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The Aoraki Mount Cook Trek is a challenging 2 day trek up to our our private Caroline Hut on the Ball Ridge, straight opposite the awesome 2000m high Caroline Face of Aoraki Mount Cook. Day 1 you climb 1000m through rugged terrain above the Tasman Glacier up to Caroline Hut. Day 2 you will descend back into the Tasman Valley. Trekking time will be about 6 hours each day. You need to be sure-footed and have overnight hiking experience to cope with the untracked mountain terrain. This trek will give you a high mountain experience of this beautiful area. Caroline Hut is in a stunning location. From the hut you can watch ice avalanches thunder down the mighty ice face of Aoraki.

Endless scenic trails reward you with New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes and front row views to Aoraki/Mount Cook. Explore the breathtaking scenery of the National Park while our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides will tell you all about the unique flora and fauna of the region and the local history as you walk through this amazing landscape. With guided hikes of Hooker Valley, Kea Point, Red Tarns and Sealy Tarns, there is something for all levels of fitness to enjoy. All hikes have varying elevation gain so therefore require varying fitness levels. Visit our website for more information.

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The Four Peaks High Country Track (FPHCT) is a walking track over a privately owned high country station. The Track is a loop of 40-50kms of well-defined sheep tracks, riverbed and 4WD track, and takes in some of the region's defining landmarks. The walk, over 3 or 4 days, includes nights in original shepherd's huts that have been upgraded for your comfort. The track is open from November to April, with bookings in groups of up to 10 people. Mountain biking & horse trekking (with your own horses) are also options on FPHCT. This is real New Zealand. So for an exclusive high country farm experience, a wonderful walk, stunning views and to feel the essence and history of the South...

Adventure in some of the World's most beautiful landscapes around the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park a UNESCO destination. Includes taking you to our favourite secret spots that come from years of exploring and finding awesome compositions in the area. Take a walk or bring you camera for a session in mastering your camera settings and finding the best compositions while on location. Use of our gear and showing you the best lenses for the purpose. Teaching you the principles of landscapes and techniques to capture your own epic images, Included are some images emailed to you. Personal coaching with your gear, making sure you get the best out of it. Gear hire available, night tours also...

Achievable, natural walking trails set in the uncrowded wilderness surroundings of a historic high country station, with stunning mountain views, diverse native forests and plentiful wildlife. The approx. 30km trail is open every day from October to mid-March, limited to 10 walkers per trip. Comfortable, fully serviced huts and lodges. Walkers must be of medium fitness levels and capable of walking over uneven surfaces, occasional rough terrain and slopes. Your packs and food are transported for you so only a day pack needs to be carried. Bring your own food and sleeping bags. Pillows and cases supplied. All walks start with a 20 min 4 wheel drive farm tour to get to the start point of...

Welcome to Lake Tekapo Guided Hiking. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Tekapo with our expertly guided hiking tours. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outdoor experiences tailored to adventurers of all skill levels. With our convenient town office as your starting point, transportation to and from the peaks is seamlessly arranged, ensuring you can focus solely on immersing yourself in the natural beauty and also the unique high country farm. Join us for an unforgettable hiking adventure in the heart of Lake Tekapo. Book your excursion today and let us guide you to new heights.

This is remote backcountry skiing at its best, in a white wilderness all to yourself. Based at our comfortable Rex Simpson Hut high above Lake Tekapo, for 3-6 days you undertake day tours in the rolling basins of the Two Thumb Range. Off the Main Divide of the Southern Alps the Two Thumb Range has very favourable weather conditions, providing a choice of terrain for either easy to moderate cross-country skiing and Telemark touring or alpine touring on the steeper slopes. You can cruise over rolling hills and explore snow-filled valleys, or take an easy ascent to access ideal terrain for carving Telemark turns. Tuition will be given as required. All nordic touring equipment is included, as...

Creating a self-drive tour in New Zealand with the support of our local experts offers a unique and enriching travel experience. Leveraging local knowledge ensures you uncover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path attractions. We will help you explore New Zealand your way, at no extra cost. Get in touch today.

See our best-selling affordable scenic tours, explore New Zealand's iconic North and South Island locations at a relaxed pace with your trusted tour guide. Wildlife, fresh glaciers, rainforests, the majestic once-in-a-lifetime Doubtful Sound wilderness cruise, snowy mountains, and deep turquoise lakes await you along the journey. Our popular 17 day ultimate New Zealand tour will leave you inspired, relaxed and in awe of the spectacular landscapes nestled in the North and South Island. In a luxury coach with a maximum of 24 like minded guests experience everything from culture, National Parks, sandy beaches and remote wilderness.

We have picked the best of the Otago cycle trails - we ride the best section of the Otago Rail Trail, the Clyde to Alex River Trail, plus the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails. Let us worry about all the logistics, gear, meal planning, transport and accommodation while you enjoy the most scenic downhills, the most spectacular gorges, and the most dramatic landscapes. Do all this with the comfort and ease of an Ebike and in fun and supportive female company. Sidetracks has been operating for over 25 years and we are proud to have thousands of happy customers hike and bike with us in beautiful Aotearoa. Great value for money, well organised, and lots of fun. Come join us.

Christchurch is where we live, and we love to show it off. Let us take you on what many consider the best hidden treasure and wilderness track in New Zealand. We start with a stunning harbour cruise and then take to the rugged hills. This track has something for everyone, and for every fitness level. Enjoy the many side tracks, photo stops and all the cosy, comfortable and quirky huts along the way. Your guide is there to take the load off and make sure you don’t miss a thing, so you can escape it all and have a true kiwi wilderness experience. 4 days/ Moderate/ Luggage Transport.

This track is sure to surprise and delight you like no other. With our private access, your view is never crowded and you can truly get away from it all. Escape, recharge, let us take care of the details and be ready to have a true kiwi high country experience. Moderate fitness is required on this track, however your luggage will be transported for you and you can walk on your own terms and at your own pace. Despite the remoteness, evenings are spent in comfort in purpose built huts with hot showers and flushing toilets and one of our great evening meals will soon bring everyone together. At night, the starry skies let us truly appreciate the breathtaking expanse and wonder of our NZ...

Enjoy a few days away on one of Aotearoa’s best private walkways, the beautiful Kaikoura Coast Track. But first you have the opportunity to choose from a range of optional activities to immerse yourself in local wildlife encounters. Once on the track we will encounter a diverse range of landscapes – from beach to farmland, native bush to stunning hilltop views. Think breath-taking nature, delicious food, great company and all logistics taken care of. And you don’t have to carry a heavy pack either. Join your knowledgeable guide and a small group of fellow nature-loving women and enjoy some coastal bliss. We have set the dates so you can also easily combine this tour with our other hiking...

This exciting 8-day hiking tour starts in Christchurch and includes two days of hiking bliss along the stunning Kaikoura Coast including rolling farmland, native bush and picturesque gorges. And of course, we enjoy the views of the nearby Kaikoura Mountains as well as the resident sea life encounters. From here we head to the remote Nydia Track in the Marlborough Sounds with its lush coastal and regenerating forest for two days. We enjoy beautiful scenery, great hiking trails and the comfort of a retreat. We finish off with a stunning day walk in Nelson Lakes National Park before we farewell you in Christchurch. Experience unique accommodation (have you slept in a yurt before?), hiking in...

Why hang up your hiking boots in winter? What better way to escape the city than to strap on some snowshoes and explore our high country on snowshoes. Go with a guide, who will lead you along ridges, up peaks for grand views of the Southern Alps and along giggling mountain streams, decorated with amazing ice formations. Each day the refreshment of the exercise is capped off with relaxation beside a warm fire in a cosy mountain hut, with meals cooked for you. Don't let winter hibernation take over - get out and experience the wonder of a white wilderness transformed by snow. Gear included.

Southern Fiordland is only accessible by sea, making it some of the most remote areas of New Zealand's mainland. Waterfalls, streams, rivers & fiords are enveloped with misty veils that come and go, revealing steep gradients of mountain peaks & sheltered valleys. A rugged terrain, the thickly forested floors are covered with ferns, lichens and mosses while the calm waters are home to Bottlenose Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins & New Zealand Fur Seals. Captain Cook & his crew were the first Europeans to visit, landing here in 1773 & subsequently spending five weeks in Dusky Sound. Cook's records of his discovery and maps would attract sealers & whalers not long after, who would go on to...

Tasman Glacier Helihike offers easy access to the realm of the mountaineer. With your mountain guide, you will fly high onto the white ice of NZ’s longest glacier– the mighty Tasman. We meet our guests at Mt Cook Airport, provide a safety briefing, and equipment check. Then we embark on a thrilling helicopter flight into the mountains. You land at 1,200 metres above sea level and spend up to 2 hours in the mountains. This is a guided interpretative trek on the white ice. The gently undulating terrain is an amazing landscape of fluted ice, runnels, moulins, and sinuous winding streamlets. As your crampons bite into the ice, you will trek on gentle undulating terrain, below the highest peaks...

The Tekapo High Country Hike is in the Two Thumb Range overlooking Lake Tekapo. It is available in 2 and 3 day options and also as a guided snowshoeing trip in winter. It is based from the fully stocked Rex Simpson hut, so that means pack weight is kept to a minimum. The area encompasses the spectacular landscapes of ice-steepened mountains and broad glaciated valleys of Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park. Views of Mount Cook and surrounding peaks are spectacular from Snake Ridge on your way up to the 2070m Beuzenberg Peak. This is the highest point on the Te Araroa Trail If you are new to overnight hiking, then this is an ideal introduction, especially for familiy groups.

Relax at lunch shelters with great views while enjoying a refreshing hot drink. Tramp through bush filled gullies to views of the Seaward Kaikoura Mountains rising out of the vast Pacific Ocean. A great chance to get into real New Zealand and meet farming families who have lived here for generations. We transport your luggage and provide comfortable upper-end backpacker accommodation. We are located 40 km south of Kaikoura, easily accessed by car or busesand provide safe car parking. With up to only 10 people walking each day, space, peace, nature are all you share. Best of all , included in the fee, is luggage transport round the track, so you walk with only a day pack. Accommodations...