New Zealand Hiking Trips, Tours, Vacations & Adventures

TEKAPO TREK: Moderate hiking: Climb high above Lake Tekapo to a private mountain hut, and climb a 2070m peak. Take in the grand views of the Southern Alps and enjoy the solitude of the high country.

BALL PASS TREK: Challenging trekking: Climb 850m from the Tasman Glacier to the private Caroline Hut, opposite the awesome Caroline Ice Face of Aoraki Mount Cook. Learn how to use crampons and ice-axe and climb an easy peak. Cross a small glacier and Ball Pass then descend to Mount Cook Village via the lush Hooker Valley. Previous hiking and backpacking experience essential.

TEKAPO TREK: Day 1: Start: 10am at Alpine Recreation's office, 30 Murray Place Lake Tekapo. From Lake Tekapo township we drive along the lakeshore to a typical high country sheep station. Three hours' hike with a climb of 430m/1400ft brings us to the cosy Rex Simpson Hut, at 1280m/4200ft. The only sounds to be heard are the skylarks singing, or the chirp of an occasional pippit. This peacefulness is one of the first powerful impressions, giving a real sense of isolation and remoteness. The views over Lake Tekapo are expansive. Evening entertainment regularly comes in the form of an inspiring sunset behind the alps and/or spectacularly clear displays of our Southern Hemisphere stars.

Day 2: We trek along a 6 kilometre-long ridge-top, nicknamed "Snake Ridge", that was formed by ice-age glaciation, and ascend Beuzenberg Peak (2073m/6800ft). The terrain is untracked with a moderate gradient. As we hike higher the splendour of the Southern Alps unfolds with the East Face of Mount Cook dominating the skyline. Walk back down to Rex Simpson Hut to be well fed and entertained by your guide. 6-8 hours walking.

New Zealand is one of the best hiking destinations in the world. We have 13 National Parks and 2 World Heritage Areas, with an amazing variety of landscapes; volcanoes, fiords, snow capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, rainforests and rugged coastlines. Hiking New Zealand have put together a range of safaris and hikes for people who have come to New Zealand to experience our untouched wilderness.
Drive 2-3 hours, stop for lunch and a swim, pack gear for a 2-3 day hike, hike for 3-5 hours, learn river-crossing techniques, hear about rain forest, set up camp, collect firewood, cook dinner together, campfire yarns.

Looking for a one to five day guided experience combining the best of the Abel Tasman National Park? Trips can include Launch Cruises, Bush & Beach Walking or Sea Kayaking, staying at the only Beachfront Lodges within the park. All rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Our family has lived in the Nelson region for 7 generations. We pride ourselves on showing you the best of our golden, sun-soaked, protected coastline. Your safety is a priority for our skilled Guides and Chefs who provide the experience, knowledge, safety, comfort, excellent food and wines for a memorable National Park Experience.
Day 1 Nelson/Motueka/Kaiteriteri/Totaranui/(Anapai)/Awaroa
includes Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner
We will pick you up from Nelson (7.30am) or Motueka (8.30am). Storage of cars and any excess luggage will be arranged on the morning of departure. At our Motueka office you will be fully briefed and given your complimentary lunch, day pack and Lodge Overnight Luggage Bag. No heavy packs are required, as we take your overnight luggage to each lodge by launch. Your adventure begins!
The coastline cruise from Kaiteriteri aboard one of our launches is stunning, and our crew will provide a personal commentary on historical and geographical highlights. At Totaranui you walk north to Anapai Bay, if you are energetic, before returning to the Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa. Approximate walking time: 5 hours

All inclusive guided and independent walking packages of the Queen Charlotte Track staying in boutique accommodation.
Hiking in incredible scenery.

If your ideal holiday or vacation involves walking, riding, kayaking, diving, fishing, nature cruising, or other nature or adventure activities then Naturally New Zealand Holidays are the company for you.

Visit our pristine National Parks, the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Queenstown, Stewart Island, the West Coast and other lesser known places like Glenorchy, Makarora, Akaroa and Tutukaka.

We arrange individual holidays and vacations including unique adventure and nature encounters for couples, friends, families and groups.

Experience New Zealand’s lifestyle, taste local food and wines, stay in boutique accommodation, maybe farm-stay overnight, sail into the sunset and just have fun.

Looking for Guided Sea Kayaking and Walking trips with comfortable accommodation in beachfront lodges at the end of the day! Contact us
Walking: Awaroa/Onetahuti: 1.5 hours - 5km
Kayaking: Torrent Bay/Tonga: 4 hours paddling, 10km
Leave Awaroa and walk over Tonga Saddle to Onetahuti Bay
. Here your stable sea kayak awaits. Your guide will give you a full briefing before spending the rest of the day beach-hopping to Torrent Bay.
If weather permits (it usually does) you visit the seal colony on Tonga Island
Stop for lunch at Bark Bay - relax on golden sand, explore, swim in lagoon
Then it's into the kayaks to explore the beautiful beaches, tidal estuaries and rivers of the best kayaking area of the Park. View native forests, headlands, estuaries and beaches
Continue on to Torrent Bay
Overnight at Torrent Bay Lodge - Beachfront location

Climbing Mt Egmont/Taranaki is a day event but can be part of a two or three day trekking adventure.

Mt Taranaki is only 2518 metres in high, the ascent from the road end to summit is 1500 metres

People wishing to attempt Mt Taranaki require a good standard of fitness

To climb MT Taranaki in the summer months does not contain technical climbing on the standard route but this can be found if clients prefur it.
Most climbing days start at around 6.30a.m. summiting around 12.00 and back around 4.00p.m. although there is no rush to do so.

Trekking days, would depend on what trek clients wish to untake. We can cater of all ages and levels of fitness

We run remote wilderness trips from 4 to 8 days long.No crowded huts and we rarely see other parties. We stay at pre-placed camp sites which means you only carry a light pack. All you need is appropriate clothing, a good pair of walking shoes or hiking boots and a spirit of adventure. You will welcome the comfort of our fantastic home away from home. Our astonishing food is only outdone by the mountain scenery.What makes Wild Walks different? Quality not quantity1. Small trips of 5 clients max.If your definition of a small group is hiking with 12 people, you probably don't want what Wild Walks offers. Most of the areas we go to would be impossible to visit in groups 12 or more. We don't run our trips based on how many people can fit in a bus or minivan. Our groups are based on how many people we can safely take to a remote area with the least impact. 2. Professional mountain guides. And that is all we do. We are not transport operators who take you on a whirlwind tour of the South Island. We provide discerning clients with an intimate wilderness experience. 3. The best guides. Our guides are paid well, live here, and have intimate knowledge of the area. They enjoy what they are doing and strive to share that passion with you. Most importantly, everyone of them is a whole lot of fun to be in the hills with.4. 20 years experience This allows us to take you where others can't. There is no such thing as adventure without risk. Wild Walks are experts at managing that risk so you can enjoy this unique and challenging part of the world.5. We sweat the details. What ever your needs are, we go the extra distance to make sure your trip with us is perfect. We run the best climbing and trekking trips we possibly can, every time.
Whitney is an internationally qualified U.I.A.G.M. mountain guide who has skied and climbed throughout New Zealand since 1979. He is the Training Officer of the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. His passion is exploring New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Whitney has over 40 ascents of Mount Aspiring.

In addition to his work with the N.Z. Mountain Guides Association Whitney has worked, skied, trekked and climbed throughout the world. He won the 1990 World Telemark Giant Slalom Championships and won four North American Telemark Championships.

Over 14 days, we visit four national parks and the South-West New Zealand World Heritage area. We hike along deserted golden beaches, through ancient rainforests, over an advancing glacier, and hut-to-hut along the world famous Routeburn Track. We also swim with the dolphins at Kaikoura, scale the Fox Glacier, and investigate magnificent Milford Sound by air and water.
A good hearty breakfast provided by our lodging, a morning rainforest hike followed by a picnic lunch, an extended afternoon hike amidst waterfalls, glaciers, and rivers in one of the national parks, a brief stop at a lakeside winery followed by a convivial and hearty dinner at a local restaurant.

Nationwide adventure travel that combines camping, hiking and optional cycling. Choose one or more of ten trips from 3 days in the far north to a 27 day expedition around both islands.
Daily bush walks and optional cycling. Optional whale watch, dolphin swimming, glacier walks, multi day hike, bungy jumps, sailing etc