Katikati Murals Walk: Art Trail Through Town
Stroll this easy 2km art trail through Katikati’s town centre in about 1 hour. View 70+ stunning murals depicting local history on building walls. Flat footpaths suit all ages. Get the map.
Stroll this easy 2km art trail through Katikati’s town centre in about 1 hour. View 70+ stunning murals depicting local history on building walls. Flat footpaths suit all ages. Get the map.
Explore this 8km return walk near Whangamata taking 2 hours on an easy graded track. One of the best preserved old mining sites on the Coromandel.
A peaceful 7km riverside walk in Whakatāne, perfect for all ages. Easy flat path, birdlife, beaches, cafes, and top insider tips for your trip.
A scenic 3–4 hour forest loop in Waioweka Gorge near Ōpōtiki. See native bush, cross streams, and climb to lush ridgelines. Tips, map & planning help.
A short walk with big rewards—this coastal track to William Wright Falls in Orokawa Scenic Reserve is perfect for families, with insider tips, track map & best times to go.
A stunning 2–3 hr coastal walk from Waihi Beach to secluded Homunga Bay. Maps, tips, access details and must-know local insights for your 2025 visit.
Ready to explore Lake Okataina in Rotorua? This guide gives you all the details you need for a perfect walk. Tips, highlights, and more! Don’t miss out!
Tackle the stunning Tarawera Trail! Learn all about the trail’s features, history, how to get there, and more in our detailed guide. Perfect for your next adventure!
Tarawera Falls Walk: All You Need to Know Alright, folks, buckle up! We’re diving into the lowdown on Tarawera Falls Walk. Whether you’re a seasoned
Check out Owharoa Falls in Karangahake Gorge – perfect for a family outing with easy walks, gorgeous scenery, and a cool swim spot. Find out more here!
4.7 km Loop • 1 Hour • Easy • Enjoy awesome sights of geothermal activity while walking along Rotorua’s lakefront to Sulphur Point.
Free geothermal park right in central Rotorua, crater lake, mud pools, foot baths, eruption history and Saturday market hours. I walked it and it’s genuinely worth your time.
7 km • 2 Hours 50 minutes • medium • Enjoy amazing views from the top of the Waihi Beach Trig
4.50 km • 1 Hour 30 Minutes • Very Easy • The Blue Lake walk is 11 km drive from central Rotorua. There is plenty of parking along the Blue Lake waterfront.
18 km • 2 Hours 15 Minutes • Medium • A haven for mountain bikers, the Whakarewarewa Forest, also referred to as The Redwoods, boasts an amazing network of over 200km of trails. This world-renowned venue caters to a wide range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced riders.
2.80 kms • 1 Hour 30 Minutes to the top • Easy. Walk or bike to the summit for great views.
11 km • 3 Hours 30 minutes • Easy • Best walk in Whirinaki Forest, it follows the river through an amazing forest.
2.3 km • 1 hour • Easy • Walk around the edge of Lake Okaro, it’s wheelchair friendly in parts.
11.5 km • 3 Hours 30 Minutes • Easy • This is one of the longer walks in the Redwoods in Rotorua.
0.20 km • 10 Minutes • Very Easy • Walk to Kerosene Creek & soak in natural hot pools near Rotorua.
3 km • 1 Hour • Very Easy • Enjoy two waterfalls plus the trout pools on this return walk to Okere Falls just out of Rotorua.
2.50 kms • 1 Hour • Very Easy – Book your entry here for 50% less!
3.9 km • 1 Hour • Easy Loop Walk • Time for an out-of-Auckland walk. The Martha Goldmine Pit Rim Walkway in Waihi is an interesting one hour walk.
3.30 kms • 1 Hour & 20 Minutes • Very Easy • Walk the 1km through the rail tunnel or bike it. Then walk right beside the river in a loop.
7 km • 3 hours with one short stop for lunch • Medium walk with steps • Great walk starting from Whakatane town.
3.80 km • 1 Hour 20 minutes no stopping • Hard • Awesome views from the top of Mt Maunganui, one of my favourite walks at the mount.
13 km • 5 hours at a good pace with no stops • Medium. Follow the Tuahu Summit Track to the top then turn off.
The Kopurererua Valley Walkway is a 6km one way, very easy walk that took me around 1 hour and 45 mins to complete. This walk is in Tauranga near the city.
5 kms • 1 hour 40 minutes one way • Easy • The Tuahu Track starts at the end of Hot Springs Rd. It’s an excellent walk with Rimu & giant Kauri trees, freshwater streams, great views and bird life.
11 kms • 6 Hours • Medium, then hard walk • The Motutapere Hut is a 640m walk along the top of the Kaimai Ranges going south on the North-South Track after leaving the Tuahu Track. 8 km from Katikati.
6 kms • 4 Hours • Medium • The start of the walk is on the Tuahu Track then onto the Kauri Loop Track (optional) before turning off to Sentinel Rock Lookout Track. You shouldn’t attempt to climb to the summit as it’s very steep and dangerous.
Easy 2km wetland loop in Bethlehem, Tauranga. Birdlife including royal spoonbill and heron, gravel paths, boardwalks, playground, and toilets on site. Dogs on-leash welcome.
My guide to the Kulim to Fergusson Park walk in Tauranga: harbour views, Mt Maunganui across the water, historic mission station, wheelchair friendly, toilets at both ends.
Flat 2 km loop in central Katikati with 40+ haiku carved into river boulders. Three entrances, free parking, picnic spot, dogs on leash. How to combine it with the Murals Walk.
My guide to Te Puna Quarry Park near Tauranga: 50+ sculptures, 17 specialist gardens, butterfly garden, Bay of Plenty views, free entry, dogs on leash. What to expect on the loop track.
Flat 10km loop past mangroves and birdlife on the Waikareao Estuary Walkway, minutes from central Tauranga, with toilets, cafes, and parking at three entrances.
