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Best of Hiking New Zealand

10 days
Start and end in Christchurch
4.6
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 10
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation meeting with group
    • Walk through Christchurch Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Botanical Gardens
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  2. Day 2

    Southern Alps

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Kura Tawhiti (Castle Hill) loop trail hike
    • Devil's Punchbowl waterfall hike in Arthur's Pass
    • Otira Valley Walk at Arthur's Pass
    • Glow worm search
    Landmarks
    Kura Tawhiti (Castle Hill)
    Arthur's Pass
    Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall
  3. Day 3

    Lake Kaniere to Punakaiki

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lake Kaniere hike
    • Hokitika Gorge hike
    • Great Coast Road scenic drive
    Landmarks
    Lake Kaniere
    Hokitika Gorge
    Paparoa National Park
  4. Day 4

    Punakaiki

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pororari River Loop hike
    • Pancake Rocks visit
    • Truman Track hike

    Optional Activities

    • Bonfire and sunset viewing over Tasman Sea (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Pororari River
    Pancake Rocks
  5. Day 5

    Fox River Gorge to St. Arnaud

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch beneath the Ballroom overhang), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fox River Gorge hike
    • River crossing practice
    • Coastal hike (weather dependent)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tauranga Bay seal colony (if water levels too high for river hike)
    Landmarks
    Fox River Gorge
    Ballroom overhang
    Tauranga Bay seal colony
  6. Day 6

    Nydia Track Start

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner prepared by lodge with ingredients sourced from their gardens)

    Included Activities

    • Nydia Track first section hike
    • River crossing

    Optional Activities

    • Outdoor hot tub soak
    Landmarks
    Nydia Track
    Kaiuma Bay
    Nydia Bay
  7. Day 7

    Nydia Track Layover

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking
    • Paddleboarding
    • Swimming
    • Hike to waterfall and swimming hole with harakeke harvesting and weaving instruction
  8. Day 8

    Nydia Track to Maruia Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local cuisine at in-house restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Nydia Track final section hike
    • Tennyson Inlet walk
    • Nydia saddle climb
    • Ngwhatakhiti Bay walk

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Marlborough Sound
    Landmarks
    Duncan Bay
    Tennyson Inlet
    Ngwhatakhiti Bay
    Marlborough Sound
  9. Day 9

    Lewis Tops Track

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lewis Tops Track hike
    • Hot spring soaks
    • Sauna infusions
    • Meditation and yoga classes
    Landmarks
    Lewis Tops Track
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning geothermal soak
    Landmarks
    Mayfair Luxury Hotel

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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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Tour ID: 253021

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    • For any tour departing before July 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Wildland Trekking. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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