We’ve been out walking all over the North Island and documented our hiking journeys.
All the walks and hikes we’ve done are free for everyone to enjoy, no need to pay anything to walk them. This page is full of walks suitable for everyone from short walks to big hikes, the North Island in New Zealand has it all. We’ve taken stunning photos, and documented everything you need to know about each walk. Choose the area you’re interested in walking and click on one of the boxes below. Now, I know there are a lot of walks on this page, so which are the best ones you’re asking? Ok, we’ve put together a new page with our recommended top 10 walks & hikes you should do in the North Island of New Zealand.
Auckland Region Walks
NORTH ISLAND WALKS Auckland Region Walks & Hikes © Freewalks.nz We’ve been out walking all over the Auckland region and documented our hiking journeys. Below …
Awhitu walks and hiking
Find out why Awhitu is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Awhitu area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Awhitu has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Central Wellington Walks
Find out why Wellington is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Wellington area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Wellington has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Cooks Beach walks and hiking
Find out why Cooks Beach is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Cooks Beach area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Cooks Beach has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Eastbourne walks and hiking
Find out why Eastbourne is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Eastbourne area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Eastbourne has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Hahei walks and hiking
Find out why Hahei is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Hahei area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Hahei has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Katikati walks and hiking
Find out why Katikati is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Katikati area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Katikati has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Lyttelton walks and hikes
Find out why Lyttelton is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Lyttelton area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Lyttelton has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Mahurangi West
Find out why Mahurangi West is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Mahurangi West area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Mahurangi West has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Martinborough walks and hiking
Find out why Martinborough is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Martinborough area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Martinborough has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Masterton walks and hiking
Find out why Masterton is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Masterton area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Masterton has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Matamata walks and hikes
Find out why Matamata is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Matamata area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Matamata has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Mt Egmont walks and hiking
Find out why Mt Egmont is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Mt Egmont area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Mt Egmont has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Mt Maunganui walks and hiking
Find out why Mt Maunganui is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Mt Maunganui area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Mt Maunganui has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Napier walks and hikes
Find out why Napier is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Napier area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Napier has plenty of great walking and hiking.
New Plymouth walks and hikes
Find out why New Plymouth is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the New Plymouth area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, New Plymouth has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Paeroa walks and hiking
Find out why Paeroa is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Paeroa area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Paeroa has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Piha walks and hiking
Find out why Piha is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Piha area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Piha has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Putaruru walks and hiking
Find out why Putaruru is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Putaruru area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Putaruru has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Raglan walks and hiking
Find out why Raglan is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Raglan area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Raglan has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Reporoa walks and hiking
Find out why Reporoa is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Reporoa area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Reporoa has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Rotorua walks & hiking
Find out why Rotorua is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Rotorua area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Rotorua has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Stillwater walks & hiking
Find out why Stillwater is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Stillwater area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Stillwater has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Taupo walks and hiking
Find out why Taupo is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Taupo area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Taupo has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Tauranga walks and hikes
Find out why Tauranga is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Tauranga area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Tauranga has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Te Aroha walks & hiking
Find out why Te Aroha is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Te Aroha area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Te Aroha has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Thames walks and hikes
Find out why Thames is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Thames area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Thames has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Tongariro National Park & Mt Ruapehu walks and hiking
Find out why Tongariro National Park is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Tongariro National Park area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Tongariro National Park has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Turangi walks and hikes
Find out why Turangi is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Turangi area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Turangi has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Urenui walks and hikes
Find out why Urenui is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Urenui area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Urenui has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Waihi walks and hiking
Find out why Waihi is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Waihi area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Waihi has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Wainuiomata walks and hiking
Find out why Wainuiomata is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Wainuiomata area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Wainuiomata has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Waiotemarama walks and hiking
Find out why Waiotemarama is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Waiotemarama area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Waiotemarama has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Waitakere Ranges walks and hiking
Find out why Waitakere Ranges is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Waitakere Ranges area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Waitakere Ranges has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Waiwera walks and hiking
Find out why Waiwera is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Waiwera area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Waiwera has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Warkworth walks and hiking
Find out why Warkworth is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Warkworth area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Warkworth has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Whakatane walks and hiking
Find out why Whakatane is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Whakatane area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Whakatane has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Whangamata walks and hiking
Find out why Whangamata is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Whangamata area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Whangamata has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Whangaparaoa walks and hiking
Find out why Whangaparaoa is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Whangaparaoa area. Located in the stunning North Island of New Zealand, Whangaparaoa has plenty of great walking and hiking.
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