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North Island Grand Hikes

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$4,600.00
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DURATION

5 days

LOCATION

Auckland / Wellington

Accommodation

Hotels, Lodges

Grade

B (no outdoor experience required just reasonable fitness)

Departure dates

20 November, 2025
15, 29 January, 2026
12, 26 February, 2026
12 March, 2026
19 November, 2026
14, 28 January, 2027
11, 25 February, 2027
11 March, 2027

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Overview of your experience

From volcanic summits to glowworm-lit caves, experience the incredible contrasts of Aotearoa New Zealand’s North Island.

Join a small group journey through this elemental landscape. Our expert Kiwi guides lead the way, bringing the land to life and taking care of every detail.

Hike a mix of  day walks and short trails that reveal the North Island’s most beautiful and diverse wilderness. From strenuous volcanic hikes to lakeside strolls, choose the activities that suit you. This trip is perfect for people who love hiking and their creature comforts.

Stay in handpicked accommodation set within the landscapes you’ve come to see; enjoy wonderful meals that celebrate fresh local flavours.

Connect with Kiwi culture and witness Māori heartland traditions for a deeper sense of this place and its people. 

Travel with us and experience Aotearoa’s wild beauty in the company of like-minded travellers. Could this be the trip you’ve been looking for?

On 28 April 2025, the name of this trip was changed from Northern Portion to North Island Grand Hikes.

Highlights of your experience

  • The magical subterranean world of Waitomo
  • Hike around tree-fern fringed Lake Tarawera
  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, rainbow pools, volcanic craters and sinter terraces
  • Captivating Māori cultural performance and hāngī dinner in Rotorua
  • Lake Taupō, the largest caldera lake in New Zealand
  • Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, one of the finest day walks in the world 
  • The spectacular volcanic landscape of Tongariro National Park
  • Wellington City, our vibrant and windswept little capital

 

Learn more about the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and read about Anna's recent experience on the North Island Grand Hikes.

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