Great Hikes suit people looking for a short getaway of 3-7 days. Each fabulous day's hiking is followed by a delicious meal, comfortable accommodation and usually a hot shower! Covering the journey on foot, by jet-boat, water taxi or kayak in a specific region of New Zealand, you will be guided through areas of pristine wilderness, rare beauty and awe inspiring majesty.
Challenge yourself to a two-day hike then reward yourself with luxury at Arthur's Pass Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Southern Alps whilst hiking on part of the Te Araroa Trail (New Zealand Walkway). Enjoy canoeing, bird watching, star gazing walks and sheep shearing demonstrations from the comforts of the Wilderness Lodge.
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Experience this world-famous National Park in style, where gentle beech forests give way to golden sands and glistening water. Enjoy three days of walking the Coast Track and two "free" days at beachfront lodges exploring. Prefer to kayak? Spend two days sea kayaking the protected southern coastline and one day walking the lush northern Coast Track.
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A track of contrasts - walking from shoreline to ridgeline, glimpses of the hidden bays, coves and inlets that make up the Marlborough Sounds, dominate the day. By night enjoy the comfort of resort style accommodation, Marlborough wines and delicious food.
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Journey through a forgotten wilderness area steeped in rich Maori history. Circumnavigate the beautiful and pristine Lake Waikaremoana, hike through dense native rainforest, take opportunities for swimming in the lake, all in a most diverse botanical region of New Zealand. Opportunities to hear the native kiwi.
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Located in Fiordland National Park, the dramatic Hollyford Track is one of New Zealand's greatest walks, representing the country's wilderness at its most undisturbed and inspiring. The diversity of landforms, vegetation and wildlife within this one valley is unequalled; it's a wonderful way to explore the very essence of New Zealand's wilderness.
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The best chance most people will ever have to see New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi, in its natural environment. Breathe fresh sea air, hear rare bird calls and enjoy the solitude of Stewart Island. Travel by light plane to the island then walk and water taxi your way across the island to Halfmoon Bay.
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Explore the southern edge of Fiordland and the unique combination of beach, bush and sub alpine scenery. Experienced guides share their knowledge of the historic areas as you enjoy commanding views of the south coast, Lake Poteriteri, Lake Hauroko and mountain ranges deep in Fiordland National Park.
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Hike from Christchurch to Akaroa across the fascinating Banks Peninsula region whilst absorbing breathtaking views of the Canterbury Plains and the spectacular Southern Alps. Experience the Christchurch Gondola, the Heritage Time Tunnel, WWII gun emplacements, Lyttelton Timeball Station, two harbour crossings and a 2000 year-old totara tree.
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Be treated to a truly authentic and diverse wilderness encounter, combined with delicious meals and luxurious accommodation in an outstanding alpine environment. This wilderness walk takes you on an exclusive guided hike, at a gentle pace, through the Puhi Nature Reserve.
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Hike through open tussock country in the Two Thumb Range, above Lake Tekapo, with panoramic views of New Zealand's Southern Alps and the Mackenzie Basin. This area is famed for its exceptionally clear skies and intense light, highlighting the turquoise-blue glacial lakes, golden grasses, and white snow-capped peaks.
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The Overland track is Australia's premier extended bushwalk. The Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park is renowned for its beauty, featuring abundant wildlife, rare and unusual vegetation and dramatic scenery.
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The Heaphy Track is one of New Zealand's designated 'Great Walks'. Enjoy the scenery - forest and sub-alpine tussock grasslands, mountain vistas, through to lush jungle like lowland forest and Nikau palm fringed beaches and pounding surf.
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An alpine trek taking you into the depths of the Southern Alps. Learn to use crampons and ice-axes and apply your knowledge while climbing under the supervision of your guide. Gaze in wonder at the dramatic faces of Mount Cook, ascend the summits of nearby peaks, descend steep snow slopes into the gorges and bluffs of the rugged Hooker Valley.
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