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New Zealand South Island Walking & Hiking Tour
9 days
Levels 1-4
Casual Hotels
From $6,199/person
Quick Look9 Trips
9 days
Levels 1-4
Casual Hotels
From $6,199/person
Quick Look8 days
Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From $7,799/person
Quick Look9 days
Levels 1-3
Casual Hotels*
From $5,999/person
Quick Look8 days
Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From $8,149/person
Quick Look9 days
Levels 1-2
Casual Hotels*
From $6,549/person
Quick LookNEW
9 days
Levels 1-4
Casual Hotels
From $6,599/person
Quick LookNEW
7 days
Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From $7,299/person
Quick LookNEW
8 days
Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From $8,199/person
Quick Look8 days
Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From $8,199/person
Quick LookOn Backroads’ New Zealand biking and hiking tours, discover the South Island’s dramatic Southern Alps and active glaciers. Or the North Island welcomes you with white-sand beaches and hot springs. Whether you’re adventuring from Auckland to Hawke’s Bay or hiking from Christchurch to Queenstown, our New Zealand trips allow you to explore the islands actively and at your own pace. With easygoing options for those who want to take it slow while keeping active, it’s never been easier to discover the landscapes and cultures of New Zealand.