Hiking in New Zealand

 

Hiking Safaris

Hiking Safaris are for people looking for a unique experience of hiking in New Zealand that combines multi-day hikes with kayaking, caving and camping. An unforgettable outdoor experience in remote wilderness areas with a small and social group. Hikers participate in all aspects of the safari; decision making, cooking, and camp set-up.

Ultimate New Zealand

  • 22 days @ NZ$4,900
  • Start/Finish: Auckland, Christchurch
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts, Cabins, Camping

The Ultimate New Zealand experience! This safari encompasses the very best that New Zealand has to offer - hike the best sections of the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk and explore the volcanic wonderland of Tongariro National Park. In the...

Ultimate New Zealand map
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    Kayaking
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    Biking
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    Cruise
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   

The Far North

  • 6 days @ NZ$1,090
  • Start/Finish: Auckland return
  • Nights: Camping

Reach the very tip of New Zealand, hike stunning coastal tracks, kayak around volcanic headlands, island outcrops and mangrove forest. Try your hand at sand-boarding massive dunes and snorkelling in clear waters, camp in secluded...

The Far North map
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    Day Hikes
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    Kayaking
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    Snorkelling
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    Touring
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
   

Ultimate North

  • 7 days @ NZ$1,900
  • Start/Finish: Auckland/Wellington
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts, Camping, Lodges

This safari is for those who have a little less time but want to experience the very best that the North Island can offer. Hike lake trails and explore thermal areas in Rotorua. Trek the best sections of the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk...

Ultimate North map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Day Hikes
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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
   

Volcanoes & Rainforest

  • 10 days @ NZ$2,190
  • Start/Finish: Auckland/ Wellington
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts, Camping

Get up close to New Zealand's most famous volcanoes, hike through ancient rainforest and river gorges during three multi-day hikes. Capture the true essence of geo-thermal activity in hot rivers, explore beautiful lakes, alpine...

Volcanoes & Rainforest map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Caving
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    Touring
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    Rafting
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
   

Ultimate South

  • 15 days @ NZ$3,100
  • Start/Finish: Nelson - Christchurch
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts, Camping

A remarkable journey that begins in earnest walking amongst the golden beaches and lapping waters of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. You travel south to the lush rainforests of the West Coast where there is the chance explore deep...

Ultimate South map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Day Hikes
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    Kayaking
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   

West Coast Wilderness

  • 11 days @ NZ$2,290
  • Start/Finish: Nelson / Queenstown
  • Nights: Camping, Backcountry Huts

A unique opportunity to be totally immersed in the pristine wilderness of the West Coast. Hike through lush rainforests, soak in natural hotpools beneath majestic mountains, visit glaciers and kayak on a giant wetland area. Total...

West Coast Wilderness map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Touring
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    Kayaking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Caving
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    Helicopter Flight
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    Rafting
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    Biking
   

Coast & Canyons

  • 5 days @ NZ$990
  • Start/Finish: Nelson/Greymouth or Nelson/Christchurch
  • Nights: Camping, Backcountry Huts

Four hiking-filled days away from the hustle of mainstream tourism. Two excellent overnight hikes including the alpine ranges of Kahurangi National Park, to the crystal clear rivers in the limestone canyons of Paparoa National Park. Stay...

Coast & Canyons map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Day Hikes
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    Touring
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    Caving
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
   

World Heritage Wanderer

  • 7 days @ NZ$1,490
  • Start/Finish: Greymouth or Christchurch/Queenstown
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts, Camping

Seven days of outdoor adventure! Kayak across New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland and into the river delta surrounded by towering kahikatea trees. Help prepare and eat a hangi meal on Okarito beach. Join a guided glacier hike on Fox...

World Heritage Wanderer map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Day Hikes
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    Touring
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    Kayaking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Helicopter Flight
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
   

Secret South

  • 11 days @ NZ$2,290
  • Start/Finish: Queenstown/ Christchurch
  • Nights: Camping, Backcountry Huts

Take a journey to secret locations where rare wildlife play and exquisite scenery takes over. Your small group can enjoy the serenity of beautiful mountain ranges, crystal clear lakes and calm fiords while hiking, kayaking, cycling and...

Secret South map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Day Hikes
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    Touring
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    Kayaking
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    Marine Mammals
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    Biking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
   

Which Way the Wind Blows

  • 8 days @ NZ$1,700
  • Start/Finish: Christchurch
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts, Cabins, Camping

This first of its kind, 100% flexible tour, will allow the weather to dictate what stunning wilderness will be explored. We have outlined possible itineraries but have the flexibility to switch between these and alter hikes to suit...

Which Way the Wind Blows map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Day Hikes
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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
   

Eastern Epic

  • 10 days @ NZ$2,190
  • Start/Finish: Christchurch return
  • Nights: Camping, Backcountry Huts

Hike through alpine landscapes, exploring rugged slopes, tussocky basins and ancient beech forest. Combine three multi-day walks with kayaking, whale watching and hot springs. Circle the north and east of the South Island, visiting...

Eastern Epic map
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Day Hikes
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    Kayaking
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    Marine Mammals
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    Touring
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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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