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Central North Island region

Mount Ruapehu with flax in the foreground, Tongariro National Park. Photo: Herb Christophers.

The Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk, along with the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Mt Ruapehu Crater climb, are all popular walks in the Central North Island region.

Manawatu/Whanganui region

Maori carving on meeting house, Koroniti Marae, Wanganui. Photo: Ross Henderson.

Explore the tracks and walks of Manawatu/Whanganui, including the Whanganui Journey, one of New Zealand's Great Walks.

East Coast region

Lake Waikareiti at sunset, Te Urewera National Park. Photo: C Rudge.

The East Coast region offers a variety of tracks and walks including the Lake Waikaremoana Track, one of New Zealand's Great Walks.

New Zealand tracks and walks

Trampers on the Mangatepopo boardwalk, Tongariro Crossing. Photo: Jimmy Johnson.

There are extensive walking and mountain biking opportunities on conservation land throughout New Zealand.

Hawke's Bay

Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay. Photo: Catherine Tiffen.

Discover the many tracks and walks available in Hawke's Bay. The area's two forest parks offer a range of walking opportunities from short, easy strolls to challenging tramps.

Wairarapa region

View from Mt Holdsworth on the Powell - Jumbo circuit. Photo: Colin Miskelly.

Wairarapa walks include the Rimutaka Rail Trail and the classic walks Mt Holdsworth-Jumbo Circuit and Holdsworth-Kaitoke.

Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Track category definitions

Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai