Tramping in New Zealand
New Zealand Tramping Tours
Hiking New Zealand takes people trekking (we call it tramping) to secret places well off the beaten tourist trails. Our tramping tours suit the active traveler with an interest in nature. Our small group tours involve multi-day hikes, camping and often kayaking and caving. See our Hiking Safaris, or the trips below, for ways you can experience tramping in New Zealand the way Kiwis do it.
 
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Hiking Safari Volcanoes & Rainforest
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... |
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Hiking Safari West Coast Wilderness
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... |
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Hiking Safari Secret South
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... |
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Hiking Safari Eastern Epic
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... |
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Hiking Safari The Far North
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... |
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Hiking Tour South Island Adventure
This is an active adventure - visit the icons of the South Island, tackle some of New Zealand's most stunning, challenging day hikes, plus you choose a three-day option of hiking in Nelson Lakes National Park, cycling or kayaking in... |
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Great Hike Stewart Island Track
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... |
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Alpine Hike Ball Pass Alpine Trek
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... |
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Custom Tour General InformationWe can plan a New Zealand hiking tour designed to suit your own special interests, preferences and abilities. Your hiking tour would include places we go to on our scheduled South Island trips, but we can also take you to other special... |
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There are many reasons why doing a guided tramping tour is better than trying to do the tramping alone. These include:
- Fitting more into your schedule. Everything is well organized. You won't waste time or get lost finding the start of tracks or finding your accommodation in between hikes. If your tramp ends in a different place to where you started then your transport is all sorted.
- Your guide knows the area well and will show you many special places you will likely miss traveling alone.
- Your guide has an intimate knowledge of New Zealand's nature, geography and history and will provide you with many insights you would likely never learn when traveling and tramping independently.
- Equipment supplied. Much of the hiking and camping equipment you need is either included in the tour price or can be hired at a reasonable cost. No need to travel to NZ with all your tramping equipment or buy it once you get here.
- There are a lot of dangers when tramping in New Zealand's wilderness. Many have drowned in rivers, people get lost and sudden weather deterioration can catch people out in exposed places. Doing an organized tramping tour means you have a guide who knows how to manage the risks. They also know first aid and how to organize support and evacuation should you suffer an injury.
For more New Zealand tramping tours see:
Go tramping in New Zealand the way the locals do it.
