Waikato Region
Enjoy walks in the Waikato which includes, Cooks Beach, Hahei, Matamata, Paeroa, Putaruru, Raglan, Taupo, Thames and Turangi.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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My Guide to Walking in Taupo
Walk & explore my Taupo walks. See the thundering Aratiatia Rapids, powerful Huka Falls, & serene Kawakawa Bay. Challenge yourself with a climb to volcanic ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Raglan Walks
My guide to walks in Raglan. From stunning white sand surf beaches to spectacular rainforest waterfalls.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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