Walking & hiking | Off-road driving
Hike Kaikōura – Ancient Tōtara Experience
Step into the past with private transport to an ancient 2,000-year-old tōtara on beautiful private land. Choose from three options to suit different abilities, from an easy 4WD-accessed hike to a more adventurous hike route with river crossings.
- Phone
- +64 27 222 1796
- Address
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West End Street Kaikoura Information Centre, Kaikoura, Kaikōura
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- Opening hours
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8am to 6pm, Sunday to Saturday.
Discover one of Kaikōura’s hidden treasures - a magnificent tōtara tree estimated to be over 2,000 years old, standing deep within beautiful native forest. Standing beneath its towering branches is a truly humbling experience and a rare chance to connect with one of New Zealand’s oldest living giants. Enjoy the songs of native birds, discover unique plants and learn about the natural history of this special area. Choose from three options to suit different abilities, from an easy 4WD-accessed hike to a more adventurous route with shallow river crossings. Tours are private and personalised, lasting 3–4 hours, with transport provided from your Kaikōura accommodation. Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy walking shoes.
Pricing and Conditions
- Adult: $720.00
- Child: $60.00
Conditions
Special Conditions & Offers
All tours are private, with a maximum of 10 guests. Children are welcome and can be added to your booking. Local Kaikōura accommodation pick-up is available - please provide your accommodation details when booking. Wine tasting is available as an add-on for guests aged 18+. A pre-tour checklist must be completed before your tour. Please advise us of any dietary requirements, allergies or special requests when booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees are based on the number of days before the scheduled tour date that we receive your cancellation.
60+ days before departure: Full refund, less the non-refundable 20% booking deposit.
31–59 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost is forfeited.
15–30 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost is forfeited.
14 days or less before departure: 100% of the total tour cost is forfeited.
No-shows: 100% of the total tour cost is forfeited.
Months of operation
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Listing #10021710 managed by Tourism New Zealand Operator Database.
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