Waterfalls
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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Knutzen Track
Track.
Easy/medium. One way.
Updated
28 December 201528 December 2015.
This track visits Kitekite Falls, a highlight of the Waitakere Ranges.
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Kitekite Falls
Track.
Easy. Loop track.
Updated
28 December 201528 December 2015.
Short walk to beautiful 80-metre falls behind Piha.
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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.
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Taraire Track
Track.
Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
14 September 201714 September 2017.
A short loop walk at Karekare.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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. ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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.
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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 ...
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Karamatura Falls
Track.
Easy. Return by the same track.
Updated
1 April 20131 April 2013.
Short walk to a 15 metre waterfall near Huia.
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Aspiring Flat and Sisyphus Peak
Track.
3 days. Medium. Return via same track.
Updated
29 August 201229 August 2012.
A one and two-half day tramp up the East Matukituki to overnight in Aspiring Flats, with a day trip up Sisyphus Peak via Rainbow Stream. Summer trip only.
Easy to coordinate with transport company, or leave your car over two nights. ...
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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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Tupapakurua Falls
Track.
0 – 1 day. Easy. Return via same track.
Created
18 March 201218 March 2012.
A nice bush walk near National Park Village. Would make a good alternative to the Tongariro Crossing if the weather is bad.
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Glentui Loop Track
Track.
Easy. Loop track.
Updated
6 August 20126 August 2012.
Pleasant loop through riverside forest at the foot of Mount Richardson.
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Coal Creek Falls
Track.
1 day. Easy. Return by the same track.
Updated
26 November 201426 November 2014.
A nice easy walk through native forest to a lovely waterfall, one hour return.
Track starts at Runanga, there is a AA sign at the turn off at the main road.
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Wairere Falls
Track.
0 – 1 day. Easy. Return via same track.
Created
28 February 201128 February 2011.
A popular walk up to these spectacular falls
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d'Arby Falls
Track.
Easy. Return by the same track.
Updated
26 August 201326 August 2013.
A short walk under palm forest to a waterfall near Ship Cove.
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Waterfall Track
Track.
Easy/medium. Return via same track.
Updated
31 August 201031 August 2010.
A short, wet walk in Belmont Regional Park.
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Rabbit Pass - Wilkin to East Matukituki
Track.
1 day. Hard. One way.
Updated
9 October 20109 October 2010.
A fair weather route linking the upper Wilkin valley to the head of the East Matukituki. Two dangerous climbs are required, one to access the pass via the Wilkin Waterfall Face, and one to descend the cliff face into the ...
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Ohau Stream Walk
Track.
Easy. Return via same track.
Created
27 March 201027 March 2010.
A short walk to a waterfall on the Kaikoura coast.
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