Welcome to Walking Must-Do’s
Oparara Arches, West Coast © Fraser Clements
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NORTH ISLAND MAP North Island Contents SOUTH ISLAND MAP South Island Contents Walking in New Zealand New Zealand’s 10 Great Walks
Northland Auckland The Coromandel, Bay of Plenty & Eastland Central North Island Lower North Island
56 Marlborough & Nelson Tasman 62 West Coast 68 Canterbury 76 Lower South Island
Keeping safe
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• Plan your trip in advance by researching the terrain and suggested hike time. • Tell someone your plans beforehand.
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ABOVE: Taranaki Falls, Tongariro Northern Circuit © Department of Conservation / 90 Seconds COVER IMAGE: Mt Taranaki © Getty Images
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• Consider all medical issues. Know the limits of every walker, pace yourselves and stay together. • Take sufficient supplies.
• Check the weather and prepare for it.
• Keep cellphones and maps in waterproof bags.
• Consider who you’re walking with and understand their fitness levels as well as your own.
• Wear the right gear. Take rain protection, avoid cotton clothing and keep your core warm.
WALKING TRACK KEY Time and distance
Track terrain
Loop track
Track Grade
Dogs allowed
No dogs
WALKING MUST-DO’S 3
