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Walking in New Zealand - North Island, a tour by Explore Worldwide

Tour · 9 nights · with Explore Worldwide

Walking in New Zealand - North Island

A nine-night escorted walking tour across New Zealand's North Island and beginning of the South Island, led by Explore Worldwide, combining volcanic landscapes, native forests, and coastal paths.

Duration
9 nights
Departures
2 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
New Zealand
Operator
Explore Worldwide
From
£3,175
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Walk around the crater rim of Mount Tarawera

  2. Geothermal features and Māori hangi dinner in Rotorua

  3. Various walks in Tongariro National ParkIncluding Taranaki Falls

  4. Interisland Ferry crossing to South Island

  5. Coastal trail in Abel Tasman National Park

About the trip

This leisurely walking holiday with Explore Worldwide takes in a wide range of landscapes on New Zealand's North Island, from Auckland's volcanic cones to the geothermal attractions of Rotorua. Walks range from flat forest trails to crater rim circuits, with the tour offering choices that suit different paces and interests.

Highlights include a walk around Mount Tarawera's crater rim, trails through native beech forests in Tongariro National Park, and coastal paths in Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island. Cultural experiences such as a Māori hangi dinner in Rotorua provide context to the natural environment. The tour crosses from North to South Island via the Interisland Ferry, adding variety to the journey.

The tour mixes walking with drives through diverse scenery, including farmlands, alpine passes, and rugged coastlines. The itinerary allows free afternoons in Wellington to explore its museums and harbour views. Accommodation ranges from city hotels to simple lodgings along the West Coast Road, matching the tour's unpretentious and practical style.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Auckland
  2. 2 Rotorua
  3. 3 Mount Tarawera
  4. 4 Tongariro National Park
  5. 5 Wellington
  6. 6 Nelson
  7. 7 Abel Tasman National Park
  8. 8 Westport
  9. 9 Punakaiki
  10. 10 Cape Foulwind
  11. 11 Christchurch
  12. 12 Hanmer Springs

Itinerary

The route

  1. Auckland

  2. Rotorua

  3. Mount Tarawera

  4. Tongariro National Park

  5. Wellington

  6. Nelson

  7. Abel Tasman National Park

  8. Westport

  9. Punakaiki

  10. Cape Foulwind

  11. Christchurch

  12. Hanmer Springs

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Explore Worldwide
Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
Check with Explore Worldwide
Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Walking in New Zealand - North Island?
Walking in New Zealand - North Island is a 9 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Walking in New Zealand - North Island?
Walking in New Zealand - North Island is operated by Explore Worldwide.
How much does Walking in New Zealand - North Island cost?
Prices for Walking in New Zealand - North Island start from £3,175, subject to availability.

The operator

Explore Worldwide

Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife

Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.

You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to New Zealand? Our New Zealand guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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