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5
km
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90
mins
Bayview Conservation Area (Kidd Street Entrance)
Multiple trails that crisscross the area. Includes the Birdcage Trail, an easy 1900m walk that is one of the many trails through the Bayview Conservation Area. Glimpses of the ever-growing suburbia nearby, the track winds through natural bushland with many native grass trees. Passes the "birdcage" itself, a quirky work of imagination.
As of July, 2025, the area was heavily battered by "Alfred" and next to it commenced a huge housing development. Likely, there will be another trailhead/ access in years to come.
5
km
return
90
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Bayview Conservation Area (German Church Road Main Entrance)
Many trails through the bush area for walkers, bikes and horses. There are a few areas with healthy mozzie populations so be prepared!
2
km
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1
hr
Akiyoshi Cave 秋芳洞 (Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Akiyoshi Cave is the largest limestone cave in all of Japan and it is really cool. I've been to a lot of limestone caves in Japan and this is by far the most impressive. Even if you don't do any proper mountain hiking in the park, I really recommend this one.
5.2
km
return
2.5
hrs
Mt. Nishi 西の西山 (Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
A pretty decent look at some karst topography, not as cool as Mt. Nuki in Kitakyushu but does the job. Akiyoshidai is much more expansive and this hike can be combined with many others to make for a full day.
7
km
return
3.5
hrs
Mt. Nuki 貫山 (Fukuoka Prefecture)
A stunning example of karst topography located in Kitakyushu that is entirely unique. This is a super cool hike and one is personally one of the best I have done in Japan.
14.5
km
return
8.5
hrs
Mt Grattai from Berrygil Creek
A reasonably tough walk with no track or ribbons for guidance. Once you reach the summit, there is a book in a metal box for you to log your visit
11.8
km
one-way
3
hrs
Hosokute-juku to Mitake-juku Nakasendo 中山道 細久手宿から御嵩宿まで (Gifu Prefecture)
This hike is nothing special. It is one of the more boring parts of the Nakasendo with the Iroha tea house being the only thing that is slightly interesting.
2.4
km
return
1
hr
Maungauika / North Head Historic Walk
Loop around Maungauika / North Head and its historic Battery.
1
km
return
1
hr
Takarunga Mount Victoria Track
Takarunga / Mount Victoria Track is located in the Mount Victoria Reserve in Devonport. It's the tallest volcanic remnant on Auckland's Northshore. This short walk takes you to the summit with 360-degree views and a historic signal house, Fort Victoria and vents disguised as colourful painted mushrooms.
2.1
km
return
1
hr
Maungawhau / Mt Eden Path
Walk around and to the top of Maungawhau / Mt Eden a volcanic cone which is the tallest point on the Auckland isthmus.
7.3
km
return
3
hrs
The Beehive to Cable Car via Te Ahumairangi Hill & Botanic Gardens
From The Beehive & Parliament House make your way to Te Ahumairangi Hill and through the Botanic Gardens to the cable car.
24
km
one-way
6
hrs
Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Tweed Section
A 24km walk or cycle along the old rail line between Murwillumbah and Crabbes Creek.
8.2
km
return
2
hrs
Tweed River Walk
This walk explores the Tweed/Coolangatta area with beach and Tweed River views.
1.9
km
one-way
45
mins
Mount Victoria to Mount Alfred via Hobbit's Hideout
Go to both the scenic lookout and trigpoint of Mount Victoria (196m) then follow the forest ridge of the Wellington town belt to Mount Alfred (133m) the site of the Te Akatarewa Pa. With the detour to the Hobbit's Hideout a LotR film location along the way the walk will be 1.9kms one way. A straight return is about 1km.
600
m
return
30
mins
Sugarloaf
Follow the trail up the hill cross the road & continue on past the radio towers to the trig.
800
m
return
30
mins
Timberyard Point Loop at Lakeside Domain - Lake Ellesmere
A short loop around the edges of Timberyard Point which juts out into Lake Ellesmere.
1
km
return
30
mins
Dobson Peak (Mount Dobson)
From the top of the Fairlie Ridge T-Bar at Mount Dobson Ski Field hike up the ridge to the top of Dobson Peak (2095m) in the Two Thumb Range.
2.3
km
return
1
hr
Oamaru Lookout Point Walk
A short loop out on Cape Wanbrow with access down to the beach and old fortification buildings. Watchout for mountain bikes on the mountain bike trails at track junctions.
1
km
return
30
mins
Moeraki Boulders Trail Loop
A short loop using the beach & forest trail to see the famous Moeraki Boulders.
8
km
return
3
hrs
Mihiwaka, Mt Kettle & Mt Cutten via Blueskin Road
A section of bush with a reservoir surrounded by three peaks.