About this trip
Nineteen days walking across both the North and South Islands, taking in national parks, fjords and coastline at an easy pace rather than a punishing one.
You'll cover a lot of ground — from Milford Sound's cliffs to the glacial lakes around Mount Cook and the golden beaches of Abel Tasman — with time also built in to learn about Māori culture and see New Zealand's cities along the way.
This is a fully guided group trip with a private room each night, suited to people who want the country's big landscapes without technical or strenuous hiking.
What you'll do
- Cruise beneath the mountains on a Milford Sound boat trip
- Walk trails through Mount Cook National Park past glacial lakes
- Follow the Abel Tasman coast track between beaches and bays
- Learn about Māori culture and history along the route
- Spend time in New Zealand's cosmopolitan cities
- Walking is graded easy, so this suits those after scenery rather than a physical challenge
- You travel between both the North and South Islands, so expect regular moves between bases
- Private room included throughout
Worth it if you want genuinely brilliant hiking and scenery with knowledgeable guides. Think twice if accommodation consistency matters—one motel fell well short.
- Guides Robbie John and Vaughan consistently deliver knowledge and daily wow moments throughout.
- Hooker Valley, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Abel Tasman, and Milford Sound cruises are legitimately exceptional highlights.
- One motel didn't meet standards and forced a disappointing two-night stay mid-trip.
- Mix of walks, boat tours, and scenic viewpoints means varied daily activity rather than pure walking.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £5,720, about 8% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Auckland · 22 Nov – 23 Nov
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