Cliffs and beaches

Langsview track
Track.
Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Updated
2 January 20192 January 2019.
An easy walk overlooking Langs Beach with views out to Mangawhai and inland to Kaiwaka
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Kātiki Point
Track.
Easy. Return by the same track.
Created
7 November 20187 November 2018.
A short peninsula walk near Moeraki, exploring an historic pā site and offering close encounters with yellow-eyed penguins / hoiho.
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Kawakawa Station Walk
Track.
2 – 3 days. Medium. Loop track.
Created
15 March 201715 March 2017.
Get together with mates, work colleagues or family for a weekend escape to walk, eat and be merry! The food provided is locally inspired, sourced and produced and certainly won’t leave you hungry.
All delicious home cooked meals, including morning and ...
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Comans Track
Track.
Easy/medium. One way.
Created
26 February 201726 February 2017.
Coastal climb above Karekare.
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Lion Rock / Te Piha
Track.
Easy. Return by the same track.
Updated
26 February 201726 February 2017.
Lion Rock is the unmistakable rocky outcrop on the beach at Piha.
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Lynch Stream - Sailors Grave
Track.
Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Created
14 January 201614 January 2016.
Interesting walk through bush and streams to the coast, then stunning beach (Otara Beach) and coastal scenery to Sailors Grave.
It's usually done by reversing the same route (unless you've two cars) as it's equally interesting in reverse.
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Laird Thomson Track
Track.
Easy. One way.
Updated
18 December 201618 December 2016.
Short walk from North Piha onto Te Waha Point, with access to Whites Beach.
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Rose Track
Track.
Easy. One way.
Updated
18 December 201618 December 2016.
Leading down a private driveway, this track accesses the secluded Whites Beach at Anawhata.
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Taylors Mistake Track
Track.
Easy. One way.
Created
21 September 201521 September 2015.
Short walk in the coastal settlement of Taylors Mistake near Christchurch.
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East Cape to West Cape - the length of NZ's main divide
Track.
125 – 300 days. Hard. One way.
Updated
3 February 20213 February 2021.
A guide to my route from East Cape to West Cape, the length of NZ's main divide.
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Raukumara East-West Traverse
Track.
5 – 12 days. Hard. One way.
Updated
21 January 202121 January 2021.
An east-west traverse of either the Raukumara range, or the entire East Cape. A minimum of 5-8 days in it's shortest version (of which two are half days), but 9+ days for a complete traverse.
The main highlight of the trip ...
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Tiromoana Bush Walkway
Track.
Easy. Loop track.
Created
21 November 201321 November 2013.
Farm walk on the Waipara coastline.
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Puponga Hill Top Track
Track.
Easy/medium. One way.
Updated
11 April 201311 April 2013.
Spectacular coastal walk from Wharariki Beach to the base of Farewell Spit.
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Coromandel Walkway
Track.
1 day. Easy. Loop track.
Updated
1 April 20131 April 2013.
Long coastal walk with good views out to Great Barrier and Cuvier Island.
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Te Paki Coastal Track
Track.
3 – 4 days. Easy/medium. One way.
Updated
18 July 201718 July 2017.
Explore the Far North coastline around Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua.
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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.
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Piha - Karekare
Track.
Easy/medium. One way.
Updated
4 May 20124 May 2012.
The Piha - Karekare section of the Hillary Trail. Half beautiful walk through forest with a waterfall. Half cliff-top walk with stunning views.
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Omanawanui Track
Track.
Easy. One way.
Updated
23 December 201123 December 2011.
Omanawanui is the best track in the whole of the Waitakere Ranges with fantastic views of the Manukau Harbour and Auckland City, Awhitu Peninsula, and Whatipu Beach. Almost never gets muddy underfoot.
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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
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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 ...
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Route from Turnbull Biv to Mt White Road via True Left of Poulter River
Track.
0 – 1 day. Easy/medium. One way.
Updated
7 June 20107 June 2010.
When the Poulter River is up a bit so that river crossing is inadvisable, it is possible to travel all the way down the true left of the Poulter to where it is bridged by the Mt White Road near ...
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Breaker Bay to Ataturk Memorial
Track.
Easy. Loop track with a road section.
Created
2 April 20102 April 2010.
An easy walk along cliffs above Breaker Bay to the Ataturk Memorial and return along the beach. Great views from the cliff tops and memorial.
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Red Rocks
Track.
Easy. Return via same track.
Updated
31 March 201031 March 2010.
A Wellington coastal walk to a rocky outcrop and seal colony.
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Hillary Trail
Track.
4 – 6 days. Medium. One way.
Updated
13 October 201813 October 2018.
A spectacular coastal walk in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland.
ALOT OF THIS TRAIL IS CLOSED FOR KAURI DIE BACK PREVENTION. CHECK DOC TO SEE WHICH SECTIONS ARE STILL OPEN
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Hokianga Harbour - Kai Iwi Lakes
Track.
3 – 5 days. Medium. One way.
Updated
21 March 201021 March 2010.
An unmarked beach route between the Kai Iwi Lakes near Dargaville and South Head at Hokianga Harbour.
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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.
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Kai Iwi Lakes
Track.
1 day. Easy. Return via same track.
Created
21 March 201021 March 2010.
Dune lakes, farmland, coastal beaches and volcanic cliffs.
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Cape Brett Track
Track.
1 – 2 days. Easy/medium. Return via same track.
Created
9 February 20109 February 2010.
The seven distinctive peaks that mark Cape Brett’s spine are said to represent the seven waka that landed at Cape Brett around 700 years ago. The 16.5 kilometre track follows the peaks from Oke Bay in Rawhiti and ends at ...
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Cape Jackson
Track.
2 – 3 days. Easy. Return via same track.
Created
17 November 200917 November 2009.
A private walk that extends the Queen Charlotte track out to the Cape Jackson lighthouse.
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Waiheke Cross-Island Walkway
Track.
Easy. One way.
Created
21 April 200921 April 2009.
Forest walk between Onetangi and Rocky Bay on Waiheke Island.
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