New Zealand · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
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Here are the 7 best self-guided tours anywhere in New Zealand, set out with the price, the running time and the town each one leaves from. The one at the top earned its place.
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.”
Self-guided bike wine tours in Renwick, Marlborough with comfy bikes, free shuttle, and a cellar door map for tastings at 12+ wineries.
“Steve and Jo run a friendly, he.pful and efficient tour, highly recommend. Had a fantastic tasting experience at Bladen winery”
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.”
Sail Abel Tasman’s coast from Kaiteriteri to Anchorage Bay, then hike back to Marahau on a self-guided coastal track.
“Had a wonderful day’s touring including the catamaran and the walk through the park. Claudia who collected us from the Marahau car park and joined us sailing was knowledgeable and friendly. Very much enjoyed listing to the birds on Adele Island and watching the sea lions with pups at play. Our walk out was a bit longer than expected @ 4+ hours but picturesque.”
Cycle Marlborough at your own pace with bike, helmet, map, and hotel transfers. Flat routes, many tastings nearby, and flexibility all day.
“The place I wanted to visit most for pinot gris was only accessible by taxi, so I gave up. The staff recommended wineries for Pinot Gris. I liked it so much that I bought two. The staff are very kind. thank you very much”
Self-guided cycling in Marlborough with free pickup, e-bikes and tandems, a wine map, and easy winery hopping near Blenheim.
“Really great thing to do, vineyards are in close proximity and all offer a unique experience doing it on bikes makes it even more fun”
Self-guided geothermal walk at Orakei Korako near Taupo, with ferry rides and Ruatapu Cave, mud pools, geysers, and silica terraces.
“This was a great place to visit in our travels from Rotorua to Lake Taupo we stopped at this gem. After a ferry ride over the gorgeous lake we did a self guided hike through the trails. The geothermal activity was amazing to see up close and the cave was pretty cool too! Gorgeous hike that my 8 year old son had a blast doing!”
