Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in New Zealand North Island
Explore a wide diversity of walking adventure tours through New Zealand North Island. We have 10 adventures that vary from 5 days to 41 days. With the greatest number of departures in October, 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
- New Zealand Northern Trail (Northbound) (18 destinations)
- Classic | Northern Highlights Tour
- Bay of Islands ─ New Zealand's island Paradise
- Northern Spotlight (Best Buys)
- Northern Wilderness & Adventure
- Northern Explorer Auckland → Wellington (2026)
- Signature | Inspiring North Island Tour
- The Great Northern Road Trip
- Premium New Zealand North Island (21 destinations)
- Enchanting Northland
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.
Duration 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 From
- US$4,295
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$2,037
Duration 5 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Waitangi, Ninety Mile Beach, Te Paki, Cape Reinga, Russell, Paihia, Motukokako Island Operated in Only: German Operator Gebeco From
- US$1,068
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 8 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kauri, Waitomo, Rotorua, Te Puia, Whakarewarewa, Wellington Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel 
Board the Northern Explorer Scenic Train and travel through volcanic plateaus, crossing gorges and ravines as you make your way from Wellington to Auckland over 8 days. Trek up to Tūroa ski field on Mt Ruapehu for panoramic views that look straight out of Middle Earth, then walk through Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain to spot some of New Zealand's most endangered species. Later, you'll glide by boat through the bioluminescent Waitomo Glowworm Caves in the Waikato region.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Hamilton, Ohakune, Wellington Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand 
No departure dates availableDuration 41 days Destinations Wellington, Martinborough, Ohakune, New Plymouth, Waitomo, Raglan, Taupo, Napier, Ngatapa, East CapeSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator ZigZag Tours NZ 
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Ohakune, Wellington Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Premium 
Duration 5 days Destinations Auckland, Whangarei, Tutukaka, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Waitangi Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$2,045
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