5-21 day, all-inclusive, guided adventure tours
At New Zealand Trails we've just wrapped up our 2017-2018 season - and what a season it was! We believe in using *real* photos of *real* trips (we don't like using stock photography), so this season we ran a photo competition for our super-guides, to get the absolute best photos...
READ MOREYou probably already know that many people come to New Zealand to spend time in nature, enjoy outdoor adventures, take in the majestic scenery, meet other folks and sample our laid-back lifestyle. Aside from having the time of your life - did you know that your trip will be doing...
READ MORECathy, Adam, Marilyn and Paul joined our lovely guide Julia on a terrific trip around the North Island. Check out their time on Waiheke Island and their hike in the Tongariro National Park.
READ MORETimothy, Marc, Marjorie and Peter joined our super-guide Andrew on an adventure around the South Island. During their Kiwi Classic, they spent time in Fiordland National Park, Abel Tasman National Park and heaps of other spots!
READ MOREAotearoa (New Zealand) has some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, which still feel remote and untouched. Wondering where to stay in New Zealand? Nestled amongst these landscapes are three unique and very different accommodations in off the beaten track locations, which we love to show off to...
READ MOREBrooke, Leslie, Murray, Heather, John, Sue, Janet, Debbie, Collin, Shery and Mark joined our super-guides Vaughan and Ally on an awesome Masterpiece adventure. They took in sights including Milford Sound, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Wanaka.
READ MOREIt’s always the dilemma of traveling to a new country – when is the best time of the year to visit? Well, you can’t really go wrong travelling to New Zealand, each of the seasons offer fantastic opportunities that are unique to that particular time of year. Find out below when...
READ MOREMike, Marcia, Rosemary, Tony, Diane, Maryann, Cher, Heather and Stefan joined our super-guides Rob and Shane on an incredible World Heritage Walking Tour around the South Island of New Zealand. Check out their time on the Hollyford Track and Mou Waho Island!
READ MOREHere at New Zealand Trails, more than a third of our guests are solo travellers and that number is growing every year. We love hearing your stories and the reason you’re coming on a solo trip down under, whether you’ve just conquered one bucket list item and are looking for...
READ MOREHave you been thinking about or made the decision to travel to New Zealand? Great choice! Now, how are you going to get here? With apps for everything and companies offering all types of services, how do you know what the best way to plan your travel is? We can help...
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There’s nothing like spring hiking in New Zealand, particularly during October and November. Spring is our favourite season! It’s an incredibly uplifting time of year having said goodbye to winter.
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The hike up Ben Lomond mountain is one of Queenstown’s best day hikes. Super accessible from the centre of town, this challenging climb has a 1,438m elevation gain that will...
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