The best walks and hikes in the Murchison Mountains
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Last updated: November 14, 2025
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1. Fiordland Rainforest Path – Mt Luxmore Hut loop from Te Anau
18.8km
07:00
1,020m
1,020m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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83
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2. Lake Te Anau – View of the Lake at Sunset loop from Te Anau
10.7km
02:47
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. View of the Lake at Sunset – Lake Te Anau loop from Te Anau
5.33km
01:23
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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44
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4. Iris Burn Hut – Iris Burn Falls loop from Te Anau
2.93km
00:46
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
24
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5. Mt Luxmore Hut – Mount Luxmore summit loop from Te Anau
8.00km
03:55
420m
420m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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29
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6. Luxmore Caves – Mt Luxmore Hut loop from Te Anau
1.48km
00:24
20m
20m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Hiking loop from Te Anau
8.31km
02:55
500m
500m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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