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 March, 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
- New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure
- Classic | Northern Highlights Tour
- Premium New Zealand North Island (including Napier)
- New Zealand North Island Uncovered - 9 days (Superior)
- New Zealand North Island Uncovered - 9 days
- New Zealand Northern Trail (Northbound, 18 destinations)
- Northern Spotlight (Best Buys)
- Northern Wilderness & Adventure (Overland/Camping)
- Signature | Inspiring North Island Tour
Duration 5 days Destinations Auckland, Whangarei, Tutukaka, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Waitangi Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,291
25% Off- US$1,719
Duration 11 days Destinations Auckland, Coromandel, Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, Matamata, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, Te Puia, Murupara, TaupoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
25% Off- US$2,480
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
25% Off- US$2,044
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Waiheke Island, Waitomo, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, Waiotapu, Havelock North, Napier, Wellington Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Premium From $5,546
10% Off- US$4,992
Duration 9 days Destinations Auckland, Matakohe, Whangarei, Paihia, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Ninety Mile Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, RotoruaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
10% Off- US$4,540
Duration 9 days Destinations Auckland, Matakohe, Whangarei, Paihia, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Ninety Mile Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, RotoruaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
10% Off- US$3,790
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
10% Off- US$4,295
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 
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
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