The East Cape area features a number tracks and routes that lead into the area's remote wilderness.
Learn about the walks and tracks available in the Te Urewera area including the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk.
Explore the many walks and tracks available in the Gisborne area, from Cooks Cove Walkway to the Ridge Track at Morere Springs Scenic Reserve.
An A-Z listing of all East Coast tracks and walks.
Read about Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway, Tarawera Falls Track, and many other tracks and walks in the Bay of Plenty region.
There are extensive walking and mountain biking opportunities on conservation land throughout New Zealand.
Discover the tracks and walks of the Hawke's Bay, including the Makahu Road track to Mangatainoka Hot Springs and Kaweka Road walks and tramping tracks.
NZ weather
New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
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.
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
Safety alerts for East Coast tracks
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