New Zealand Walking Tour

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  Day Hikes
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  Touring
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  Cruise
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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Kayaking
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  Rafting
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  Caving
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  Biking

Start:	Auckland or Christchurch
Finish:	Christchurch or Auckland
Length:	19 days
Grade:	B (up to 4 - 5 hours physical activity per day) Grade B Average of 4-5 hours physical activity per day At times carrying small backpack of 4-5kgs (9-11 lbs) Tracks generally in good condition Altitude gains of up to 600m (2000ft) on harder days No hiking experience necessary Reasonable standard of fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Lodges
Price:	NZ$5,895
Extra Costs:	North Island only. NZ$2295. South Island only. NZ$4395
Departs:	see trip dossier - see see departures

Highlights: Hiking or walking is the best way of exploring New Zealand's natural beauty. Therefore this New Zealand walking tour includes many walks in the most beautiful National Parks. You will discover extinct as well as active volcanoes, secluded beaches, deep mountain lakes, geysers and thermal activity areas as well as fiords and rainforests. Experience the double culture of the Polynesian Maoris and European settlers with their different traditions and feel the flair of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

This small group walking tour is for those who want to see New Zealand and do many short hikes along the way.

Day 1: Sightseeing tour of Christchurch
Day 2: Travel to Tekapo. (226 kms)
Day 3: Tekapo to Queenstown, via Mt Cook (362 kms)
Day 4: Queenstown Rest Day to go exploring.
Day 5: Queenstown to Te Anau (168kms)
Day 6: Te Anau to Milford Sound (121 kms) Overnight on a boat
Day 7: Milford Sound to Wanaka (351 lms)
Day 8: Wanaka (Mt Iron walk)
Day 9: Wanaka to Fox Glacier (265 kms)
Day 10: Fox Glacier to Westport (305 kms)
Day 11: West Port to Picton
Day 12: Picton to Queen Charlotte Walkway
Day 13: Queen Charlotte Walkway to Wellington
Day 14: Wellington to Tongariro National Park
Day 15: Tongariro National Park - Rotorua
Day 16: Rotorua to Whitianga (260 kms)
Day 17: Whitianga (Coromandel Peninsula)
Day 18: Whitianga to Auckland (205 kms)
Day 19: Auckland and departure.

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