Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in New Zealand North Island
Explore a wide diversity of walking adventure tours through New Zealand North Island. We have 12 adventures that vary from 5 days to 41 days. With the greatest number of departures in November, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best walking adventure New Zealand North Island tours
Compiled by
MelissaNew Zealand North Island travel expert at TourRadar
- Enchanting Northland
- Premium New Zealand North Island (24 destinations)
- Classic | Northern Highlights Tour
- New Zealand North Island Uncovered - 9 days
- New Zealand North Island Uncovered (Superior) - 9 days
- New Zealand Northern Trail (Northbound) (18 destinations)
- Northern Spotlight (Best Buys)
- Northern Wilderness & Adventure (Overland/Camping)
- The Great Northern Road Trip (Overland/Camping)
- Northern Explorer Auckland → Wellington (2026)
Duration 5 days Destinations Auckland, Whangarei, Tutukaka, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Waitangi Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$2,095
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Waiheke Island, Waitomo, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, Havelock North, Napier, Wellington Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Premium From
- US$5,545
Take the Northern Explorer Train along the historic Raurimu Spiral through the Central Plateau, where Mount Ruapehu, Mount Tongariro, and Mount Ngauruhoe rise up from Tongariro National Park. After that, you'll hop on e-bikes and ride the Old Coach Road, passing through old tunnels, viaducts, and native forests around Ohakune.
Duration 6 days Destinations Auckland, Ohakune, Wellington Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
- US$2,026
Duration 9 days Destinations Auckland, Whangarei, Paihia, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Ninety Mile Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, Te PuiaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$3,760
Duration 9 days Destinations Auckland, Whangarei, Paihia, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Ninety Mile Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, TaupoSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$4,505
Walk across suspension bridges 12 meters above Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest and wander through ancient redwoods planted over a century ago. Trek to Cathedral Cove marine reserve along coastal paths with hidden coves and Mercury Bay views, then dig your own hot tub at Hot Water Beach when tides allow.
No departure dates availableDuration 10 days Destinations Wellington, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Taumarunui, Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, Matamata, Hobbiton Movie Set, Cathedral Cove, CoromandelSee all destinations Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel 
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings 
No departure dates availableDuration 24 days Destinations Wellington, Martinborough, Ohakune, New Plymouth, Waitomo, Raglan, Taupo, Napier, East Cape, NgatapaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator ZigZag Tours NZ 
No departure dates availableDuration 41 days Destinations Wellington, Featherston, Cape Palliser, Martinborough, Ohakune, Taumarunui, Whangamomona, Stratford, New Plymouth, MokauSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator ZigZag Tours NZ 
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kauri, Waitomo, Rotorua, Te Puia, Whakarewarewa, Wellington Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel
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