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Hiking Highlights North & South Island Hiking Tour - 19 Day

North To South Island Hiking Tour

New Zealand is the 'down under' paradise for nature lovers. Where else in the world can you find as many different landscapes, climate zones and vegetation types so close together as in New Zealand? This 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 cosmopolitan flair of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. NOTE: The Hiking Highlights North & South Island Tour starts in Auckland in the North Island and finishes in Christchurch in the South Island. You may also be interested in our Hiking Highlights South & North Island Tour.

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Explore New Zealand's natural beauty

Bush walking is the best way to explore New Zealand's natural beauty. This tour includes many walks in the most beautiful National Parks where 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.

Overnight cruise of Milford Sound

Take an overnight cruise on a sailing boat through the deep glacier carved fiords of Milford Sound. You will be served a delicious dinner whilst anchoring in one of the tranquil bays. Expect to see wildlife including fur seals basking on the rocks. Go exploring with a nature guide in the tender craft (small boat) and kayaks.

Flexible program

Our Hiking Highlights itinerary is flexible. Choose to book only the North Island or only the South Island section of the itinerary. We also offer optional extension programmes: swimming in the Bay of Islands in the North Island and relaxing in Akaroa in the South Island.