Self Drive Hiking & Walking Tours

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.

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.

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

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing winds its way through the otherworldly landscapes of Tongariro National Park. This unique (almost lunar) environment makes it the perfect setting for a hiking adventure. Highlights Include: View stunning volcanic landscapes with twisted lava formations, volcanic steam vents. Vast craters, active volcanoes, boiling lakes, barren desert, lush forest, crystal-clear mountain streams, steaming geysers and emerald green lakes.

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.