We’ve been out walking all over the Bay of Plenty and documented our hiking journeys.

All the walks and hikes in the Bay of Plenty, we’ve walked 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 Bay of Plenty 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.
Katikati Walks

Katikati walks and hiking

14 Katikati walks for you to enjoy in the Bay of Plenty when you next visit. Katikati is a great little town with the mighty ...
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Mt Maunganui Summit walk - steep steps at the beginning of the walk - Copyright Freewalks.nz

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 ...
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Reporoa Walks - Bay of Plenty Region - New Zealand - Butchers Hot Pool - Copyright Freewalks.nz

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 ...
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Free Rotorua Walking & Hiking Guide - Bay of Plenty Region - New Zealand

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 ...
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Walks and hiking in Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand - Copyright Freewalks.nz

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 ...
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Free Te Aroha Walking & Hiking Guide - Bay of Plenty Region - New Zealand

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 ...
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Walks and hikes at Waihi, North Island, New Zealand - Copyright Freewalks.nz-2

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 ...
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Whakatane Walks

Whakatane Walks

My guide to walks in Whakatane. Such a pretty place with the stunning Ohope beach just over the hill.
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Free Whangamata Walking & Hiking Guide - Bay of Plenty Region - New Zealand - 4

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 ...
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