Discover the tracks and walks of the Otago region including the Otago Central Rail Trail, the Rees-Dart Track and Greenstone & Caples tracks.
Learn more about tracks in the Central Otago area. The area features the Otago Central Rail Trail which follows the former Otago Central Branch railway line for 150 kilometres.
In the Coastal Otago area you'll find tracks offering panoramic views and wildlife viewing.
A number of walks and tracks are available in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area including several that traverse sections of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
Explore the varied tracks and walks of the Wanaka/Makarora area - from the Matukituki Valley to Haast Pass.
An A-Z listing of all Otago tracks and walks.
Walking tracks from Aoraki Mount Cook Village, Arthur's Pass day walks, the Mueller Hut Route and many other tracks and walks in the Canterbury region.
Walks in the West Coast region include Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes Walk, Fox Glacier Te Moeka o Tuawe Valley Walk, Franz Josef Glacier Walk and New Zealand's longest Great Walk, the Heaphy Track.
Explore Fiordland's tracks and walks, including the Kepler, Milford and Routeburn Great Walks.
Explore the many tracks and walks in the Southland region, including the Rakiura Track Great Walk.
There are extensive walking and mountain biking opportunities on conservation land throughout New Zealand.
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DOC maps: Discover the outdoors - DOC's key places, campsites, tracks and huts, and visitor centres on a map
Check, Clean, Dry between waterways and stop the spread of didymo.
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:1. Plan your trip2. Tell someone3. Be aware of the weather4. Know your limits5. Take sufficient supplies
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