Ultimate New Zealand - Hiking New Zealand - 23 Days

Auckland, New Zealand

23 days
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Offered in: English

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Overview

New Zealand is a bucket-list hiking destination, but hiking independently can be risky and requires advanced backcountry skills. This 23-day small-group tour is ideal for adventurous travelers who want to hike without the risk of getting lost. The comprehensive itinerary includes hikes in both the North Island–Lake Waikaremoana, Tongariro–and the South Island–Abel Tasman, Aoraki Mount Cook–and more. It includes an interesting mix of shorter day hikes and longer overnight treks.

Includes most meals
Sleep in cabins, tents, and hostels in different places
Ideal for active travelers with some hiking experience
Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour (max. 11)

What's Included

Dinner (16)
Breakfast (19)
Lunch (21)

Personal Hiking Equipment

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Pick up zone outside Sky City, 20m from Sky Tower base, corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland (Rotorua pickup by arrangement)

Start time

07:00 AM

What To Expect

Day 1

AUCKLAND - WHIRINAKI 11km/3 hours hiking

1 Stop

Whirinaki Te Pua A Tane Conservation Park

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: We either camp or stay in the nearby hut with an evening campfire

Meals: LunchDinner

Day 2

WHIRINAKI - TE UREWERA 16km/5 hours hiking

1 Stop

Whirinaki Te Pua A Tane Conservation Park

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: We usually stay in the simple cabins but occasionally camp at Lake Waikaremoana

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 3

LAKE WAIKAREMOANA 17km/8 hours hiking

1 Stop

Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: We usually stay in the simple cabins but occasionally camp at Lake Waikaremoana

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 4

LAKE WAIKAREMOANA - TAUPO 4km/2 hours hiking

1 Stop

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Cabin accommodation in Tongariro National Park

Meals: BreakfastLunch

Day 5

TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK 15km/6 hours hiking

1 Stop

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: We stay at a simple but modern backcountry hut beside a quiet stream and among patches of mountain beech forest

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 6

TONGARIRO 12km/6 hours hiking

1 Stop

Tongariro National Park

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Share an alpine hut with hikers from all over the world. Oturere Hut is small, busy, but still our favourite spot

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 7

TONGARIRO 8-15km/3-8 hours hiking

1 Stop

Tongariro National Park

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: An evening drive takes us to a lodge in the National Park – the perfect place to relax and enjoy million-dollar views

Meals: BreakfastLunch

Day 8

TONGARIRO - WELLINGTON 1km/1-2 hours hiking

1 Stop

Central Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: YHA Wellington

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

WELLINGTON - ABEL TASMAN 13.5km/4 hours hiking

1 Stop

Abel Tasman Coast Track

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping at Bark Bay, Abel Tasman National Park

Meals: LunchDinner

Day 10

BARK BAY - ANCHORAGE 8.5 - 12 km/ 3-5 hours hiking

1 Stop

Abel Tasman Coast Track

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping at Anchorage, Abel Tasman National Park

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 11

ANCHORAGE - MURCHISON 15km/3 hours paddling

1 Stop

Abel Tasman Coast Track

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Private campsite near Murchison, overlooking the confluence of the Buller and Maruia rivers.

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 12

DAY 12 MURCHISON - BALLROOM OVERHANG 8km/3-4 hours hiking

1 Stop

Paparoa National Park

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping under the massive Ballroom Overhang, a fluviatile cave

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 13

BALLROOM OVERHANG - HOKITIKA 6km/3 hours hiking

1 Stop

Hokitika Beach

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Lodge accommodation in Hokitika

Meals: BreakfastLunch

Day 14

HOKITIKA - ARTHUR'S PASS 39km/4-5 hours biking

1 Stop

Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Private hut in Arthurs Pass Village

Meals: LunchDinner

Day 15

ARTHUR'S PASS - EDWARDS HUT 7km/5-6 hours hiking

1 Stop

Arthur's Pass Walking Track

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camp or stay in the Edwards Hut

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 16

EDWARDS VALLEY - MT SOMERS 7km/5-6 hours hiking

1 Stop

Mount Somers Track

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping or in a cabin at Mt Somers

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 17

DAY 17 MT SOMERS - AORAKI/MT COOK 8km/5 hours hiking

1 Stop

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Private Hut or sometimes camping in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 18

AORAKI/MT COOK - LAKE HAWEA 4km/2 hours hiking

1 Stop

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping at Lake Hawea

Meals: BreakfastLunch

Day 19

LAKE HAWEA - ASPIRING HUT 14km/ 6 hours hiking

1 Stop

Mount Aspiring National Park

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Aspiring Hut - a Backcountry Hut in Mt Aspiring National Park

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 20

ASPIRING HUT - KNOBS FLAT 8km/3 hours hiking

1 Stop

Eglinton Valley

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Knobs Flat, camping

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 21

KNOBS FLAT - MILFORD 2-hour cruise (or Milford kayaking option*), 5km/3 hours hiking

1 Stop

Milford Sound

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Knobs Flat, camping

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

Day 22

KNOBS FLAT - QUEENSTOWN 2km/45 minutes hiking

1 Stop

Queenstown

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, ensuite rooms

Meals: BreakfastLunch

Day 23

QUEENSTOWN - TOUR ENDS

1 Stop

Queenstown

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Operated by Hiking New Zealand

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.