Waterfalls

Ashley Gorge Waterfall Track

Track. 1 day. Easy. Return by the same track. Updated 9 February 20219 February 2021.

This popular extension to the Ashley Gorge Loop Track leads to a 10-metre waterfall. More ▶︎

Tanekaha falls, Puriri track loop

Track. Easy. Return by the same track. Updated 2 January 20192 January 2019.

Following a stream up the valley to a large Puriri tree, then back via some waterfalls, swimming possible. More ▶︎

Otanewainuku - Otawa Trig - Te Puke Quary rd

Track. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 15 February 201615 February 2016.

This route starts at the Otanewainuku car park and for the first 600m follows the Rimu walk. Then it branches off towards the Whataroa waterfalls. On a hot day it's a good idea to make the 70m detour and refresh ... More ▶︎

Upper Nihotupu Walk

Track. Easy. One way. Updated 14 September 201714 September 2017.

Easy walk along a service road to the Upper Nihotupu Reservoir in the Waitakere Ranges. Climb the face of the dam, walk a bush tramway, and admire some waterfalls. More ▶︎

Knutzen Track

Track. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 28 December 201528 December 2015.

This track visits Kitekite Falls, a highlight of the Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Kitekite Falls

Track. Easy. Loop track. Updated 28 December 201528 December 2015.

Short walk to beautiful 80-metre falls behind Piha. More ▶︎

Karekare Falls

Track. Easy. Return by the same track. Updated 14 September 201714 September 2017.

Short and easy walk to a picnic area at the base of the falls. More ▶︎

Taraire Track

Track. Easy/medium. Loop track. Updated 14 September 201714 September 2017.

A short loop walk at Karekare. More ▶︎

Fairy Falls Track

Track. Easy. One way. Updated 14 September 201714 September 2017.

One of the feature walks of the Waitakere Ranges, this track leads easily through kauri forest to the top of the Fairy Falls, then descends a staircase to the base of the falls. The track leads from Scenic Drive through ... More ▶︎

Upper Ngakawau gorge foot access

Track. Hard. Return by the same track. Updated 16 March 201516 March 2015.

The Upper Ngakawau gorge is rugged and spectacular, yet seldom visited because of the difficulty of access, usually requiring a kayak in from the lower end. More ▶︎

Mount Fishtail

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 9 November 20149 November 2014.

A moderate day hike to the summit of Mount Fishtail a prominent peak in the Richmond Range. Great views can be had once above the bush line. More ▶︎

Temple Stream - North Branch

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 6 October 20146 October 2014.

North Temple Track. Cross North Temple Stream and follow the track up North Temple valley. The track has been washed out in places from high river flow. It generally keeps to the beech-forest margin and ends at an impressive cirque basin. ... More ▶︎

Mt Oxford

Track. 0 – 1 day. Medium. Return by the same track. Created 21 September 201421 September 2014.

Day trip with several variations to make it a loop if desired. More ▶︎

Pell Stream

Track. 2 – 3 days. Medium. Loop track with a road section. Updated 18 November 202318 November.

This highly recommended valley not far from the highway west of the Lewis pass, is accessible to most people with a bit of tramping experience and a lot of common sense. The full traverse of the creek described here offers ... More ▶︎

Paringa Valley to Tunnel Creek

Track. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 4 April 20154 April 2015.

Its a Southern West Coast gem: the valley floor is surprisingly gentle, the track currently well marked and for the most part easy to follow. Dense west coast bush and open river flats lead to a classic backcountry hut with ... More ▶︎

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. More ▶︎

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 ... More ▶︎

St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

Track. 5 – 9 days. Medium/hard. One way. Created 8 January 20148 January 2014.

A 5-9 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and Three Tarn Pass. takes in good sections of the Travers, Sabine, Matakitaki and Maruia valleys. More ▶︎

Lake Wilson and the Valley of the Trolls

Track. 2 – 3 days. Medium. Return by the same track. Updated 28 February 201828 February 2018.

An overnight or multiday scenic diversion from the Routeburn Great Walk. The Valley of the Trolls is easily accessed from Harris Saddle and provides overnight camping for those wanting to get away from the crowds, while Lake Wilson provides stunning ... More ▶︎