just outside National Park. It is in a remote experience zone so this track is not officially maintained.
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Tararua Middle loop
Track.
3 – 5 days. Medium. Loop track.
Updated
25 May 201125 May 2011.
A 4-5 day loop from Otaki Forks following the main ridge of the Tararuas
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Route Guide: Otira to Mt Cook Village (pt 1)
Track.
12 – 21 days. Hard. One way.
Updated
16 May 201116 May 2011.
One possible route down the main divide from Otira on the Arthur's Pass road to Mt Cook Village.
Otira Hotel to the Mountaineer's Bar - file this one under 'tramps starting and ending at a pub'.
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Mitre Peak
Track.
1 – 2 days. Hard. Return via same track.
Created
6 January 20116 January 2011.
Spectacular views of Milford Sound from an iconic peak.
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Mt Hikurangi
Track.
1 – 2 days. Medium. Return via same track.
Updated
28 November 201028 November 2010.
A classic trip up this sacred mountain, reputed to be the first place to see the sun on each new day
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Purity Mangaweka Kelly Night loop
Track.
2 days. Medium. Loop track.
Updated
21 November 201021 November 2010.
Two huts, open tops, fantastic views on a fine day typical Ruahine travel.
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Mt Torlesse
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Updated
16 January 201916 January 2019.
Noteworthy peak east of Porters Pass.
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Lonely Lake to Adelaide Tarn - Low Route
Track.
1 – 2 days. Medium/hard. One way.
Updated
19 July 201519 July 2015.
A single day route from one beautiful lake to another involving travel in the Anatoki river to the saddle south of Adelaide Tarn which avoids scrub bashing.
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Lonely Lake to Adelaide Tarn - High Route
Track.
1 – 2 days. Hard. One way.
Updated
14 May 201014 May 2010.
single day traverse including 2 exposed sections involving non-technical rock climbing or descents dependent on direction of travel
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Little Mount Peel
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
1 March 20101 March 2010.
A popular walk at the edge of the Canterbury Plains
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Mt Stokes
Track.
Easy/medium. Return via same track.
Updated
31 January 201031 January 2010.
Ridge walk to the highest peak in the Marlborough Sounds. In native forest except for the last 20m up and 170m to the summit. Yellowhead conservation area.
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Paddy's Pinchgut circuit
Track.
Easy. Loop track.
Updated
1 February 20101 February 2010.
Mt Robert carpark to carpark via Paddy Track, Bushline hut, Relax Shelter and Pinchgut track - 4 hours. 575m up and down. Great lake view from Paddys and views of the area from the top.
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Mt Royal
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Updated
31 July 201431 July 2014.
Park at camp ground, walk Quartz Creek to track start, follow spur up to saddle, then above the tree line to the top. You can continue on to Wakamarina Roadend instead of returning (this track description assumes a return). Views ...
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Pelorus Bridge Trig K
Track.
Easy. Loop track.
Updated
1 February 20101 February 2010.
A walk near the popular Pelorus Bridge. You'll walk in mature lush native bush, along the Pelorus River, and get to cool down near the waterfall on the way back.
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Mt Te Aroha Track
Track.
Easy/medium. One way.
Created
21 October 200921 October 2009.
Track to top of Mt Te Aroha from Te Aroha Domain.
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Mt Camden
Track.
2 – 3 days. Medium. One way.
Updated
15 September 200915 September 2009.
Scenic outlying mountain with magnificient views of Awatere Plain, Mt Tapuae-o-uenuku and beyond.
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Mt Donald
Track.
Easy. Return via same track.
Updated
31 May 201131 May 2011.
A short but sharp climb up private farmland to the top of Mt Donald with nice 360* views over Waipara and Nth Canterbury. Approx 420-450m.
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Mt. Duppa Track
Track.
Easy/medium. Return via same track.
Updated
10 March 200910 March 2009.
A moderately steep, but short climb to the summit of Mt. Duppa
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steele creek track
Track.
3 days. Medium. Loop track.
Updated
28 May 201128 May 2011.
Rugged route following steele creek. This track connets the Greenstone and caples valley bypassing the popular Mckellar hut but this 3 day tramp is not for inexperienced tramper.
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beansburn track
Track.
3 – 5 days. Medium. Return via same track.
Updated
28 May 201128 May 2011.
a route that follows the beansburn valley. lake unknown can be reached from here.
times:
beansburn mouth-rock bivvy no 1 1-1.5 hrs
rock bivvy no 1-rock bivvy no 2 6.5-8 hrs
rock bivvy no 2-fohn saddle 4 hrs.
notes:
. on the first clearing ...
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Mount Somers summit (from Woolshed Creek)
Track.
2 days. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Updated
27 May 201327 May 2013.
A gentle climb over untracked tussock land to this easy summit.
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Mt Baldy
Track.
Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Updated
4 October 20154 October 2015.
A walk to the summit of Mt Baldy, the first half of the tramp follows the Wakamarina track to Fosters Clearing. From Fosters Clearing the track follows the ridgeline. The track becomes unmarked after a while so basic navigation skills ...
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Griffin Range
Track.
1 – 3 days. Medium. Return via same track.
Updated
4 February 20084 February 2008.
A traverse of undulating tops to the summit of Mount Griffin. Good camping next to pretty tarns, striking cliffs, and an old serpentine mine.
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Mt Taranaki/ Mt Egmont Summit via Standard North Route
Track.
1 day. Medium. Return via same track.
Created
9 January 20089 January 2008.
North Island's second highest mountain, everyone knows Mt Taranaki. Known as a relatively easy climb given the elevation gained.
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Karioi Track
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Return via same track.
Updated
15 June 200915 June 2009.
A short walk through coastal forest to the summit of a small volcano, Mt Karioi, south of Raglan.
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Mt Kakepuku
Track.
Easy/medium. Return via same track.
Created
6 November 20076 November 2007.
A brief climb to the summit of a forested volcano in the Waikato.
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Mount Te Aroha
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
13 April 200813 April 2008.
A decent climb through rich forest to the summit of Te Aroha (953m), the highest point in the Kaimai Ranges. Extensive views out across the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and out to sea.
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Mount Oxford
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
3 July 20173 July 2017.
A loop track leading over the summit of Mount Oxford and back through the foothill forest.
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Pirongia summit loop via Tirohanga / Mahaukura tracks
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
15 April 201415 April 2014.
Walk up one ridge and down the other, great views the whole way and rare plants too. Varible track that keeps you thinking.
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