Overview
On the Hamilton Explore & Taste Full Day Hiking Experience walking tour, we set off from the foothills of the Kaimai ranges in the morning for our first hike of the day on the way to the top of the breathtaking 155-metre Wairere Falls. It’s the tallest in the North Island, and from the top, it provides sweeping and unhindered views of the Waikato region, especially on cloudless days.
We journey into the heart of the Waikato region after coming down from the waterfalls. Following the course of Te Waihou river, our relaxed walk leads us to the Blue Springs where some of New Zealand’s clearest and purest water bubble forth. The surrounding lush shrubbery and exceptional water clarity make for a fantastic backdrop to a picnic lunch. The Waikato region is also notable for their local produce and dairy farming, making a visit to a local cheese maker a must to try some of the best cheeses New Zealand can serve up. Though small in size, Over the Moon Dairy has earned numerous accolades over the years for creating artisanal cheeses bursting with unique flavours.
A visit to Vilagrads caps off our afternoon in exceptional style. Vilagrads are a fifth-generation, family-owned winery where you can taste some of their celebrated wines and ports, and take in the view of the vineyards from their beautiful courtyard.
If you love being outside in nature and appreciate fine wine and well-crafted local artisan food, this tour is perfect for you.
Details
Difficulty: 3
Departures:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Minimum of 4 people are required to book, for this trip to operate.
Start: Hamilton (7.30am)
Finish: Hamilton (4.30pm)
Includes:
- Return transfers from Hamilton in comfortable and spacious transport with air conditioning.
- Professional local guide with local knowledge and stories leading the way
- TWO guided short walks
- Walk to the top of Wairere Falls, tallest falls in the North Island
- Walk along the banks of Te Waihou Blue Spring
- Gourmet picnic style lunch
- Cheese tasting and view cheesemaking at Over the Moon Cheese
- Vilagrads winery visit and tasting
Total walking time about 4½ hours
What's not included
- Personal hiking gear such as boots and day packs, water bottles. We do have some day packs and walking poles available for hire.
Overview
On the Hamilton Explore & Taste Full Day Hiking Experience walking tour, we set off from the foothills of the Kaimai ranges in the morning for our first hike of the day on the way to the top of the breathtaking 155-metre Wairere Falls. It’s the tallest in the North Island, and from the top, it provides sweeping and unhindered views of the Waikato region, especially on cloudless days.
We journey into the heart of the Waikato region after coming down from the waterfalls. Following the course of Te Waihou river, our relaxed walk leads us to the Blue Springs where some of New Zealand’s clearest and purest water bubble forth. The surrounding lush shrubbery and exceptional water clarity make for a fantastic backdrop to a picnic lunch. The Waikato region is also notable for their local produce and dairy farming, making a visit to a local cheese maker a must to try some of the best cheeses New Zealand can serve up. Though small in size, Over the Moon Dairy has earned numerous accolades over the years for creating artisanal cheeses bursting with unique flavours.
A visit to Vilagrads caps off our afternoon in exceptional style. Vilagrads are a fifth-generation, family-owned winery where you can taste some of their celebrated wines and ports, and take in the view of the vineyards from their beautiful courtyard.
If you love being outside in nature and appreciate fine wine and well-crafted local artisan food, this tour is perfect for you.
Cost per person
- 2022-2023: NZ$370