Trekking and Hiking in New Zealand

Your unforgettable hiking vacation awaits!

Hiking, or trekking, is a rewarding and popular way to see the New Zealand outdoors and many people travel to New Zealand to experience our amazing scenery and hiking trails. There are a few really famous treks in New Zealand, such as the Milford Track and the Routeburn Track, but there are also many other hiking trails that virtually no one has heard of. There are corners of New Zealand that are still very remote and undiscovered by the masses, which is one of the many things that makes hiking in New Zealand so special! If you come down for a New Zealand hiking vacation, you’ll find a world of natural contrasts – huge snow-capped mountains and fertile plains, pristine glaciers and sandy beaches, barren volcanic plateaus and lush temperate rainforest – it’s all here!

Our Guided Hiking Tours

Our active hiking trips are not easy tourist walks – they take you deep into the New Zealand wilderness far away from civilisation and the noise and pace of modern life. We’ll take you to our favourite hiking areas – places we’ve been visiting for years and that most ‘regular tourists’ don’t even know exist – and take you on an active outdoor adventure that’ll stay with you for a lifetime! Our hiking and multisport trips are all-inclusive and fully guided, so you’ll be well-taken care of. Our guides are enthusiastic outdoorspeople, most of them are local New Zealanders, and have gone through our rigorous training program including outdoor leadership, hazard identification and minimisation, evacuation procedures and Outdoor First Aid.

OUR TRIPS:

Manuka, 14-days Hiking
Walk the legendary Milford Track, or the lesser known but more luxurious Hollyford Track · Explore the beaches and rainforest of the rugged West Coast · Hike Mt. Aspiring National Park and Castle Hill · Trek in Paparoa National Park, Fox Glacier and Mount Cook National Park.
For a detailed itinerary click here.

Tui, 8-days, Hiking and Multisport
Multi-day trek in Mt. Aspiring National Park · Hike Routeburn Track and Franz Josef Glacier · Cycle Hollyford Valley and Manapouri · Sea kayak Milford Sound · Scenic mountain flight in the Siberia Valley · Jet boat the Wilkin River.
For a detailed itinerary click here.

Hiking New Zealand - Nelson Lakes National Park

Rimu, 14-days, Hiking and Multisport
Multi-day backpacking in Nelson Lakes National Park or sea kayaking and biking in Queen Charlotte Sound · Cycle Hollyford Valley and Manapouri · Sea kayak Okarito Lagoon and Milford Sound · Hike the beaches and rainforests of the rugged West Coast · Hike Routeburn Track, Punakaiki, Franz Josef Glacier and Mt. Cook National Park.
For a detailed itinerary click here.

Winter Rimu, 14-days, Hiking and Multisport
Multi-day hike to Copland Hot Pools · Hike at Fox Glacier, Mt. Aspiring and Mt. Cook National Parks · Hike West Coast beaches and rainforests · Sea kayak Okarito Lagoon · Sea kayak and cycle at Manapouri and Milford Sound or ski or snowboard in Queenstown.
For a detailed itinerary click here.

Kauri, 5-days, Hiking and Multisport
Hike Tongariro Crossing and historic river, beach and headland · Bike Whakarewarewa Forest · Hike alongside Rotorua's lakes · Caving in Waitomo · Explore volcanoes · Experience Maori culture.
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Kea family trip, 13-days Hiking and Multisport
Hike Mt. Aspiring and Mt. Cook National Parks · Hike Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast beaches and rainforest · Explore the South Westland World Heritage Area · Wildlife reserve and Kiwi viewing · Jet boat the Rakaia Gorge · Rafting near Queenstown · Kayak Lake Mapourika.
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New Zealand hiking - Rob Roy Glacier
Guide's Choice trips, Hiking and Multisport
These trips are limited edition itineraries designed by our guides offering unique hiking opportunities such as the remote and rugged Hump Ridge Track (Hoiho), or the hike over the Cascade Saddle in the Mt. Aspiring National Park (Xtreme Rimu).
For the latest Guide’s Choice itineraries click here.

Hiking in New Zealand

New Zealand has 14 national parks, 10 of which are found in the rugged South Island. These parks are accessible via a vast network of hiking trails and backcountry cabins which are maintained by the New Zealand Department of Conservation.

Although hiking in New Zealand is a popular activity, it’s important to be aware of the risks involved whenever you’re heading into the wilderness. The weather in New Zealand can change rapidly and overseas visitors are unfamiliar and often unprepared for the conditions. Opting for a guided trip is a hassle-free and safe way to explore the New Zealand outdoors without having to worry about the logistics and planning involved in organising a hiking trip in a remote part of the world. Hiking in New Zealand is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience and we want to make sure you enjoy it to the full! Here’s more information about a few of our favourite hiking trails…

Milford Track – Fiordland National Park
Described as “the finest walk in the world", the track extends for 54km (33 miles) from the northern end of Lake Te Anau, to Sandfly Point near Milford Sound. It is renowned for its glacially carved valleys, alpine flowers and waterfalls.
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Hollyford Track – Fiordland National Park
The Hollyford Track is a 38km (24 miles), three day trek from the Hollyford Road end to the old port of Martins Bay. Beginning among the sheer rock walls of the Darran Mountains, the track follows the Hollyford River/Whakatipu Ka Tuka on its journey to the sea. On the way you’ll pass through historic gold mining country and two beautiful remote lakes – Alabaster/Waiwahuika and McKerrow/Whakatipu Waitai.
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Angelus Circuit – Nelson Lakes National Park
The Angelus Track is a 31km (20 miles), three day hike that starts by hugging the shores of Lake Rotoiti before climbing steeply into the mountains to a charming cabin next to Lake Angelus. The last day is a stunning walk along Robert’s Ridge with unsurpassed views of the Kaikoura Mountain Range.
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Siberia Valley – Mt Aspiring National Park
After taking an exciting scenic flight from Makarora, this hike meanders through the Siberia Valley along the Wilkin River to Siberia Hut. From there you can drop off your pack and head up to Lake Crucible which is nestled under Mt. Alba. It’s a steep hike which takes around 3-4hrs (approx. 7kms). Or you can just enjoy the views from the hut and relax with a cuppa!
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Tongariro Crossing – Tongariro National Park
This hike is commonly referred to as the best mountain day hike in New Zealand and it’s easy to see why. With its alien-like volcanic landscape, punctuated by active craters, steam vents and emerald-coloured lakes, it stands out as a truly unique hiking experience. The hike takes around 7-8 hours, so it’s a big day… but well worth it!
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Welcome Flat to Copland Hot Pools – Westland Tai Poutini National Park
This three day hike has an outstanding feature – three huge natural hot pools, located literally metres away from a two-storey cabin! It’s a 17km (10 mile) trek into the hot pools and from there you can continue up the valley to Douglas Rock for amazing views of the snowy Southern Alps, or you can spend the day soaking in the pools surrounded on three sides by stunning mountain ranges. Then hike downhill along a river valley back to the start of the track.
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For more information on hiking trails in New Zealand click here.