Want to go hiking in the Takitimu Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Takitimu Mountains to bring you the best …

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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1. View of Balloon Loop – Spirit Lake Wetland Boardwalk loop from Manapouri

10.0km

02:42

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Spirit Lake Wetland Boardwalk – Beach on Shallow Bay loop from Manapouri

12.9km

03:26

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Manapouri

8.63km

02:51

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Waiau River – View of Lake Te Anau loop from Manapouri

22.7km

06:00

220m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of the Waiau River – View of Balloon Loop loop from Manapouri

4.80km

01:17

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hope Arm Beach – Hope Arm Hut loop from Manapouri

21.4km

06:15

510m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Waiau River loop from Manapouri

14.4km

03:48

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Fraser Beach – Waiau River loop from Manapouri

4.30km

01:08

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of Lake Manapouri loop from Manapouri

5.16km

01:20

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Waiau River – Fraser Beach loop from Manapouri

2.85km

00:45

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the Takitimu Mountains

1. View of Balloon Loop – Spirit Lake Wetland Boardwalk loop from Manapouri

2. Spirit Lake Wetland Boardwalk – Beach on Shallow Bay loop from Manapouri

3. Hiking loop from Manapouri

4. Waiau River – View of Lake Te Anau loop from Manapouri

5. View of the Waiau River – View of Balloon Loop loop from Manapouri

6. Hope Arm Beach – Hope Arm Hut loop from Manapouri

7. Waiau River loop from Manapouri

8. Fraser Beach – Waiau River loop from Manapouri

9. View of Lake Manapouri loop from Manapouri

10. Waiau River – Fraser Beach loop from Manapouri

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