Rotorua spa upgrade - facials, massage, mud therapy packages on the evening of day 4 in Rotorua.
Grade C
New Zealand’s weather is very changeable and cold weather can be experienced at any time of year, especially in the mountains. We recommend wearing lightweight and breathable fabrics while hiking. Merino or polypropylene underwear is great in cold weather and will still keep you warm when it gets wet, unlike cotton. Jeans are not suitable for hiking.
Essential Items:
Recommended items:
walking poles, camera, rain trousers.
We supply:
first aid kit, drinking water, safety equipment and maps.
Luggage:
We allow space for 120 litres per person (one large pack plus one day pack). You may be required to forward excess luggage if you exceed this. Any gear you do not need while hiking can be locked in the custom-built trailer. We highly recommend travel insurance.
Equipment Hire:
We can offer quality hiking equipment for use on your tour at no additional charge. We are able to supply fleece jacket, thermal top and bottom, raincoat, gaiters and walking poles. Requests for equipment must be made at least 5 days before the departure date.
Hire gear |
5-7 day trip (NZ$) |
Fleece jacket |
$20 |
Thermal top and bottom |
$20 |
Raincoat |
$20 |
Walking pole (each) |
$20 |
An excellent guide can make the difference between a trip of a lifetime and just an ordinary trip. Our handpicked professionals come from a range of backgrounds. Each has extensive outdoor and hiking experience and a passion for New Zealand’s wild and beautiful backcountry. The guides will ensure that your trip is truly inspiring, a huge amount of fun and safe. All guides are trained in Mountain Safety First Aid. The trip will be flexible around the weather; we will use the advantage of small group travel to make the most of conditions.
Hiking New Zealand reserves the right to alter or amend any tour should the weather or any other situation require this. Hiking New Zealand finalises all tour logistics upon the express condition that they will not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be brought about either by reason of weather, or defect in vehicle, vessel or aircraft or through the acts or lack of action of any company or persons engaged in transporting or guiding passengers, or arranging the tour. Hiking New Zealand Ltd is not liable for any cost or loss, directly or indirectly, from any personal disruption due to COVID-19. Such costs or losses include, but are not limited to: requirements to follow COVID-19 mandates, flights, accommodation, transfers, and other expenses incurred over and above the tour price. Once your tour has commenced there is no refund available for any portion due to any circumstances. Any decision regarding exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of Hiking New Zealand Ltd or the Operator of the trip if it is not Hiking New Zealand Ltd. Payment: Cancellations:
94 to 35 days: 50% of tour price forfeited.
34 days or less: 100% of tour price forfeited.
It is Highly recommended that clients take out comprehensive travel insurance (for things such as medical, damage or loss of gear, and missed onwards connections). When you are having adventures things get wet, things break, and things get left on the roof of the trailer! As Hiking New Zealand does not have insurance that covers these things, nor will we pay out even if it is our fault you would be wise to insure. We can recommend great insurance providers, and they can give you peace of mind on your holiday. This is our advise, the decision is yours!