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Kings Creek Walk
The gentle slope of the track meanders along Kings Creek, ending at a viewing platform, where you experience stunning views of the sheer canyon walls. Take your time to ready the informative signage on the flora and fauna and scan the etched sculptures in the sandstone. Can you spot the pirate's face?
6.6
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4
hrs
Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Take your time to absorb your surrounding as the steep climb takes you to the top of the Canyon, then follows the Canyon rim through the awesome domes of the Lost City and out to Cotterill's Bridge and Lookout, before dropping down into the lush surrounding and tranquillity of the Garden of Eden sacred waterholes. Climb back to the top and continue along the Southern Wall, with views to die for.
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15
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Huka Falls Lookout Walk
A short walk to views of the powerful Huka Falls which could fill 5 Olympic swimming pools a minute with its flow. The falls vary from 7m to 9.5m and are situated on the Waikato River which is the longest river in New Zealand and the only river to drain Lake Taupo.
8
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6
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Mt. Ngauruhoe (aka Mt Doom)
The volcano where the one ring to rule them all was forged, or more accurately the volcano Mt Doom was modelled off for Lord of the Rings movies. Located just off the track on the Tongariro Crossing is a very intimidating climb to the summit of Mt Ngauruhoe. In recent years climbers have been encouraged not to climb it due to the dangers involved with climbing to the summit.
*On way up make sure to use the solid ground of the ridge line otherwise you will end up sliding down as much as you gain height with each step. This is very important to remember if you are going to try to summit Mt. Ngauruhoe.*
On the way down you will be able to 'scree ski' down which allows you to make it down the mountain very quickly around half an hour where as getting up would've taken around two hours.
19.4
km
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7
hrs
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
This is a wonderfully atmospheric walk through an active volcanic area. It is considered as being one of the best day walks in the world. Highlights include, soda springs which is a waterfall, views of Mt. Ngauruhoe which was used in the lord of the rings films as Mount Doom, south crater, red crater (1868) which is the highest point on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing if done with no diversions, emerald lakes, blue lake and Mt. Tongariro.
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45
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Oxley Lookout
The Oxley lookout oversees the city of Tamworth. It can be accessed via road or if you are looking for a little challenge you can walk up the same road.
There are other walking tracks that you can access from the car park.
1
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45
mins
Kaiate Falls (Te Rerekawau)
A walk along Kaiate Stream to see multiple waterfalls and views of Mt. Maunganui out across the valley.
1
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30
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Otawa Reservoir Track
Located in the Otawa Scenic Reserve this short walk with multiple small creek crossings leading to a small clearing which houses Boro Dam Te Puke's original water source.
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1
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Bells Track
Walk from Bird Rock to Bells Beach Torquay along a well formed granite track with views over the ocean near the start of the Great Ocean Road
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20
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Killen Falls
A short walk to viewing platform and then down to the bottom of the falls. Great for a swim, although the pool bottom is very rocky and slippery (wear shoes).
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90
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Otanewainuku Lookout Track
A walk in the Otanewainuku Forest Reserve to the top of Mt. Otanewainuku where there is a trig station with a tower for views.
300
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15
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Cooloolabin Conservation Park - Kiamba Rd Section.
This is all about peace and tranquillity; sitting on the rocks or dipping your feet in the cool water pools, as the waters cascade over the boulders.
4
km
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2
hrs
Mount Manaia
A steady walk with a lot of stairs to the lookout near the top of Mount Manaia. Very distinctive mountain with massive rock pillars on top of it. There is a rough track leading to the furthest pillar which you can climb up.
14
km
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7
hrs
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail - Pinnacles Walk
Moderate 2.5-3 hour climb (one way) through the stunning Kauaeranga Valley to the Pinnacles Hut.
The summit is a further 45 minutes from here. You can do an over night stay at the hut and complete the summit at sunrise (recommended).
Follow the gravelled path and staircase. From here you will have to do some scrambling and negotiate a few metal ladders along with metal rungs to get to the top and take in the stunning views.
Once you've soaked it all in, return to the hut, pick up your pack and head back down. You can return via the
Webb Creek Track or Billygoay track with the former being the shorter route.
The tracks are well marked and impossible to lose.
3.5
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1
hr
Mt Maunganui
A nice casual stroll up a well marked trail to the summit of Mt Maunganui where fantastic coastal views await you.
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km
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3
hrs
Papamoa Hills Karangaumu Summit Track + Te Rae o Papamoa Track
The walk is located in Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park and offers 360 degree views as well as several maori pa sites.
3
km
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1
hr
Okere Falls Track and Ridge Track loop
A walk in the Okere Falls Scenic Reserve following the Kaituna River. The Walk takes you to the Trout Pool, Trout Pool Falls, Tutea Falls, Hinemoa's Steps and Tutea's Cave and Okere Falls.
3.2
km
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1
hr
Pohaturoa Summit & Lookouts
This walk is in The Redwoods or Whakarewarewa Forest and takes you to the summit of Pohaturoa which is marked by Trig B26Q. It takes you to Lower Whaka and Upper Whaka Lookouts, Trig Lookout and Waipa Lookout. The Whaka Lookouts give views of Rotorua, Lake Rotorua, Whakarewarewa Thermal Area which includes Pohutu Geyser which is said to be the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, Mt Ngongotaha, Mokoia Island and more while the Trig and Waipa Lookouts look south. A bubbling mud pool is also passed on the way up.
Watch out for mountain bikes, horses and dogs as they can share some paths with you. There are a lot of different paths as there are many exclusively mountain bike tracks so try not to stray onto them.
5.5
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90
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Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Walking Circuit
A walking circuit around a lake in the Rotorua region.
7.4
km
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5
hrs
Mt Karioi
About an hour west of Hamilton lies the extinct Volcano known as Mt Karioi. The track starts off fairly steep through grassland and then thick forest on a very well marked track. Upon reaching the ridgeline you are greeted with excellent views that only get better the higher you go. After the initial climb the walk is fairly undulating until you reach the summit. There are a few ladders/stairs/near vertical ascents where you have the aid of a series of chains but nothing too challenging. The track, though well marked, gets very muddy, so if you decide to attempt this after wet weather be prepared to wreck the clothes you're wearing because you almost certainly will slip at some point. There is a helipad at the very top with 320 degree views out to the Raglan Harbour and beyond.
