New Zealand · HIKING & TREKKING
15 reviewed
Of the 15 hiking & trekking trips on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, running times and the thing that actually separates them sit below, so you can decide in five minutes and get back to the map.
Fly to Franz Josef Glacier by helicopter, then hike with crampons and expert guides through ice caves and crevasses.
“We had a fantastic time, we did go up 2hrs late because weather and clouds can change very quickly. Be prepared for delays or even cancellation. Tour guides were excellent very knowledgeable. Highly recommend”
Heli-hike Fox Glacier: short helicopter views, up to 3 hours on cramponed ice with guide-cut steps in shifting weather.
“Great experience. The heli-hike was well organised. It’s a really unique experience and our guide Seb certainly made it even more interesting!”
Cruise from Picton to Ship Cove, then hike part of the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose 12.7 or 17 km routes and watch for dolphins.
“We loved the amazing views along the tract, with little waterfalls/creekbeds along the way. Not much climbing, so very enjoyable.”
Helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier, then a guided hike through crevasses and ice caves. Gear, stories, and exclusive access for $475.
“My husband and I splurged and purchased two tickets to do the flight and hike combination and we had a blast! Our guide Ana was excellent she is excited for us energetic and prepared for anything! She provided fun history and commentary during the hike and was great company throughout the treck. The helicopter ride was also amazing, I was initially worried that I would be left wanting as it’s a pretty quick flight, however you get the most amazing views on the way up and back down flighting right over multiple cliffs and water falls it was fantastic. The best part landing on the glacier! It was wild litterallly…”
Helicopter to Fox Glacier plus up to 3 hours on the ice, with crampons and expert guiding, for dramatic caves and arches.
“Great experience on the glacier. Lucky to go on tour as previous day had low cloud cover. Amazing how uneven the glacier was to walk on. Helicopter flight was very quick and safety was given. Only way to touch the very cold glacier with hands. 👍”
Guided Mt Tarawera crater hike from Rotorua with pickup, geology lessons, 1886 eruption stories, and an optional scree run.
“This was incredible! Our tour guide (Dan) was very friendly and helpful, and it was amazing getting to hear all the history of this place. Highly highly recommend!”
Ride through Cardrona High Country to the historic Cardrona Hotel for a complimentary drink, with trotting and cantering for intermediate+ riders.
“We had a great day riding in the Cardrona Valley. Great staff, and beautiful horses. We are beginner riders and the staff was really helpful in picking out the right horses for us.”
Self-guided hike through Waimangu Volcanic Valley in Rotorua, with geothermal stops, a guide sheet, and shuttle return for an easy half-day.
“Not to be missed - incredible experience. You don’t need to walk both ways as free bus brings you back.”
Walk Tasman Glacier up to 2 hours, with crampons and guided steps, plus two scenic helicopter flights over Aoraki/Mount Cook.
“We got extremely lucky with weather. Sunny skies and no wind so visibility was great and ride was super smooth. Anna was our guide for the hiking portion and she was an exceptional guide, considerate of everyone's needs. They supplied boots, crampons and down shells and water proof jackets. 6 people to copter, front two seats were probably extra and had better view that was probably worth the difference.”
Fly over Aoraki and hike onto the Tasman Glacier in a small group, with glacier boots, crampons, and guided ice exploration.
“Absolutely amazing experience! Great views on the flight in and out, and we were lucky enough to go inside a huge ice cave in the glacier. Would recommend.”
A 2-hour guided horse trek along Waimakariri Canyon near Christchurch, with small groups, Southern Alps views, and optional faster riding.
“Wow what a fantastic experience. Chris was amazing. He is a super great guide and teacher. We know how to ride a horse now. We would highly recommend this great experience and we would also fo it again.”
Premium guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Mt. Ngauruhoe to Tongariro with volcanic craters, Emerald and Blue Lakes, and safety gear.
“It was very well organised and felt very safe with such knowledgable guides. I wouldn’t have felt comfortable doing self guided as weather and conditions so changeable and they were very reassuring.”
Spend half a day trekking with your own llama on Kaikoura beaches, then watch New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point.
“Trekking with the llamas was such a surprisingly fun and exotic experience! Kevin, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and informative. Our interaction with our llama was wonderful! I’m sold on those big soulful eyes, fluffy fuRead more”
Ride through Cardrona Valley on a 2-hour horse trek, learn Otago’s gold rush stories, and enjoy mountain views near Wānaka.
“The host and guide were very nice. The trip couldn’t been great without the unique experience we’d enjoyed.”
Enjoy a Lake Whakatipu cruise and a gentle Walter Peak horse trek, plus included tea and farm views, in a small guided group.
“This was so much fun and well worth money. As someone who has ridden for years it’s always been a dream to ride through terrain like this. You definitely don’t need to know how to ride though, it was a nice slow plod. Followed by a really delicious afternoon tea and the journey back on the steam ferry.”
