The East Coast/Hawke's Bay region offers a variety of walks and tracks, from gentle bush walks to challenging tramps into remote wilderness areas.
Learn about the walks and tracks available in the Aniwaniwa area including the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk.
Explore the many walks and tracks available in the Gisborne area, from Cooks Cove Walkway to the Ridge Track at Morere Springs Scenic Reserve.
Encompassing much of Te Urewera National Park, the Opotiki area features a number tracks and routes that lead into the area's remote wilderness.
Discover the many tracks and walks available in Hawke's Bay. The area's two forest parks offer a range of walking opportunities from short, easy strolls to challenging tramps.
An A-Z listing of all East Coast/Hawke's Bay tracks and walks.
Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island
NZ weather
New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Track category definitions
Plan and prepare for your trip
The Great Walks
Stop the spread of didymoCheck, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
Check the East Coast Hawke's Bay Important notices and track updates