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South Island Guided Walks in New Zealand

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Abel Tasman National Park Walks

Kahurangi National Park Walks

Stewart Island Walks

Nelson Lakes National Park Walks

Queen Charlotte Track Walks

Fiordland National Park Walks

New Zealand South Island Walks and Hikes suit people looking for a short getaway of 3-6 days. Each fabulous day's hiking in New Zealand, South Island is followed by a delicious meal, comfortable accommodation and usually a hot shower! Covering the journey on foot you explore some of the magnificent national Parks in South Island of New Zealand, including Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Fiordland National Park. On our South Island, New Zealand hikes you will be guided through areas of pristine wilderness, rare beauty and awe inspiring majesty in our New Zealand walks of the South Island.

Abel Tasman National Park Walks

Kahurangi National Park Hikes

Onetahuti Beach, Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman Guided Walk - 3 Days

Ideal for people who are short on time, and want to walk the length of the 38 km Abel Tasman Coast Track. Stay one night at each of our Beachfront Lodges: Torrent Bay Lodge and Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa. Also see Abel Tasman 3 Day Kayak & Walk

Totaranui Lookout, Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman Guided Walk - 5 Days

Take five days to be as active or relaxed as you wish with three days walking the 38 km Coast Track and 2 extra days at each of our Beachfront Lodges. This is the most relaxing way to experience Abel Tasman National Park. Also see Abel Tasman 5 Day Kayak & Walk

4.5 day Heaphy Track Guided Walk

Heaphy Track Classic - 4½ Days

The Heaphy Track Classic is an all inclusive package - starting and finishing in Nelson.  We walk the track from the north (Collingwood) end and finish 4½ days later at the Kohaihai River on the West Coast. We stay each night in Department of Conservation huts.

Boots at Saxon Hut on the Heaphy Track, Kahurangi National Park © Robyn Leeder

Heaphy Track Classic 5½ Days

Our 5½ day guided walk in Kahurangi National Park is the same as the 4½ day guided walk, however it splits one of the longer days in half and makes for an overall easier trip. Over Christmas and New Year there are our special Heaphy Track Festive Experience trips.

Nelson Lakes National Park Walks

Stewart Island Walks

Lake Angelus, Nelson Lakes National Park

Lake Angelus Guided Walk - 3½ Days

Contained within Nelson Lakes National Park is the pristine mountain lake of Lake Angelus. The lake lies in an alpine basin surrounded by tussock, rocky mountain ridges and towering peaks, such as Mt Angelus standing majestically to the south of the lake. 

3 Day Nelson Lakes Adventure

Nelson Lakes Adventure - 3 Days

From valley low to mountain high, from azure lakes to the forest foliage, Nelson Lakes National Park is a gem among New Zealand's wilderness areas. We explore the park conversing with the magnificent alpine beech forest and soaking in views of glacial formed valleys and lakes.

Sabine Travers Calley © Peter Kemp, Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Travers Sabine Circuit Wilderness Hike - 5½ Days

The Travers Sabine Circuit Wilderness Hike in Nelson Lakes National Park is an all inclusive package - starting and returning to Nelson. We start the walk after a brief water taxi ride up Lake Rotoiti and finish 5 ½ days later at the head of Lake Rotoroa 

Coastal views on Stewart Island Track Guided Walk

Stewart Island Track Guided Walk - 5 Days

Stewart Island offers the best chance to see New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi, in its natural habitat. Not many New Zealanders can make that claim. Our five day guided walk takes a nice loop across Stewart Island from Mason Bay to Halfmoon Bay and Ulva Island.

Queen Charlotte Track Walks

Stewart Island Walks

Queen Charlotte Track 4 Day Gourmet Guided Walk

Queen Charlotte Track Gourmet Guided Walk - 4 Days

Experience the peace of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Learn about the plants, wildlife and history from knowledgeable, local guides. Also see Queen Charlotte 4 Day Guided Kayak & Trek.

Waterfall on the Queen Charlotte Track Guided Walk

Queen Charlotte Track Boutique Guided Walk - 4 Days

Join us on a modern day journey in Cook's footsteps along the renowned 71km Queen Charlotte Track. Explore this vast network of drowned river valleys, staying at boutique luxury lodges. 

Couple on the Queen Charlotte Track Walk

Queen Charlotte Track Gourmet Guided Walk - 5 Days

Pure Marlborough Sounds luxury! After an exhilarating walk each day, at night we come to rest at an upmarket accommodation complete with gourmet restaurant, fine wines and superb setting. 

Swing Bridge on Rakiura Track Guided Walk

Rakiura Track Guided Walk - 4 Days

The Rakiura Track on Stewart Island traverses country with a rich diversity of trees, ferns, and perching orchids. Visit historical sites with the chance to see a variety of sea and forest birds. Listed as a Great Walk 

Fiordland National Park Walks

2 Walkers on the Hollyford Track Guided Walk

Hollyford Track Guided Walk - 3 Days

Located in the spectacular Fiordland National Park, the dramatic Hollyford Track guided wilderness experience is one of New Zealand's greatest walks. Explore undisturbed and inspiring scenery that has remained largely untouched for thousands of years.

Okaka, Percy Burn on the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track - 4 Days

A scenic loop track amidst sandstone tors and mountain tarns along old tramlines and across mighty wooden viaducts offers 360 degree panoramic views of Stewart Island, the Southern Ocean and the wilderness of Southwest Fiordland. 

Waitutu Track Forest Stream

Waitutu Track Guided Walk - 4 Days

Dr. David Bellamy described the Waitutu Forest as "probably the most important forest in the world". This ancient terraced forest rises out of the sea with each level 100,000 years older than the last. 

Warning sign on Dusky Track Guided Walk

Dusky Track Guided Walk - 6 Days

The pinnacle of New Zealand's alpine walking tracks ...the Dusky Track offers an opportunity for fit experienced trampers to explore Fiordland National Park back country wilderness at it's rawest. This is not for the faint hearted. 

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Loch Maree on the descent from Lake Roe Hut on the Dusky Track, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
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