|
|
For a free no obligation quote
|
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
in New Zealand. |
 |
|
Start: Auckland Visitors Centre 7.00am
Finish: Wellington 7.00 pm
Length: 10 days
Grade: Medium
Price: $NZ920 +$18/day kitty
Highlights: Hike through Jurassic-like podocarp rainforest
and follow a river through a beautiful gorge in Whirinaki
Forest Park. Experience a traditional Māori concert and
explore the site of an ancient Māori village.
Kayak across the enchanting Lake Tarawera and soak in thermal
streams surrounded by native bush. Hike through a spectacular
volcanic wonderland in Tongariro NP and climb to the summit
of an active volcano.
Find glowworms, waterfalls and limestone formations in a hidden
cave. Hike into Mt Egmont NP and climb Fanthams peak at dawn
for stunning views of Mt Egmont/Taranaki and across to the
distant mountains of Tongariro NP.
Day 1: Drive from Auckland to Whirinaki Forest Park.
Hike through beech forest to a riverside hut.
2 hours hiking
Day 2: Hike through a beautiful gorge learning river-crossing
techniques and watching for rare bird-life.
6 hours hiking
Day 3: Hike over a pass into luxuriant rain forest
and later enjoy a traditional Māori concert ($30).
5 hours hiking
Day 4: Kayak ($65) on the thermal Lake Tarawera and
soak in a natural hot stream in the bush. 5 hours kayaking
Day 5: Swim and relax at Lake Taupo. Hike across alpine
grasslands to hut/camp in Tongariro NP.
1.5 hours hiking
Day 6: Hike to the next hut/camp through a bizarre
landscape of active volcanoes and turquoise lakes. 4 hours
hiking
Day 7: Hike up to the Emerald Lakes and across a plateau,
perhaps climbing one of the volcanoes.
6 hours hiking
Day 8: Drive to Waitomo and explore a secret river
cave. Camp at a beach and prepare a hangi feast. 1 hour caving
Day 9: Explore an ancient Māori pa (village) site,
then hike into a cosy hut in Mt Egmont NP.
1.5 hours hiking
Day 10: Climb Fanthams Peak for dawn views, then descend
through forest. Drive to Wellington.
2-5 hours hiking
|
 |
|
|
