Guided Hikes

New Zealand Guided Hikes

Hiking in New Zealand's wilderness is a popular activity among visitors to this country. New Zealand has 14 National Parks, 3 UNESCO World Heritage Areas and over 24% of its land area is in protected conservation areas. There is a huge diversity of landscapes to hike; volcanoes, rainforest, glacier covered mountains, fiords and more.

If you are interested in doing a tour consisting of a number of guided hikes while you travel through a region of New Zealand then please see our Hiking Tours and Hiking Safaris. To find out about individual guided hikes take a look at the selection below.

Great Hike

Abel Tasman Track

  • 5 days @ NZ$1,910
  • Start/Finish: Nelson return
  • Nights: Lodges

Experience this world-famous Abel Tasman 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....

Abel Tasman Track map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Cruise
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   
Great Hike

Queen Charlotte Track

  • 5 days @ NZ$1,995
  • Start/Finish: Picton return
  • Nights: Lodges

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...

Queen Charlotte Track map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Cruise
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   
Great Hike

Lake Waikaremoana Hike

  • 4 days @ NZ$1,290
  • Start/Finish: Rotorua return
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts

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...

Lake Waikaremoana Hike map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   
Great Hike

Hollyford Walk

  • 3 days @ NZ$1,695
  • Start/Finish: Queenstown / Te Anau return
  • Nights: Lodges

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...

Hollyford Walk map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Scenic Flight
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    Jet Boating
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
   
Great Hike

Stewart Island Track

  • 4.5 days @ NZ$1,995
  • Start/Finish: Invercargill/Invercargill return
  • Nights: Camping, Backcountry Huts

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...

Stewart Island Track map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Bird Watching
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    Scenic Flight
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
   
Great Hike

Hump Ridge Track

  • 3.5 days @ NZ$1,395
  • Start/Finish: Tuatapere/ Tuatapere
  • Nights: Lodges

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,...

Hump Ridge Track map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Helicopter Flight
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
   
Great Hike

Akaroa Walk

  • 3.5 days @ NZ$1,575
  • Start/Finish: Christchurch return
  • Nights: Lodges

Hike from Christchurch to Akaroa across the fascinating Banks Peninsula region and absorb breathtaking views of the Canterbury Plains and the spectacular Southern Alps. Experience two harbour crossings and a 2000 year-old totara tree.

Akaroa Walk map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   
Great Hike

Kaikoura Wilderness Hike

  • 3 days @ NZ$1,595
  • Start/Finish: Kaikoura return
  • Nights: Lodges

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...

Kaikoura Wilderness Hike map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
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    Bird Watching
   
Great Hike

Tekapo Hike

  • 3 days @ NZ$780
  • Start/Finish: Tekapo return
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts

If you enjoy challenges and a good physical workout in a scenic environment, then this trek is for you. If you appreciate getting off-the-beaten-track, then this is definitely the place to go – it is rare to encounter any other people...

Tekapo Hike map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
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    Bird Watching
   
Great Hike

Heaphy Track

  • 6 days @ NZ$1,595
  • Start/Finish: Motueka return
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts

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.

Heaphy Track map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Bird Watching
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   
Great Hike

Ball Pass Alpine Trek

  • 3 days @ NZ$1,080
  • Start/Finish: Tekapo return
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts

An alpine trek taking you to the heights 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...

Ball Pass Alpine Trek map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   
Great Hike

Tongariro Hike

  • 3.5 days @ NZ$1,290
  • Start/Finish: Rotorua
  • Nights: Lodges

The Tongariro Hiking Tour is a 3.5 day/3 night all-inclusive walking holiday package, featuring some of New Zealand’s best day hikes, such as the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake. Staying in alpine lodge accommodation...

Tongariro Hike map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
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    Bird Watching
   

 

 

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