New Zealand Walking Tours

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Join a New Zealand walking tour for an immersive experience of local culture and an up-close perspective of sights and attractions. Whether you choose to join a city walking tour in Dunedin or Auckland or a nature trail tour in Mount Cook National Park or Fiordland National Park, you will be amazed by the scenery and unique lifestyle on your New Zealand tour. Find hidden gems and explore local art and markets like Parnell Farmers Market in Auckland or New Regent Street in Christchurch on a city walking tour. Learn more about the history of the area and get insider tips from an experienced guide. For adventure beyond a walking tour, our New Zealand adventure tours for canyoning, mountain biking, or even skydiving. Find the list of our most popular New Zealand walking tours below.

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Walking in New Zealand

4.4(7 reviews)

New Zealand is all about the great outdoors, exploring on foot brings you the best of this compact yet varied country. The North Island combines awesome natural beauty with a rich Maori heritage and the South Island is blessed with dramatic scenery. Milford Sound - Boat trip along the tranquil ford beneath towering mountains Mount Cook - Discover the soaring landscapes of the Southern Alps Tongariro Crossing - A fantastic challenging day hike through spectacular volcanic and alpine scenery

19 days

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Northern Trail

Welcome to the 10 Day Northern Trail Haka Plus Tour! Join us on tour and spend 10 days in New Zealand’s North Island. From New Zealand’s biggest city to the nation’s lively capital, you’ll take in a whole host of North Island gems, enjoying cinemagraphic landscapes, spectacular coastal walks and geothermal wonders. We'll fill your days with highlights of the North Island and also give you a great insight into New Zealand life and culture. Created for travellers in their mid-thirties and upwards, this North Island tour includes special activities such as walking to the spectacular and photogenic Cathedral Cove, a fully guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set, a traditional Māori meal, a tour of Zealandia Nature Reserve in Wellington and a walk amidst towering – and magically lit – treetops. You can also choose to select some tour add-ons such as hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing – otherwise known as Mordor, kayaking to a natural hot pool, visiting an off-shore eco-sanctuary, or flying over snow-capped mountains!! You’ll have the chance to swim, kayak, skydive, hike, see kiwis, relax in hot pools, roll down a hill in a giant ball, eat and drink like a local, and more! This is your trip, and it’s designed to be flexible. The choice is yours – pick the activities that appeal to you. At the end of the day, you can relax in comfortable 3–4 star accommodation to ensure you have a great night’s sleep ready for the following day’s activities. Across 10 days in New Zealand’s North Island between Auckland and Wellington, you’ll encounter an array of landscapes: lush, green rolling hills; beautiful golden sand beaches, tumbling waterfalls, geothermal valleys filled with bubbling mud and sulphuric lakes, magnificent mountains, cosy laid-back surf towns and vibrant cities. Prepare your camera and get ready to make some magical memories! As our tours are made up of a combination of tours, the composition of your group may change throughout your tour (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch are the hubs where the group may change).

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Southern Pioneer

Fall in love with the highlights of this 10 day South Island itinerary that takes you on a circuit of spectacular mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers, waterfalls and rainforests and gives you the opportunity to enjoy all the bucket list adventures you could wish for. Created for travellers in their mid-thirties and upwards, on this New Zealand South Island itinerary you’ll visit Christchurch, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Lake Tekapo (and Lake Wakatipu, Lake Mapourika, Lake Hawea, plus more lakes!), the Mackenzie Country, and Franz Josef, plus you’ll get to take one of the world’s greatest train rides! Your comfortable 3–4 star accommodation on tour includes a boutique hotels and a rainforest retreat. We’ll travel from the wide plains of Canterbury, through the mountains and lakes of Central Otago, to the glaciers and pristine rainforest of the West Coast via the spectacular Haast Pass. By the end of this New Zealand South Island itinerary, you will have lost count of the number of times you’ve uttered the words: “Wow!”, “So beautiful!” and “It’s breathtaking!”. You’ll have the opportunity to swim, kayak, jet boat, skydive, hike, bike, see kiwis, relax in hot pools, eat and drink like a local, and more. But only if you want to; this is your trip, and it’s designed to be flexible. Across this 10 day South Island itinerary we include some of the things that we reckon are absolute essentials, but rather than force you into activities you’re not so sure of, we leave the choice up to you. You can pre-book activities that you definitely want to do before the trip starts, and then add more while you’re on tour. As our tours are made up of a combination of tours, the composition of your group may change throughout your tour (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch are the hubs where the group may change).

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Walk New Zealand's Abel Tasman & Queen Charlotte

With a soundtrack of bellbirds and a backdrop of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, set off on an unforgettable hike along New Zealand’s Queen Charlotte Track. Over five days, you’ll join a local leader on walks to secluded bays, coves and native forest, learning about the region’s rich Maori history as you go. Venture through Nelson Lakes National Park, explore Abel Tasman National Park via kayak and finish each day at your cosy lodge accommodation – a perfect way to recharge your battery.

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Scenic Splendour

A place of wild beauty and extraordinary friendliness, you’ll love getting to know New Zealand. Begin your journey in the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland, explore ‘Middle-earth’ before taking in the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. Continue with a visit to Wellington before hopping on a ferry to the South Island. Sample crisp Sauvignon Blanc in its place of origin, and marvel at the diverse marine life along the East Coast before arriving in Christchurch. This city will delight visitors with its resilience and positive outlook before crossing the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine. Franz Josef Glacier is a highlight, as is the energy and passion of Queenstown, while waking up to the views of Milford Sound and Mount Cook will be a treasured memory for years to come.

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Ultimate New Zealand

Between old forest landscapes, mountainscapes and glacial hikes, you’ll journey through New Zealand’s diverse natural beauty on this 24-day adventure. Explore sub-tropical islands and soak up the coastal beauty of Tutukaka – home to one of the world’s most gorgeous coastlines (as voted by National Geographic Traveller). Cruise through the scenic Poor Knights Islands, visit a hot water beach for a swim in Coromandel and ride a train across the Southern Alps. Learn about local cultural history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, spot wildlife in Wellington and live it up in the South Island’s ‘adventure capital of the world’ (Queenstown) during your free time.

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New Zealand Walking Tour Reviews

Honest insights from past guests on our Walking New Zealand tours

Lynda | Traveled in December

5.0 - Excellent

Excellent

The Takahe trip is full of wonder, excitement and lasting memories. It boasts spectacular scenery every day, quality accommodation, comfortable travel and carefully balanced activities allowing energy levels to be manageable over five days. The guides are personable, knowledgeable, and great managers of the group dynamics with a mix of abilities and personalities. Full on days hiking with creative planning leads to happy and contented participants who come home to reminisce about the journey and its success. Thank you tour operator.

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Sandy | Traveled in December

5.0 - Excellent

Excellent

So tempted to try to knock off a few great walks as the years slip by? Join this perfect honey of great walk tasters. Within lies the relaxing level nature walks in forest crowded with amazing lush undergrowth, or light- filtered lighter growth; then onto more challenging stuff such as Routeburn's Key Summit or Ben Lomond saddle. All this and always guided by our lovely young whizz-kid guides. And don't forget incredible meals appearing regularly.

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Susan | Traveled in December

5.0 - Excellent

Excellent

I knew the trip was going to be a success because of the way we were greeted at the Hotel on the first morning. Button & Emma went the extra mile to look after us everyday & of course, we all liked Sam a lot.

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Linda | Traveled in December

5.0 - Excellent

Excellent

The weather was perfect for the entire 5 days, couldn't have asked for better. Ruby and Pim were a great team, everything went very smoothly, they were both fabulous and knowledgeable guides. Ruby whipped up amazing meals and I felt very safe and comfortable with Pim's driving. The Takahe is an excellent taster to showcase Fiordland

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Karyn | Traveled in November

5.0 - Excellent

Excellent

From start to finish this WAS a trip of a life time as promised! I cannot fault one single thing over the entire 5 days! Fabulous guides, food, driving, accommodation, tramping experiences plus other activities such as boating on Doubtful and Milford Sounds. Loved it all and the weather was sunny the whole timeoŸ˜ƒ

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Jenny | Traveled in October

5.0 - Excellent

Excellent

Five days of adventure, fabulous food and amazing scenery and I didn't have to do a thing except be there and enjoy it. I had an absolute blast and this was in a huge part due to our guides Ruby and Pim, who were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and cheerful all the way. The logistics of the trip were really well thought through and managed. Hats off to Ruby and Pim. You were both amazing!

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Highlights of New Zealand Walking Tours

Learn about the history and culture of cities such asDunedin or Christchurch by joining a local guide on one of the many walking tours of New Zealand.
Immerse yourself in local culture by exploring art galleries, markets and street art. ample regional cuisine such as hāngi or mānuka honey.
Get insider information on a New Zealand walking tour by learning from a local guide about popular activities, hidden gems, and favorite restaurants or bars.
Get to know Queenstown on a personal level with your local guide, checking out sights like Central Queenstown, Queenstown Hill, or Queenstown Gardens.
Join an Auckland walking tour and learn the historical significance of popular sights such as the University Clock Tower and Kinder House.
Opt for a NZ walking tour along one of the many hiking trails to view breathtaking landscapes, engage with Maori culture, and see New Zealand’s rich biodiversity and unique flora and fauna.

Tips for New Zealand Walking Tours

Research tour options in the area you will be visiting. Consider the theme and duration, and check New Zealand walking tour reviews.
Book in advance, New Zealand gets extremely busy during peak tourist season so make sure to book your walking tour in advance to secure your spot.
Ask questions! New Zealand has such fascinating sites, an interesting historical background and rich Māori culture. Make sure to ask your guide questions to get the most out of your tour..
Dress comfortably! Whether you are on a walking tour in Wellington or Christchurch, or a trail tour around the Milford Track, make sure you check the weather conditions and come dressed appropriately.
Respect the locals. Remember you are a visitor in the country so be respectful to the people living in New Zealand. Refrain from taking photos without permission, and be polite.

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