
Top 5 things to do on Stewart Island
The third and smallest of New Zealand’s three main islands, Stewart Island is a hidden gem that even many Kiwis have not yet had the chance to visit.
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A trip for adventurers, this Kiwi Classic[/kiwi-classic-overview/] got our endorphins pumping! Our super-guides Kahu and Kristy linked up with Viv, Trish, Brian, Debbie and Brian to scale the peaks of the Angelus Circuit and explore the forests of the Kepler Track.
READ MOREExperience another side of New Zealand on our Sweet North trip – our New Zealand North Island tour. Vastly different from the South, and spectacular in its own right, New Zealand’s North Island is an incredible destination. This trip is designed for people who want to immerse themselves in Māoritanga (Māori...
READ MOREWhen you're hiking, using trekking poles can be really helpful in lots of ways - most importantly, reducing the impact on your legs and feet, especially when going downhill. Studies have even been done that prove poles can reduce the workload on your knees by up to 25%! A lot...
READ MOREThis World Heritage tour[/world-heritage-walking-tours-nz/] had many walks to remember! Our super-guide Jodi teamed up with Debbie, Rob, Jill, Tim, Dan, Lauri, Deb, Francis, Lester, Sue, Megan and Gail to hike the hilltops of the Kepler Track and boat on the Tasman Glacier lake in Mount Cook National Park[/news/mount-cook-new-zealand/].
READ MOREOn The New Zealand Great Walk Adventure you'll day walk on the best parts of the *Milford Track, Routeburn Track, Kepler Track and Rakiura Track* over five unforgettable days in Fiordland and Stewart Island. The Milford Track is already booked out for the 2023/2024 summer season, there is no need to miss...
READ MOREThis Masterpiece tour[/masterpiece-overview/] saw our guests venture around New Zealand in true Kiwi style! Our super-guides Shona and Chris teamed up with Steven, Jim, Deb, Denny, Janelle, Miriam and Bruce to experience wilderness like no other in Kaikoura,[/news/kaikoura-peninsula/]Mount Cook National Park[/news/mount-cook-new-zealand/] and Wanaka.
READ MOREThe common denominator on our team is a passion for the outdoor lifestyle we enjoy here in New Zealand. A lot of us were born and bred here, some of us chose to make this beautiful place our home, but at the core we’re all a bunch of genuine Kiwis. Our...
READ MOREHow to choose hiking boots Your boots are the most important piece of hiking equipment and there are a few things you need to know about choosing the right pair for you before heading out to New Zealand. Here are my recommendations on how to get the right pair. My most...
READ MOREHere at New Zealand Trails, we know that there comes a time in our lives when we’ve earned a superior kind of comfort and style in our travels. It doesn’t mean we want to sit back and just watch the spectacular views pass by the window, but rather that when...
READ MOREThe North Island turned up the heat and treated our guests to a classic Kiwi summer. Our super-guides Sam and Libby toured around with James, David, John, Fern, Bill, Carolyn, David, Mandy, Scott, Julie, Eric, Mona, Jennifer and Helen where they frolicked on the white sands of Cathedral Cove[/news/cathedral-cove/] and...
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