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Nearly 30 percent of New Zealand's landmass is dedicated to
World Heritage Sites or National Parks where countless walks
and tracks of various lengths take you to secret places, well
off the beaten tourist track; through pristine natural wonders,
into rainforests, over volcanic plateaus, along rugged cliffs
and to the highest mountain regions of Australasia.
Hiking New Zealand takes people hiking or trekking New Zealand
style (we call it tramping), to secret places, well off the
beaten tourist track. Our tours suit the active traveller with
an interest in nature, and our guides are chosen for their outdoor
skills and natural history backgrounds. If you are fit and active,
and want to hike into true wilderness, with informative, fun
guides, then our Hiking Tours are the best options available
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Start: Auckland Visitors Centre, 287 Queens St. 8.00am
Finish: Auckland 1.00 pm
Length: 5.5 days
Grade: Easy +
Price: $NZ565 +$20/day kitty
Highlights: The Far North is our shortest and easiest trip.
Plenty of swimming and snorkelling in secret coves of turquoise
water, but still lots of great day hikes and one overnight
hike. It is also a bit warmer in the 'winterless North'.
Highlights include; the remote forested coastal hike on day
1 and 2 near the Bay of Islands, open coast kayaking at Whangaroa,
two nights of isolation at the very tip of NZ, and driving
along 90 mile beach and Te Paki.
Day 1: Drive to Bay of Islands. Overnight hike to camp
at secluded inlet. Moonlight swim by whaling station ruins.
2 hours hiking
Day 2: Hike up and down over headlands separating sandy
coves to track end. A swim before driving via Paihia to camp.
5 hours hiking
Day 3: Sea kayaking ($65) along coastline of volcanic
headlands, beaches and through sea caves. Drive to Karikari
Peninsula camp.
5 hours kayaking
Day 4: Snorkel in bay, drive 90 mile beach and board
on dunes. Hike to Cape Maria Van Diemen. Sunset at Cape Reinga.
Camp. 3 hours hiking
Day 5: Horse trek Spirits Bay ($60) or hike. Drive south
via Hokianga and camp in Waipoua kauri Forest.
3-4 hours horse trekking/hiking
Day 6: Visit the Trounson Kauri Reserve then drive
to Auckland, arrive 1pm.
1 hour hiking
Note: Tour is subject to tide times and sea conditions and
may happen in a different order than stated above. Xmas peak
time we stay at different campsites on nights two and three.
Far North vehicle has snorkelling gear, boogie/sand boards
and barbecue. What to Take: Its warmer up north. Thermals
and warm hats are optional. Hiking shoes (rather than boots),
and 2 season sleeping bags are OK too. Due to limited space
in this vehicle please keep your gear to a minimum.
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