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Twizel Te Manahuna area

The Mackenzie Basin is a great place to explore the high country with reserves, parks and conservation areas protecting mountains, plains and wetlands.

The Twizel Te Manahuna Area Office maintains and supports these areas and their numerous walks and tracks which often cross from one valley to another.

Most walks and tracks start within an hour's drive of Twizel, which offers itself as a hub to visit some of the most breathtaking sights in the Canterbury region.

Benmore Range access track

Walkers will enjoy the walk along the access easement up to the Benmore Range Conservation Area.
Category: Tramping track

Dromedary Hill Walking Track

Dromedary Hill (1664 m) is in Lindis Conservation Area, North Otago.
Category:  Walking track
Distance:  10km
Completion Time:  8-10 hours

Lake Tekapo Walkway

The Lake Tekapo Walkway provides opportunity to enjoy the environment and magnificent scenery from a number of vantage points around Lake Tekapo.
Category: Walking track

Mackenzie Basin routes

The Mackenzie Basin is the largest inter-montane (between mountains) basin in New Zealand. Marked routes in Ahuriri and Ruataniwha conservation parks are suitable for experienced trampers.
Category: Route

Mackenzie Basin short walks

There are a number of short walks in the Mackenzie Basin, including Ahuriri and Ruataniwha conservation parks.
Category: Short walk
Completion Time: Various from 10 min to 2 hr return

Mackenzie Basin tramping tracks

There are a number of tramps described in the Mackenzie Basin, including those in Ahuriri and Ruataniwha conservation parks.
Category: Tramping track

Mackenzie Basin day walking tracks

There are a number of walking tracks in the Mackenzie Basin, including those in Ahuriri and Ruataniwha conservation parks.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: Various from 2 hr to 5 hr return

Melina Ridge Track

This dual use tramping track traverses through the best of what the Lindis area has to offer.
Category: Tramping track

Pavilion Peak Track

This (dual-use) tramping track north of Lindis Pass, in Lindis Conservation Area continues on from Dromedary Hill walking track.
Category:  Tramping track
Distance:  32km
Completion Time:  8-10 hours

Twizel River Trail

Twizel River Trail is located opposite Twizel township area on the eastern side of SH8. There are wonderful views of the Mackenzie Basin mountains along the trail.
Category:  Easy access walk
Distance:  24 km return
Completion Time:  5-6 hr return

Walks for families in Twizel Te Manahuna area

These family-friendly easy walks are suitable for people of all abilities and can be accessed by wheelchairs and children's buggies.
Category:  Easy access walk
Distance:  1 km
Completion Time:  10 - 20 min

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Easy access walks - North Island

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