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15 Best Walking Tours In New Zealand

New Zealand's best.

New Zealand's 15 most popular walking tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Walking Tours In New Zealand

Hobbiton & Lord of the Rings, North Island, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

1.Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

2.Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

★ 5.0

Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline mixes 6 ziplines, a 400m tandem, and a volcanic cliff walk—plus shuttle, gear, and free photos.

“We had a fabulous time. Great experience. Zips were fun, forest was beautiful and the guides (Sam& Lauren) were wonderful!”

2,557 reviewsFrom $166.93by Rotorua Canopy Tours

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June 1, 2026

Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waitomo, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Walking Tours

Waitomo Caves: Ruakuri Glowworm Cave Guided Walking Tour

3.Waitomo Caves: Ruakuri Glowworm Cave Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.7

Walk into Ruakuri Cave on a small guided tour with glowworms, spiral entry, rivers, and photo-friendly stops. 90 minutes, $69.

“We appreciated the enormous construction which enabled easy access to a very deep cave The formations were amazing. So many different ones”

1,249 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $69by THL - Waitomo Caves Group

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June 1, 2026

Guided, Massage & Relaxation, Rotorua, Rotorua & Geothermal, Spa & Hot Springs, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

4.Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

★ 4.7

Hell’s Gate in Rotorua pairs a geothermal walk with a mud bath and sulphur spa. Relax, soak, and see active thermal wonders in 3 hours.

“I really loved learning about the Geothermic area. I feel it was a great way to finish the experience by taking a mud bath and then using the Sulfur Spa.”

1,140 reviews3 hoursFrom $68by Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa

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June 1, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Nelson New Zealand, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

5.Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

★ 4.6

One day of Abel Tasman in one ticket: a scenic Sea Shuttle cruise, Split Apple Rock and fur seals, then a beach-to-bush walk.

“An amazing day out the walking was harder than I thought it was going to be but managed and really proud of myself. Saw loads of wildlife and scenery was stunning.”

704 reviews1 dayFrom $74by Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles

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June 1, 2026

Tour Reviews, Waiheke Island, Walking Tours, Zip Lines

Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

6.Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

★ 5.0

Waiheke Island ziplining and a native forest walk with a small-group, safety-first crew, panoramic Hauraki Gulf views, and easy timing.

“Excellent experience! Driver Frankie was great and zip line team and staff were fun and super helpful. First zip line experience for myself, and the team explained everything fully and put everyone at ease so we all had fun.”

483 reviewsFrom $92.47by Ecozip Adventures

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June 1, 2026

Auckland, Auckland Tours, City Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk

7.Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk

★ 5.0

Auckland on foot with a small-group guide. Taste artisan treats, ice cream, and drinks with included samples in 3 hours.

“Fun walk around the part of the city, tasting great foods and wines! Sarah was fantastic! She shared city history as we sipped and ate.”

371 reviewsFrom $127.22by The Big Foody Food Tours

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June 1, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Jet Boat, Bungy & Skydive, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Wanaka, Wanaka & Mount Cook

Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

8.Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

★ 5.0

Jet boat thrills on the Matukituki River plus a guided 50-minute walk in Mount Aspiring National Park from Wanaka, small group tour.

“We are touring the South Island of New Zealand and this was by far our favourite thing we’ve done. Ben was absolutely outstanding and really made the trip for us. I think this is a must do.”

259 reviewsFrom $215.96by Wanaka River Journeys

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June 2, 2026

Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Rotorua, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

9.Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

★ 4.5

Self-guided hike through Rotorua’s Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Steam vents, Frying Pan Lake and Inferno Crater Lake with shuttle return.

“Not to be missed - incredible experience. You don’t need to walk both ways as free bus brings you back.”

248 reviewsFrom $46.54by Waimangu Volcanic Valley

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June 3, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Kaiteriteri, National Parks, Sailing, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

10.Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

★ 4.8

Sail Abel Tasman from Kaiteriteri to Anchorage Bay, then hike back to Marahau on a self-guided coastal track. Full-day $80.

“Excellent we completed the boat trip and walk combo. It was a beautiful day the sun was shining and the activity was excellent. Well worth the money”

238 reviews8 hoursFrom $80by Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures

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June 3, 2026

Guided, Ohakune, Taupo, Tongariro & Napier, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk

11.Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk

★ 4.5

Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing plus Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe with winter gear, transfers, and a steady safety-first pace.

“Really great tour the guides motivated everyone to complete the hike and we're really nice! It is worth the money do not try to do this hike alone.”

221 reviewsFrom $270.57by Adrift Tongariro

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June 4, 2026

Rotorua, Rotorua & Geothermal, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Geothermal Walk

12.Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Geothermal Walk

★ 4.4

Rotorua’s Hell’s Gate geothermal walk: active mud volcano, steaming pools and sulfur deposits, optional guided tour, map, and Māori carving.

“Tour was excellent from the get go but…. I would have preferred some information on how the fumes /residue from the sulphur may have affected my jewellery as it became very tarnished. Gold and silver items and we could have taken them off before hand. Otherwise it’s an excellent day out. 😏”

217 reviews1 hourFrom $26by Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa

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June 5, 2026

Auckland, Auckland Tours, City Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Auckland: Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour

13.Auckland: Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour

★ 4.8

Taste Auckland CBD with a local guide in 3 hours: local cheeses, Kiwi classics, award-winning dishes, artisan chocolate, and a cold local drink.

“Clare was by far my favorite tour guide of all the tours I’ve been on! She is so super sweet, the food was great, and she goes above and beyond! She truly is such a kind person and it made the tour so great! She also gave us history on the city. Awesome day!”

202 reviews3 hoursFrom $122by The Big Foody Ltd

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