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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.
3.4
km
one-way
2
hrs
Mt Cargill, Buttars Peak, Mt Holmes & the Organ Pipes
A oneway track as the walk can be done as a through walk / point to point but if doing as return then tick the walk twice and it will be ~6.6kms. From the carpark ascend to the organ pipes formation which you can scale to reach the summit of Mt Holmes then continue to Buttars Peak which is best ascended from the saddle between it and Mt Cargill. Finally summit Mt Cargill to finish your walk if you are doing it return then congratulations you have reached half way although the vast majority of the uphill will be done.
5.4
km
return
2
hrs
Milford Foreshore Walk & Lookout
From the freeparking on Deepwater Basin Road follow the trail past the airstrip to the ferry terminal make your way out onto the breakwater and then return via the lookout behind the small workers township & via the foreshore walk loop.
200
m
return
10
mins
Tūtoko Suspension Bridge
A short walk with information boards over the Tūtoko Suspension Bridge & back.
400
m
return
20
mins
The Chasm Walk
A short walk that loops over the chasm though the loop section can be closed due to damage.
400
m
return
10
mins
Mirror Lakes Walk
A short board walk along the reflective Mirror Lakes in Fiordland National Park.
300
m
return
20
mins
Eglington Valley Walk
Also known as the Mackay Creek Walk it is a short walk along the valley floor with some information boards to a view over the creek.
500
m
return
20
mins
Wilderness Lookout Walk
A short walk to a viewpoint of the Takitimu Mountains with interesting vegetation & informational signage.
6.2
km
return
2
hrs
Queenstown Hill Walkway
From the edge of Queenstown follow the Queenstown Hill Time Walk trail up through the forest past information boards and a statue to this popular viewpoint over Queenstown.
1.4
km
return
30
mins
Ayrburn Waterfall Walk
A short walk from the Ayrburn entertainment & eatery complex to a waterfall.
200
m
return
10
mins
Crown Range Saddle
A short walk from the Crown Saddle (1076m) which is where the Crown Range Road reaches its highest point & this is the highest sealed road in New Zealand. From the pullover read the information & monuments & make your way to the gate where longer trails can be undertaken.
1.4
km
return
45
mins
That Wānaka Tree Walk
A short walk along the Lakeside Shared Path or along the lakeside itself to the famous tree. This route can be shorter or longer depending where you start along the lake shore.