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Hiking & Walking Vacations
Hiking & Walking Vacations
Separated from the rest of the world for millions of years, New Zealand retained ancient forests and unique birds. Couple this to the most spectacular scenery on earth, and it is time to get off the beaten track.
Private guides can introduce you to the wonders of New Zealand's walking trails or simply stroll alone in the lodge grounds before dinner. Whether you want to disappear into the bush for an overnight walk or hike one of the famous tramping trails the Lodges can introduce you to some of the finest walking in the world.
…. on the road less travelled
Discover New Zealand Hiking & Walking Tracks
From a stroll along the lakefront to a four day hike in The Mount Aspiring National Park, the options are limitless for the walking enthusiast The Routeburn, Milford, Greenstone and Hollyford tracks are all nearby. Blanket Bay is the ideal location from which to begin these tracks and undoubtedly there is no better spot to relax afterwards.
This multi award winning 75 acre estate offers five private luxury villas. Each of these villas, offer inspirational views across private heated infinity edged lap pools to the Bay of Islands.
Spectacular overnight walk in the Wilderness - Enjoy hiking in your own bit of wilderness. 100 square miles and just the wildlife sharing it with you. Exclusive overnight in a wilderness hut, listening to tales of bush life from your guide, and sipping wine under the huge southern hemisphere sky..
Great Barrier Island offers a wide range of walking, tramping and hiking trails. There are over 100 kilometres of walking trails on the island, from short day walks on well formed tracks such as the popular Kaitoke Hot Springs track, to challenging hikes through the steep interior of the island
Promoted as the “Walking and Scenic Capital of the World”, Fiordland abounds in excellent walking tracks. We offer a wide range of guided walks throughout the region, for both inexperienced hikers, and those seeking a more challenging walk.
We are at the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park with literally hundreds of breath taking walks and hikes at our doorstep. Drive up the magnificent Matukituki Valley for a full day walk to the Mount Aspiring Hut or to Rob Roy Glacier to watch ice falls from the glacier and picnic whilst fending off the cheeky keas.
Whether your pleasure is a short stroll, an early morning jog, or a long walk, you will find them all here at Cape Kidnappers. Walk to the 200 year old Kahikatea tree or jog or walk along Trig Road which overlooks truly amazing views. For a longer walk head out to the Kanuka Block and enjoy beautiful native bush and inspirational views of the Pacific Ocean.
Claremont’s guests have access to our farm within an enchanted valley in the foothills of the Southern Alps. It is an area designated as being of outstanding natural landscape. The property is flanked by two rivers intertwined with craggy escarpments, precipitous gorges, pretty waterfalls, amazing rock formations, ancient boulders and rolling farmland.
The Marlborough Sounds provide the perfect environment for hiking and walking. Timara Lodge offers easy access to the world famous Queen Charlotte walking track and many beautiful native bush walks. Timara Lodge the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Taupo is home to one of the best one day walks in the country, the Tongariro Alpine crossing. The history of this volcanic region combined with stunning scenery, fresh clean rivers, a huge lake and strong Maori culture make it one of the most interesting areas for walking and hiking. Full and half-day walks (or shorter) are available either self guided or with the company of a knowledgeable local guide.
The area around Grasmere Lodge has a wide range of walking options, offering a wonderful opportunity to explore the very best of the high country. Tracks lead you through rich native forests, to waterfalls, alpine herb gardens, and mountaintops. It’s quite possible you’ll see no-one else on the track all day.
Few places in the world truly embody the spirit of adventure more than the fabulous award-winning Treetops Lodge & Wilderness Experience - located in the heart of New Zealand’s world famous therapeutic thermal region, Rotorua. Offering world class luxury accommodation and a uniquely New Zealand experience