These trips are easy-to-get-to, easy-to-do recreation opportunities throughout New Zealand. Find the easy trips nearest you.
Northland easy trips
Easy tracks, walks and places to visit in Northland include Tane Mahuta walk, Kerikeri and Mimiwhangata Coastal Park.
Auckland easy trips
Okura Bush Walkway, Haratonga and Rangitoto Island are some of the easy recreation opportunities you’ll find in the Auckland region.
Waikato easy trips
Enjoy some of the easy tracks, walks and places to visit in Waikato Conservancy including Bridal Veil Falls Walk, Totara Walk and Broken Hills.
Bay of Plenty easy trips
Some of the easy recreation opportunities you'll find in the Bay of Plenty include Karangahake Gorge, near Tauranga, Waiotapu Mud Pools Walk and Blue Lake Track in Rotorua.
Tongaririo/Taupo easy trips
Tongaririo/Taupo Conservancy offers many easy places to visit such as the Tongariro National Trout Centre, and easy tracks including Rotopounamu track and Whakapapa Village short walks.
East Coast/Hawke’s Bay easy trips
Visit some of the easy recreation opportunities in DOC's East Coast/Hawke’s Bay region such as Te Urewera Mainland Island, Otatara Pa and Tauranga Loop Track.
Wanganui easy trips
Gordon Bush Scenic Reserve, Kahikatea walk, and Te Maire Loop Track are some of the easy recreation opportunities you can enjoy in the Wanganui region.
Wellington easy trips
You'll find many easy tracks, walks and places to visit in the Wellington region including Catchpool Valley, Lake Papaitonga and Pinnacles Track.
Chatham Islands easy trips
Henga Scenic Reserve, Nikau Bush and Ocean Mail are some of the easy places to visit on the Chatham Islands.
Nelson/Marlborough easy trips
You can find a number of easy tracks and walks in DOC's Nelson/Marlborough region, including the Lake Rotoiti short walks, Kaihoka Lakes Walk and Flower Brothers Walk.
West Coast easy trips
Enjoy Lake Matheson Walk, Cape Foulwind Walkway and Pakihi Walk, which are some of the easy recreation opportunities on the West Coast.
Canterbury easy trips
Visit some of the easy recreation opportunities in the Canterbury region such as Godley Head or the walks for families in Aoraki and Arthur's Pass.
Otago easy trips
The Nuggets Lighthouse and wildlife walk, Otago Central Rail Trail and Bobs Cove Track are only a few of the easy recreation opportunities you can explore in Otago.
Southland easy trips
Explore some of the easy recreation opportunities in Southland, including Te Anau Wildlife Centre, Milford short walks and Key Summit track.