Self Drive Hiking & Walking Tours

Hiking Tour in New Zealand

With around 30 percent of New Zealand's land area being officially protected with public access, there's no shortage of hiking opportunities at all levels.

Whether you're looking for shorter walking tours up to a day long or a multi-day track through remote high country, you'll soon see why soaking up the breathtaking New Zealand scenery is a national past time and right of passage for generations of kiwis.

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Te Anau
3 Days
Accom
Multi or Twin Share Wilderness Lodges

The Hump Ridge Track is a 3 day / 2 night, 62km (39 mile) circuit hike and is situated at the very bottom of New Zealand - and you need to be fit! It climbs high up on to the Hump Ridge and to the comfortable Okaka Lodge at 890 meters (2,920 feet), A scenic loop track amidst sandstone tors and mountain tarns at the very pinnacle of the ridge offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Stewart Island

From $195
per person multi share
Starts
Nelson
Finishes
Nelson
3 Days
Accom
DOC Hiking Huts

The Abel Tasman is a place where beech forests give way to golden sands; seals play in warm crystal-clear waters and no one seems to have a care in the world. Cross over historic viaducts (bridges) in the heart very unique native forest.

From $400
per person
Starts
Tekapo
Finishes
Tekapo
3 Days
Accom
Alpine Hikers Hut

The Tekapo High Country Trek is a 3-day guided alpine hike through open tussock country above Lake Tekapo, with panoramic views of the Southern Alps and the Mackenzie Basin. The area is famed for its exceptionally clear skies and intense light, highlighting the turquoise-blue glacial lakes, golden grasses, and white snow-capped peaks.

From $890
per person
Starts
Stewart Island
3 Days
Accom
DOC Hiking Huts

Escape on an island adventure, the Rakiura Track is a 32-kilometre (20 mi) circular hiking track on the remote Stewart Island. On this great walk listen to birdsong, stroll along isolated beach’s and experience scenery that has barely changed in a thousand years.

From $1315
per person
Starts
Tekapo
Finishes
Tekapo
3 Days
Accom
High Altitude Alpine Huts

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park offers New Zealand's most spectacular alpine scenery. With all but one of its 29 peaks over 3000m, it is New Zealand's climbing mecca. Most peaks are accessible only to experienced mountaineers. However, hiking or trekking is possible close to Mount Cook on the guided Ball Pass Trek, in the company of experienced mountain guides. A High level of Fitness Required

From $1470
per person
Starts
Christchurch
Finishes
Christchurch
1 Day

Discover Arthur's Pass National Park on this one day tour from Christchurch including one of the most scenic train journey in the world - The TranzAlpine. This 3-4 hour guided walk offers a fantastic insight into New Zealand's high country and the unique flora and fauna located here.

From $370
per person

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