We’ve been out walking all over the Waikato 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 Waikato 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.
Free Cooks Beach Walking & Hiking Guide - Waikato Region - New Zealand

Cooks Beach walks and hiking

11 February 2020
Find out why Cooks Beach is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Free Hahei Walking & Hiking Guide - Waikato Region - New Zealand

Hahei walks and hiking

11 February 2020
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Free Matamata Walking & Hiking Guide - Waikato Region - New Zealand

Matamata walks and hikes

11 February 2020
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Free Paeroa Walking & Hiking Guide - Waikato Region - New Zealand

Paeroa walks and hiking

12 February 2020
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Free Putaruru Walking & Hiking Guide - Waikato Region - New Zealand

Putaruru walks and hiking

12 February 2020
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Bridal Falls Raglan

Raglan walks and hiking

12 February 2020
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Free Taupo Walking & Hiking Guide - Waikato Region - New Zealand - Huka Falls Walk - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Taupo walks and hiking

12 February 2020
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Hikes and walks in Thames, North Island - Copyright Freewalks.nz - View on the Water Race walk

Thames walks and hikes

13 February 2020
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Free Turangi Walking & Hiking Guide - Waikato Region - New Zealand - Lake Rotopounamu - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Turangi walks and hikes

13 February 2020
Find out why Turangi is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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