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A-Z of Southland tracks & walks

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Croydon Bush tramping tracks

There are several tramping opportunities available on marked routes that are maintained by the Hokonui Tramping Club.
Category: Tramping track

Croydon Bush walking tracks

There are several walking tracks within Croydon Bush, which are are maintained by the Department of Conservation, Gore District Council and Hokonui Tramping Club.
Category: Walking track

Eyre Mountains/Taka Ra Haka routes

A spectacular conservation park in the Eyre Mountains/Taka Ra Haka for the more adventurous tramper, hunter or trout fisher.
Category: Route

Mavora - Greenstone Walkway

This is a 50 km, four day tramping trip, linking the Mavora Lakes Camping Area with the Greenstone Track. It passes through open valley tussock land and beech forested hill country.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 50 km
Completion Time: 4 days

North West Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura

The North West Circuit offers challenging tramping around Rakiura/Stewart island's northern coast.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 125 km
Completion Time: 9 - 11 days

Piano Flat & Wakiaia Forest tramping tracks

Waikaia Forest is a large island of beech forest, nestled in the mountain farmlands of northern Southland. Piano Flat, a grassy enclosure at the southern end, provides a picnic area, camping ground and several walking tracks.
Category: Tramping track

Rakiura Track

The Rakiura Track Great Walk is found on Stewart Island/Rakiura, just a 20 minute flight from Invercargill or an hour by ferry from Bluff.
Category: Great Walk/Easier tramping track
Distance: 37 km
Completion Time: 3 days

Snowdon Forest tramping tracks

Snowdon Forest tramping tracks are used infrequently and many are marked routes only. The Mararoa, Whitestone and Upukerora Rivers offer good fishing for rainbow trout.
Category: Tramping track

South Mavora Lake walking tracks

Looking for day walks from the Mavora Lakes camping ground in the Te Anau area? Try the South Mavora Lake Walking Track or the track to the Kiwiburn Hut.
Category: Walking track

Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura

The Southern Circuit is regarded as a remote, challenging tramp needing good fitness and route-finding skills. You can get to it via the North West Circuit Track or by boat.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 71.5 km round trip
Completion Time: 4 - 6 days round trip from Freshwater

Stewart Island/Rakiura day tramping tracks

View day tramping tracks that start from Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Category: Tramping track

Stewart Island/Rakiura day walking tracks

There are a number of day walking tracks that start at Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Category: Walking track

Stewart Island/Rakiura short day walks

Find out about the short walks you can enjoy on Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Category: Short walk

Takitimu Mountains routes

Challenging routes traverse the forest area of Takitimu Mountains taking you to Aparima Forks Hut or Spence Hut.
Category: Route

Takitimu Mountains tramping tracks

Tramping tracks in the Takitimu Mountains take you thorugh attractive open beech forest, tussock and screes.
Category: Tramping track

Ulva Island walking tracks

Managed by DOC as an open sanctuary, Ulva Island is one of several small islands inside Paterson Inlet, Stewart Island/Rakiura, and has a number of walking tracks for you to enjoy.
Category: Walking track

Waituna Lagoon tracks

You can stroll the boardwalk, walk on the spectacular white quartz beach or take the outlet track at Waituna Lagoon.
Category: Easy access short walk ; Walking track

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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

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