Hiking New Zealand

29/10/2024

🌟 New Released! 🌟

We've just added more departure dates for early 2025! Head to our page to find the perfect adventure for you.

But don’t wait - the special offer needs to be booked by 20 November 2024. Don’t miss out!

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New Zealand Uncut, Northern Portion and Southern SliceOur small-group tours, crafted to be your complete New Zealand travel experience.The perfect combination of stunning day hikes in the great outdoors, with well-appointed accommodation and indulgent meals. *January departures book by Thursday 31 O...

23/10/2024

We really do love showing you around our country!
Watch: A quick snapshot of our trips

We are 100% kiwi owned and operated and have been amazing hosts for over 20 years.We are passionate about the outdoors and passionate about New Zealand. Our ...

23/10/2024

At the end of Day 2 on the Hump Ridge Track, there’s a great loop at the top aptly named the Loop Track, offering 360-degree views of Fiordland. Drop your pack at the track intersection before walking a little further to enjoy the panoramic vistas. Afterward, head back to Okaka Lodge for the night. It’s a perfect spot to revisit after dinner to watch the sunset!

22/10/2024

Heaphy Track: 6 Days, starting from Nelson or Motueka return.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient Māori on this iconic 82-kilometre journey from Golden Bay to the West Coast, one of New Zealand’s famous 'Great Walks.' The trail leads you through lush beech forests and into expansive tussock lands with stunning red tussocks, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a fantasy film.

As you descend toward the rugged coastline, you’ll pass towering rata trees, cross broad rivers via bridges, and arrive at wild beaches fringed with nīkau palms. The constantly changing scenery - limestone cliffs, caves, and windswept forests - offers breathtaking views of mountains that surround you on all sides, fully immersing you in nature.

End each day in simple yet cozy huts, giving you a true taste of the authentic 'kiwi tramping experience'.

https://hikingnewzealand.com/trips/heaphy-track

16/10/2024

...New Zealand Animals. From flightless nocturnal parrots, to three-eyed reptiles, minuscule bats and giant crickets, glowing gnats and massive carnivorous snails, there is a wealth of unique animal species to discover in New Zealand’s natural world...

We’ve taken the time to highlight 10 of our favourite and perhaps strangest native New Zealand animals for you to keep an eye out for on your next visit. Have a read!

https://hikingnewzealand.com/blog/most-peculiar-native-new-zealand-animals

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15/10/2024

The Falls River Swing Bridge is one of the highlights of hiking the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

Hike and explore world-famous beaches and sparkling water with extended stays in beautiful beach-front lodges, and experience the very best of the Abel Tasman National Park!

We have three or five day options to choose from departing over the summer.

https://hikingnewzealand.com/trips/abel-tasman-5-day

14/10/2024

Always a great weekend, when we hold our annual guide training at the Boyle Outdoor Education Centre. A big thanks to Martin Leslie and Ali Holley for the expert facilitation and instruction. Over the course of the weekend, we practice outdoor first aid through scenario-based training, we generally have some great actors in our team that do a great job of making these scenarios more realistic! A great opportunity for our guides to meet and socialise too as during the season it’s often just a fleeting moment on the road or trail that they get to see one another. Thanks also to the Boyle Outdoor Education Centre for the use of your fantastic facility, and a big thank you to our guides for all your energy and engagement over the weekend. ^Dan

04/10/2024

SAVE $NZ250!
Looking for an adventure across New Zealand’s North Island?

Experience our North Island, 5-Day Guided Hiking Tour departing 30 January 2025: Start in Auckland and finish in Wellington, the highlights include:

*The magical subterranean world of Waitomo
*Captivating Māori cultural performance and hāngi dinner
*Surreal geothermal features in Rotorua
*The spectacular volcanic terrain of Tongariro National Park
*Well appointed accommodation and indulgent local cuisine

Book by 30 Oct 2024 to secure your spot. Use promo code: KICK250 and save yourself $'s

https://hikingnewzealand.com/book-now?Tour=66

02/10/2024

Looking for an adventure that blends rugged wilderness with a dash of luxury?

Fiordland’s Hollyford Track offers the perfect mix of adventure and comfort, letting you hike through jaw-dropping landscapes - snow-capped peaks, lush rainforests, sparkling rivers - topped off with a scenic flight over the stunning Milford Sound.

Along the way, experience thrilling jet boating, encounter wildlife up close, and hear enthralling pūrākau (legends) of Aotearoa. And of course, more incredible hiking!

https://hikingnewzealand.com/trips/hollyford-track

This journey blends raw natural beauty with exclusive touches, making it the ultimate way to explore one of the country’s most untouched wilderness areas.

30/09/2024

SAVE $NZ350!
Looking for an adventure across New Zealand’s South Island?
Experience our Southern Slice, 10-Day Guided Hiking Tour departing 05 January 2025:
Start in Nelson and finish in Queenstown, the highlights include:

*Golden sand beaches of Abel Tasman
*The ‘Natural Flames’ – a hidden kiwi gem
*Limestone canyons wrapped in lush rainforest on the West Coast
*Majestic peaks and lakes at Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring
*Cruise among ancient glacial icebergs
*The dramatic, near-vertical cliffs of Fiordland
*Well appointed accommodation and indulgent local cuisine

You can book by 30 Oct 2024 to secure your spot. Use promo code: KICK350 and save yourself $'s

https://hikingnewzealand.com/book-now?Tour=65

30/09/2024

We were blown away by the sunset during our stay at Mt Heale Hut on the Aotea Track, Great Barrier Island, earlier this year. The hut’s balcony offers stunning views stretching out towards Hauturu/Little Barrier Island. For those keen on even more breathtaking vistas, we highly recommend the short hike from the hut to the summit of Hirakimata/Mt Hobson, where you’ll be rewarded with 360° panoramic views.

Hirakimata is a haven for rare birdlife, including kākā, kākāriki, tomtit/miromiro, black petrel/tāiko, and the recently reintroduced North Island robin/pītoitoi. The area is also home to unique plant species such as the Great Barrier tree daisy and the sundews. There are wooden steps near the summit that help protect the black petrel nesting sites and the surrounding ecosystems.

24/09/2024

And we're off.... 🥾

Our first guided hike of the season has officially departed from Auckland! It's an early start this year, and while it’s not quite summer yet, we’re feeling the excitement build for the adventures ahead.

Here's to another summer of exploring Aotearoa's incredible landscapes with our hikers.

📍 Snapped this view of Waitematā Harbour as we headed out to Devonport to walk to the top of Takarunga / Mount Victoria. Takarunga was once a pā (Māori fortified village) and today, it's a popular spot for locals and tourists to take a leisurely walk, picnic, or simply enjoy the views. Great spot for sunset!

20/09/2024

It’s difficult to adequately describe the intrinsic joy of staying in a hut. It’s a privilege, a delight and a singular experience. Our backcountry huts are a quintessentially Kiwi symbol of egalitarianism. It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you’re from, huts are more than just shelter, they’re are social hubs, life-saving refuges, an escape from civilization or an adventure for families and friends, a place where people from all walks of like share space, time, stories and cups of tea....read our blog

https://hikingnewzealand.com/blog/backcountry-huts

17/09/2024

Time is running out to book our early season departures.....at a great price! Save $$$

Escape the crowds with our Ultimate New Zealand, our kiwi-style tour, and join a small group of like-minded adventurers.

Don’t miss what you came to experience:

✅ Kick-off in Auckland, the City of Sails
✅ Get off the beaten path with overnight hikes on New Zealand’s Great Walks
✅ Surreal geothermal features in Rotorua
✅ Spectacular volcanic terrain of Tongariro National Park
✅ Golden sand beaches of Abel Tasman Track and cultural waka paddling experience
✅ Wade through crystal clear rivers through dramatic rainforest-clad limestone canyons on the West Coast
✅ Majestic peaks and lakes of the Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring National Parks
✅ Cruise or kayak the pristine waters of Milford Sound
✅ Finish your guided hiking tour in the adventured capital, Queenstown

Offer valid for:
Ultimate New Zealand, 24 days, departing on 27 November 2024
Ultimate North Island, 8 days, departing on 27 November 2024
Ultimate South Island, 15 days, departing 6 December 2024
Book by 22 September 2024.

Check out the travel deals here:
https://hikingnewzealand.com/about-us/travel-deals/

16/09/2024

It’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week. This year’s theme is: “Ake ake ake – A Forever Language”, symbolising the strength, adaptability, and perseverance of our language and highlighting the dedication to embracing te reo Māori for generations to come.

Te reo Māori is the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand and is one of our official languages.

Check out our slides for some useful te reo Māori words you can use while out on a hīkoi (walk). Give it a go next time you’re out there!

14/09/2024

SAVE NZ$600 per person! Book by 22 September.....

New Zealand Uncut – our small-group tour crafted to be your complete New Zealand travel experience. The perfect combination of stunning day hikes in the great outdoors with well-appointed accommodation and indulgent meals.

Experience:
✅ The City of Sails, starting your trip in Auckland
✅ The magical subterranean world of Waitomo
✅ Captivating Māori cultural performance and hangi dinner
✅ Surreal geothermal features in Rotorua
✅ Spectacular volcanic terrain of Tongariro National Park
✅ Picturesque golden sand beaches of the Abel Tasman Coast Track
✅ Impressive rainforest-clad limestone canyons on the West Coast
✅ Majestic peaks and lakes of the Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring National Parks
✅ Amazing near-vertical glacially sculpted landscapes of Fiordland and Milford Sound
✅ Finish your guided walking tour in Queenstown
Valid for: New Zealand Uncut, 15 days, departing on 21 November 2024.
Short on time? Check out the travel deals on shorter trips.

13/09/2024

Discover Abel Tasman National Park...check out this stunning view.

If you have ever wanted to explore New Zealand’s coastal paradise nows the time! We have 3-day and 5-day guided hiking and kayaking trips through the breathtaking Abel Tasman National Park. From golden beaches to lush forests, this adventure has it all.