Trekking in New Zealand
Overview
Highlights
- Discover the primeval landscape of Rotorua
- Enjoy the golden beaches of Abel Tasman
- Marvel at Fox Glacier and the deep fiord complexes around Milford
- Trek in the South Westland World Heritage Area
- Trek the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Climb among the soaring peaks of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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Trip includes
- 15 breakfasts, 15 lunches and three dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Free arrival and departure (shared shuttle) transfers (must be booked at least one month before departure)
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Itinerary
The adventure begins in Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand. If you’re arriving into Auckland Airport today, you can arrange a free arrival (shared shuttle) transfer from the airport to the hotel – see the Joining Instructions for more information. The day is ...
We depart Auckland and head south through the rolling green pastures of the Waikato, before passing over old ignimbrite flows to reach Rotorua, home to crater lakes and volcanoes. Upon arrival, we visit Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, where we take a packed lunch whilst yo...
Following breakfast, we have a short transfer to the tranquil but sizable Lake Tarawera. We board a water taxi for a 2o minute journey to start of today's trail, and bushwalk our way back along the side of this ancient caldera crater. During our bushwalk, we will hik...
This morning we depart Rotorua and drive 1 hour 30 minutes to the Jurassic rainforest of Whirinaki Forest Park, where the Walking with Dinosaurs BBC series was filmed. It covers 150,000 acres (60,000ha) and is famous for its podocarp trees, an ancient off shoot of the...
Today is a full day of hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, regarded as one of the best daywalks in the world. The well-built track climbs, steeply at times, to the craters of Mount Tongariro. Then becomes loose scree, as you hike up through a moon-like valley of con...
We drive to Wellington this morning, the wonderful harbour capital of New Zealand, arriving in the early afternoon. The giant fault-created harbour almost encircled by steep suburbs gives it a giant coliseum feel. You have free time to walk around the city and absorb ...
We transfer to Wellington Airport, where there will be time to have breakfast at the airport, before the short flight across the Cook Strait to the South Island, where we meet our South Island-based guide. A pleasant drive through the orchards and vineyards of Nelson ...
Today we wander through lush coastal forests, cross Falls River via a 155ft (47m) suspension bridge then (depending on the tides) we may cross an estuary or follow the all-tide track. Cleopatra’s Pool is a worthwhile side trip; here, the river has carved a smooth slid...
This morning, we drive beside the mighty Buller River to the rugged West Coast. At Cape Foulwind, we take a short walk to view a seal colony. We might see the young pups frolicking in rockpools sheltered from the heaving waves that pound this part of the coast (New Ze...
After a leisurely breakfast, we hike back down the Fox River before driving south along the coast to Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks. These 30m-year-old limestone rocks have formed immense features with thousands of layers. Continuing south, we stop at Hokitika. Origi...
We make the most of being in the South Westland World Heritage Area this morning and hike to a viewpoint of the Franz Josef glacier. This dynamic glacier falls 7,875ft (2,400m) over 7.5mi (12km) as it journeys from high in the Southern Alps to temperate rainforest jus...
After a relaxed breakfast, we set off on today’s hike amongst the post-glacial features of Diamond Lake and the Rocky Mountain area, part of the South Westland World Heritage Area. Today's hike offers spectacular views of Glendhu Bay, Rob Roy's Peak, Lake Wanaka and a...
The adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown offers the chance to sample numerous optional activities. Alternatively, you may choose to sit back, relax and take in the amazing views from the shores of Lake Wakatipu on this free day. There are also great daywalks (...
We head into Fiordland National Park, the largest national park in New Zealand. The area is dominated by water, in the form of lakes, ocean fiords or as falling rain, which has enabled the establishment of temperate rainforest, while the huge glacial lakes of Te Anau ...
We rise early and drive through the Homer Tunnel and down to Milford Sound itself. Here we have the option to take a two-hour cruise on the fiord with its cascading waterfalls and views of Mitre Peak (5,650ft/1,722m). Fiordland crested penguins and New Zealand fur sea...
After several days of rigorous hiking, give the legs a rest today on our drive north to Aoraki/ Mount Cook National Park. A stop in Cromwell is a good opportunity to sample delicious locally grown fruit and take a stroll through the quaint and lovingly restored histor...
Today we hike up the Mueller Ridge via Sealy Tarns, with awesome views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman (the two highest peaks in New Zealand) and Mueller Glacier with its terminal meltwater lakes. There is time in the afternoon to take another hike up to the Hooker Valley or stroll around the village and visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center. Accommodation: Mt Cook Lodge (or similar)
Time for one final hike this morning as we explore the nearby Tasman Valley, an area of alpine vistas, lakes and glacial moraines. Leaving Mount Cook, we continue north through Mackenzie Country, taking a break at Lake Tekapo – aqua-blue waters framed by the Southern ...
The tour ends in Christchurch and it’s time to begin our return journeys home. A free shared shuttle departure transfer from the hotel to Christchurch Airport is included but it must be booked at least one month before departure if you wish to utilise this service. If you’d like a little more time to explore, speak to you sales representative about extending your stay.
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Exodus Adventure Travels Reviews & Ratings
Trekking New Zealand
This was an excellent trip to genuinely experience a great variety of tracks in NZ. We were able to tick off 4 of 9 of the Great Walks. Two of them, Tongariro Nort...
Trekking in New Zealand
A truly brilliant 3 week trip highlighting the best of North and South Island Too many to choose one. Highlights for me included the beautiful coast paths and beache...
TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
An action-filled three weeks. The trip was well organised to fit so much in the time. I enjoyed the two days in Siberia the most; as well as Milford Sound and around...
trekking new zealand
A very well put-together trip with a variety of really interesting experiences Seeing "Mount Doom" appear out of its cloud cap on the Tongariro crossing - on cue, d...
TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
An absolutely brilliant three weeks in the most wonderful country. Everything as described in the trip notes, and more. Difficult to decide, but some of t...
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What's excluded
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
Accommodation
The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.
If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.
Period before departure in which you notify us
From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started
Cancellation charge
Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 100% of the total holiday cost.
For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:
Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)
Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.
179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.
119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.
89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost.
59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.
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