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New Zealand's 15 most popular hiking & trekking tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier, then a guided crampon hike through ice caves and crevasses with warm gear and expert ice-guides.
“Incredible experience, a lifetime memory with a perfect day! Make sure to check the weather in advance if you can (during winter season).”
A heli-hike on Fox Glacier: short helicopter flights, up to 3 hours walking on the ice with crampons, plus panoramic views and guide-led safety.
“Extremely well run organization that clearly takes safety as very important. Communication is very good and as long as you read what they send you, things will go smoothly. We did our tour in the summer (December 31st) and we didn’t neeRead more”
Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound to Ship Cove, then choose a self-guided 12.7 km or 17 km Queen Charlotte Track hike with great skipper commentary.
“Great way to walk a small section of the Queen Charlotte Track. Our boat driver gave us lots of interesting facts about the Sound on our cruise to the start of the walk. We had a beautiful day and so the scenery looked magnificent along the track. We walked it in 3 1/2 hours with…”
A helicopter ride and guided walk onto Franz Josef Glacier. Gear included, stories from experts, and close-up ice features in one half-day.
“Our guide Ryan was amazing. He made the whole experience fantastic. Thank you, Sheree and David”
Helicopter into Fox Glacier for up to 3 hours of guided crampon hiking, ice caves, arches, and icefalls, with expert commentary.
“very nicely planned. security and safety of tourists is top most priority. I liked it.”
Guided Mt Tarawera crater hike from Rotorua with hotel pickup, Waimangu Valley views, and an optional scree run for fit hikers.
“This was wonderful. Guides are professional and made everything wonderful. Highly recommend. Wear good hiking shoes!”
Intermediate small-group horseback trek near Wanaka in Central Otago, with gold-rush stories, river crossings, and a Cardrona Hotel drink.
“Ashleigh did an outstanding job giving us a wonderful experience through the beautiful landscape and farming sections. Horses were in terrific condition and a joy to ride! Lots of areas where we could trot and canter.”
Self-guided hike through Rotorua’s Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Steam vents, Frying Pan Lake and Inferno Crater Lake with shuttle return.
“As a family, we voted this walk in our top three experiences. Excellent and friendly customer service, facilities at good spots and the walk itself was excellent as it had a bit of everything. From forest and wetlands to lakes and geothermal. Read more”
A 3-hour Mount Cook heli-hike: helicopter scenic flights over Aoraki/Mount Cook plus up to 2 hours walking Tasman Glacier.
“Well organised, everyone had a view either there or back. Guide was knowledgeable and the scenery spectacular”
Soar over Aoraki, land on the Tasman Glacier, and hike 2 hours with crampons for an unforgettable Mount Cook heli adventure.
“The guide was so nice and friendly. Amazing view and experience.”
Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing between Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro with crater views, Emerald Lakes, and safety gear. 9 hours.
“Whole experience was amazing. We could enjoy parfect white view, well orgnized trail with a great guide.”
4.5-hour Bay of Islands cruise with Roberton Island walk, Hole in the Rock, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing on a small-group boat.
“Good trip, got to see nice sights in a condensed period of time. Crew very professional. Boat ride was rough due to choppy waters and speed of boat to get to our destinations. As a result, would not advise this boat ride for elderly, or people with back or neck problems. Nobody got sick, but…”
Guided horse trek through Mt. Ngongotaha foothills with Lake Rotorua views, helmets included, beginner-friendly pace, and small groups.
“The scenery was fantastic, particularly from top of the hill over looking Rotorua and the lake. The was guide excellent, horses friendly and patient 😀 👍”
Meet your llama on Kaikoura’s beaches, then spot New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point with history and earthquake stories included.
“It provides the opportunity to get up close and learn about handling Llamas. We also learnt some of the history of the town, especially in respect to the whaling industry and the impact of the earthquake.”
Ride the Gold Discovery Trail in Cardrona Valley near Wānaka. Beginner-friendly 2-hour horse trek with views, farms, and gold-rush stories.
“Beautiful trek with an amazing guide and extremely friendly horses - a great way to get to know a bit about the landscape, the history of the region and just to enjoy the scenery with a bit of fun - highly recommend it! Many thanks to all”
