20 November, 2025
29 January, 2026
12, 26 February, 2026
12 March, 2026
Take on the complete Aotearoa New Zealand travel experience, exploring the varied landscapes of both islands as you weave your way from north to south.
From the Waitomo glow worm caves, Rotorua geothermal area and volcanoes of Tongariro National Park in the north, go on to spend even more time hiking in the south - the Abel Tasman coast, Punakaiki’s lush green rainforests and the majestic peaks of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring National Parks.
Cap off your time in this stunning country amongst the lakes and fiords in the vertiginous wilderness of Fiordland, before finishing in the exciting adventure destination of Queenstown.
The day hikes and short walks have been specially selected to get you into the best and most diverse wilderness areas of New Zealand. From strenuous alpine hikes to strolls along the beach, choose the walks to suit you.
This trip lets you maximise your time in remote areas to be awed by New Zealand’s natural beauty.
The trip can be split into North and South Island options - the North Island Grand Hikes and South Island Grand Hikes.
As of 28 April 2025, the name of this trip was changed from New Zealand Uncut to New Zealand Grand Hikes.
The magical subterranean world of Waitomo
Captivating Māori cultural performance and hāngī dinner
Surreal geothermal features in Rotorua
The spectacular volcanic terrain of Tongariro National Park
Picturesque golden sand beaches of the Abel Tasman Coast Track
Impressive rainforest clad limestone canyons on the West Coast
The majestic peaks and lakes of the Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring regions
The amazing near-vertical glacially sculpted landscapes of Fiordland
Day hikes and excellent ensuite accommodation
Learn more about the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and read about Eva's experience hiking it.
