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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Auckland city
    • Dine at Viaduct restaurants
    • Pre-tour hotel nights available
    Landmarks
    Viaduct
  2. Day 2

    Rangitoto Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cruise across Hauraki Gulf to Rangitoto Island
    • Walk through lava fields and forests to island summit
    Landmarks
    Rangitoto Island
    Hauraki Gulf
  3. Day 3

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi traditional meal at marae)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through redwood forest
    • Visit to marae with traditional welcome
    • Māori concert performance
    • Hangi traditional meal

    Optional Activities

    • Hike at Blue Lake
    Landmarks
    Blue Lake
    Redwood Forest
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua to Tongariro National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Wai-O-Tapu geothermal valley
    • Visit Huka Falls
    Landmarks
    Wai-O-Tapu
    Huka Falls
    Tongariro National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Tongariro National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tongariro Alpine Crossing (requires shuttle: 55 NZD per person)
    • Taranaki Falls walk
    • Visit park conservation centre
    • Mount Ruapehu Sky Waka gondola ride with viewing platform walk
    • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    • Rafting experience with conservation efforts participation
    Landmarks
    Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    Taranaki Falls
    Mount Ruapehu
    Tokaanu Thermal Pools
  6. Day 6

    Tongariro National Park to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Te Papa, NZ National Museum
    • Explore botanic gardens
    • Cable car ride
    Landmarks
    Te Papa
    Wellington Botanic Gardens
    Wellington Cable Car
  7. Day 7

    Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry across Cook Strait
    • Explore Nelson
    • Walk to geographical centre of New Zealand
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Marlborough Sounds
    Nelson
    Abel Tasman National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Coastal walk from Marahau through beaches and vegetation
    • Sailing boat return to Marahau from Anchorage Bay
    Landmarks
    Marahau
    Anchorage Bay
  9. Day 9

    Abel Tasman National Park to Greymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cape Foulwind seal colony
    • Visit Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki
    Landmarks
    Cape Foulwind
    Pancake Rocks
    Buller River
  10. Day 10

    Greymouth to Fox Glacier

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking in Okarito lagoon
    • Hike to nearby trig station for Southern Alps views
    • Hike to Franz Josef Glacier lookout
    Landmarks
    Okarito
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Southern Alps
  11. Day 11

    Fox Glacier to Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Franz Josef Glacier lookout (if not completed previously)
    • Stroll around Lake Matheson
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Lake Matheson
    Haast Pass
  12. Day 12

    Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Jetboat ride in Matukituki Valley
    • Hike in Mount Aspiring National Park
    • Diamond Lake and Rocky Mountain Circuit hike
    Landmarks
    Mount Aspiring National Park
    Matukituki Valley
    Diamond Lake
  13. Day 13

    Wanaka to Milford Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short walks in Eglington Valley and Milford region
    • Overnight stay aboard Milford Mariner boat
    Landmarks
    Te Anau
    Eglington Valley
    Milford Sound
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  14. Day 14

    Milford Sound to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cruise inner Milford Sound searching for dolphins and seals
    • Walk to Key Summit on Routeburn Track
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    The Divide
    Routeburn Track
    Key Summit
    Te Anau
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  15. Day 15

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Various activities available in Queenstown (to be advised by leader)
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  16. Day 16

    Queenstown to Mount Cook National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Kawarau Gorge
    • Drive over Lindis Pass
    • Walk into Hooker Valley
    Landmarks
    Kawarau Gorge
    Lindis Pass
    Mackenzie Basin
    Mount Cook National Park
    Hooker Valley
  17. Day 17

    Mount Cook National Park to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christchurch city
    • Visit Christchurch gardens
    • Explore Hagley Park
    • Optional final group dinner
    Landmarks
    Canterbury Plains
    Christchurch
    Hagley Park
  18. Day 18

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay in Christchurch
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  • Discover New Zealand reviewer 1
    March 29th, 2025
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    The Tour Operator (Exodus Adventure) answered all my questions pre-departure, provided an unbelievably friendly and...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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    We would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to post a review of your experience on our Trails of New Zealand tour and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your adventure. We were especially happy to hear your feedback on the accommodation and guide and have shared your comments with our local team. Thank you again and we hope you’ll choose Exodus for your next adventure! -Exodus Adventure Travels
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    March 12th, 2012
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    For my partner and me this was a 60th birthday/retirement trip. We have been with Exodus before so our expectations...
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    March 4th, 2012
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    It is impossible to do all of New Zealand in under 3 weeks but this trip comes as near as is physically possible. A...
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    January 21st, 2012
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    Every day exceeded our expectations. The group were a great crowd. The weather was fantastic. The scenery was...
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    March 2nd, 2011
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    visiting new zealand is like visiting a child. the land itself is still developing. its fresh and exciting. you get...
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    April 6th, 2010
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    An amazing trip, it was so much more than we expected and was good value. In 3 weeks we were able to travel through...
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    January 23rd, 2010
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    This holiday was absolutely fantantastic. I had thought that it was mostly a walking holiday but it much more of an...
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    January 6th, 2009
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    Worth the 25 hour flight New Zealand has magnificent scenery and diverse environments all within one country, whether...
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    December 21st, 2008
    3.0
    A bit too soft for my liking but it was good in parts. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Reaching...
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    Traveled in November 2008
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    February 4th, 2013
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    This was the trip of a lifetime for me. If you love walking and the great outdoors but want to challenge yourself...
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