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Abel Tasman's coastal track meanders past some of our most beautiful bays and beaches.

Rosalie France explores National Park without snow.

In a corner of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, tucked away from the main walkways and thoroughfares, is the serenely beautiful New Zealand native forest walk.

Danielle Wright falls for a beautiful bush reserve in the Waitakere Ranges.

After the excesses of Christmas and New Year celebrations, Joelle Thomson investigates North Island walks for you to check out on your holidays.

Fingers crossed, you will be blessed with a refreshing sea breeze as you tackle these top walks.

Danielle Wright takes her grandmother Dolina for a walk down memory lane at Yatton Park.

Four of the best parks and outdoor spaces to take your kids.

Josie Dale contemplates the dark green silence of the Matukituki Valley.

Tongariro National Park turns on a bright blue day for a ramble to its even bluer lakes, writes Josie Dale.

Head out and explore Auckland on foot, writes Joelle Thomson.

Elisabeth Easther visited Russell for a sneak preview of the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend and found a wealth of wanders on offer.

Intrepid trampers or a bunch of softies? Pam Neville puts the case for guided walks.

When you're sick of walking around the block or park with your kids, take them on a family tramping adventure and watch them come alive.

Awe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.

Head to this wonderful part of Waikato for encounters with llamas, a dose of Kiwiana and scenic bush hikes galore.

The legs get a workout while the eyes are dazzled by the view on this lushly-forested Southland track, writes a weary but astounded Pamela Wade.

Now that summer's over and sunbathing is off the to-do list, head north to Atiu Creek Regional Park.

From flowers to knitted veges, Hamilton is a garden city, writes Danielle Wright.

A gentle walking trail that edges its way around a Waiheke vineyard will delight all members of the family, writes Donna McIntyre.

Wander the country's hills and dales on one of these picturesque hikes.

Ease into tramping with an overnighter at the Pinnacles Hut in the Coromandel, writes Andrew Laxon.

With over 10 volcanic craters and cones, Mangere is packed with adventures, writes Diana Clement.

We've picked five volcanoes from the more than 50 in the Auckland Volcanic Field.

The Puhinui Stream Forest Trail is a tranquil escape from urban Auckland, just 25 minutes from the city and five minutes from central Manukau.

Geoff Cumming finds he has plenty of time to think on one of New Zealand's Great Walks.

Thanks to a generous body of donors, the Domain is home to artworks made by eight of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists.

Catherine Smith spends a refreshing weekend walking the coastal routes around Langs Beach.

You don't have to head far from home for a decent bush hike.