Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in New Zealand North Island
Explore a wide diversity of walking adventure tours through New Zealand North Island. We have 16 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
- Northern Explorer
- Classic | Northern Highlights Tour
- Bay of Islands Explorer
- Premium New Zealand North Island (9 destinations)
- New Zealand North Island Uncovered - 9 days (Superior)
- New Zealand North Island Uncovered - 9 days
- New Zealand Northern Trail (Northbound)
- North Island Adventure - 9 days
- 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 $2,325
20% off- US$1,860
Northern Explorer
“Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free choices available.”
Wendy, traveled in January
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Waiheke Island, Matakohe, Tane Mahuta, Paihia, Russell, Ninety Mile Beach, Cape Reinga, Waitangi, WhangareiSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $6,995
7% off- US$6,495
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
7% off- US$1,971
Duration 6 days Destinations Auckland, Paihia, Matakohe, Tane Mahuta, Russell, Ninety Mile Beach, Cape Reinga, Waitangi, Whangarei Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $4,995
10% off- US$4,495
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
10% off- US$5,545
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$4,400
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$3,670
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, Taumarunui, Tongariro National Park, Taupo, Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, Matamata, Hobbiton Movie Set, Coromandel, Cathedral CoveSee all destinations Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,360
20% off- US$3,488
Duration 9 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, Waiotapu, Taupo, Huka Falls Resort, Wellington Age Range Ages 18-45 Operator On The Go Tours From
20% off- US$1,975
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kauri, Waitomo, Rotorua, Te Puia, Whakarewarewa, Wellington Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel From
20% off- US$2,601
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