NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 5 most popular self-guided tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
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.
Self-guided bike wine day in Renwick, Blenheim with shuttle and a cellar-door map. Comfortable bikes, 12+ tastings.
“Really enjoyed our day on the bikes. Initially I thought 6hrs was a little too long, but that wasn't the case at all. Once we took the bikes back at 4pm, we did another winery on foot.”
Self-guided hike through Rotorua’s Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Steam vents, Frying Pan Lake and Inferno Crater Lake with shuttle return.
“Self-guided, a good long walk, but not overly challenging, with stopping points and benches for rest along the way. Very natural, no gimmicks, not commercial at all.”
Sail Abel Tasman from Kaiteriteri to Anchorage Bay, then hike back to Marahau on a self-guided coastal track. Full-day $80.
Self-guided bike tour in Marlborough with an easy flat ride, bike map, and tastings at up to 12 nearby cellar doors.
