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Missed out on securing a Great Walks pass? Own the backyard instead.
Trade Me Property reveals the gateway towns where you can swap a Great Walks hut pass for a lifetime of backyard access
Last updated: 13 May 2026
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Missed out on securing a Great Walks pass? Trade Me Property highlights an alternative: buying your own "basecamp" in a gateway town for lifetime access to NZ's best wilderness.
Explore listings near iconic tracks, including:
- Te Anau for the Milford, Kepler, and Routeburn tracks
- Motueka for the Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Ohakune for the Tongariro Northern Circuit
With options starting from around $420,000, you can secure a permanent base for your outdoor adventures.
The triple threat gateway, Te Anau
Te Anau, the gateway to the Milford, Kepler, and Routeburn tracks
The big family basecamp
The retreat, with all the creature comforts
The entry-level shack
Pretty as a picture in Te Anau
The coastal escape, Motueka and Riwaka
The golden sands of the Abel Tasman national park
The solid base
The heritage hub
Riwaka, Motueka on the doorstep to the Abel Tasman
The volcanic adventure, Ohakune
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing can see more than 3,000 hikers per day during the peak season
The alpine chalet
The garden paradise
The island sanctuary, Stewart Island/Rakiura, the third motu
Stewart Island, home to the Rakiura Track, the southernmost of the Great Walks tracks
The island icon
14 Kaka Ridge Road, Stewart Island offers commanding views
The coastal seclusion
The new frontier, in Tuatapere
Trampers on boardwalk arriving at Okaka Hut on the newest Great walk, Hump Ridge Track.
The family find
Room for the whole crew in Tuatapere, the entry to the Hump Ridge Track
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