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The 15 Best Walking Tours in New Zealand

94 tours  ·  from $12

City blocks, thermal valleys and coastal tracks, all done at the pace they were built for. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on which involve real hills and which need proper boots.

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest - Starting at Shire’s Rest
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

1.Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,577 reviews · from $74Our pick

Explore Hobbiton’s 12-acre Shire set with a professional guide, passing Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn. The 2.5-hour tour includes shuttle rides within the grounds and a complimentary Southfarthing drink. Guides such as Dan, James, Georgia, and Liam bring film details to life.

“Fabulous experience. Difficult to believe you were on a film set. The attention to detail was unbelievable.”

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Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk - The forest is the real star
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Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

2.Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,557 reviews · from $166

You’ll spend about three hours flying across six ziplines, including a 400-meter tandem line, then crossing swing bridges, floating stairs and a volcanic walkway 50 meters above the valley. Guides such as Mitch, Sam, Nina and Jacob keep the pace safe and lively. Warm gear, transport and digital photos are included.

“Very adventurous yet safe. So fun zip lining and seeing all the natural beauty around us. Guide was amazing!”

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Rotorua: Hell's Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk - Starting with the geothermal walk
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Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

3.Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,140 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Spend three hours at Hell’s Gate, about 15 minutes from Rotorua, walking a steaming geothermal field, trying Māori carving, and soaking in mineral mud and sulphur pools. Choose a self-guided route or join an English tour led by guides such as Liam, Tee, Zia, or Nati.

“The tour was fantastic. Tee was our guide and he was so informative, respectful and fun. He made the tour exceptional. We highly recommend it.”

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Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo - Starting at Kaiteriteri Beach
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Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

4.Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 704 reviews · 1 day · from $74

Cruise from Kaiteriteri past Split Apple Rock and Adele Island’s fur seals, then choose a self-guided walk through beaches, bush, lookouts, Cleopatra’s Pool, or a swing bridge. Three routes range from 7 to 10.5 km, with return boats from Anchorage or Medlands.

“A great day out combining the cruise and walking part of the track. Cruise was informative and "to the minute" precise with timing. Walk was spectacular.”

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Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk - Trig Hill gives you the big Waiheke picture
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Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

5.Zipline And Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · from $92

Meet your EcoZip guides at Waiheke’s Matiatia ferry terminal, ride by minivan to Trig Hill, then take three zipline flights over vineyard, valley, and native forest. Guides such as Ben, Jessie, Poppy, and Helena are known for clear safety help and lively nature talks. A gentle forest walk completes the three-hour outing.

“I know this isn’t your fault, but, we did not get to experience this because of lack of room on the Ferry. Auckland was a real bummer. I think the Harbor Admin should add more shuttles when TWO cruise ships are in port.”

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Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk - Sweet stops, including chocolate and Auckland ice cream
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Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk

6.Flavours of our City Food Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $127

From 2:30 to 5:30pm, a guide such as Laura, Sarah, Alex, Jono, or Kath leads a small group through central Auckland. Expect varied tastings, local wine or beer, city stories, and easy walking between Quay Street and Commercial Bay.

“Excellent tour guude, great variety of food and wine selections....... dont miss this one...... highly recommend!”

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Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka - What the jet boat ride is really like
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Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

7.Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $215

From Wanaka, you’ll ride a jet boat up the glacier-fed Matukituki River, enjoy spins and mountain views, then take a 50-minute guided walk through beech forest to waterfalls and streams. Guides such as Ben and James add local insight. The four-hour trip suits people with moderate fitness.

“Fabulous tour! Had a blast on the jet boat and walk. Loved the Captain - very interactive. Highly recommended tour!”

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Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu - The downhill route through forest and grassland
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Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

8.Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $46

Walk Waimangu Volcanic Valley independently, using the Wanderer Guide or free app to understand steaming vents, Frying Pan Lake, Inferno Crater Lake, Lake Rotomahana, native plants, and volcanic history. Choose your pace and route, then ride the internal shuttle back uphill.

“Was a lovely area Lil disappointed I couldn’t do the full walk or boat due to renovations but what I did was mesmerising. Thankful the bus journey back up and the lil tour guide chat from the driver as I went in to explore areas he’d spoken about”

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Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk - Getting from Marahau to Kaiteriteri
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Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

9.Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 238 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Sail from Kaiteriteri with skippers such as Inky, Claudia, or Frank, passing Split Apple Rock and fur seals before reaching Anchorage Bay. Bring lunch, swim gear, and good walking shoes for a self-guided 3.5 to 4-hour walk through beaches, bush, and lookouts to Marahau.

“Very well organized! An incredibly friendly woman picked us up, took us to Kaiteriteri and gave us informations about the tour and the village... The cruise was, of course also due to the very fine weather, just amazing... The crew - captain and Smutje - were professional and extremely nice. We learned a lot about NZL's nature and people's endeavors to protect it and about the country's history... Finally I disembarked in Anchorage for the walk back to Marahau through the Abel Tasman Nationalpark - breathtaking... Loved that trip, I highly recommend it! Dagi❤️”

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Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk - Devil’s Staircase and the climb toward Red Crater
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Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk

10.Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · from $270

Walk New Zealand’s Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a qualified guide from Adrift Tongariro. Expect an 8 to 9-hour, roughly 20-kilometre trek past Red Crater, Emerald Lakes, volcanic slopes, and Mount Ngauruhoe. Transport and winter gear are included, with clothing and boots available if needed.

“Atención increible y un equipo muy muy prepado. Desde el primer momento se nos explicó a la perfección la ruta. Respetan el ritmo de todo el mundo. Está todo genial organizado.”

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Rotorua: Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk - The one-hour walk, step by step
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Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Geothermal Walk

11.Hell’s Gate Geothermal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 217 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Walk through Rotorua’s active Hell’s Gate geothermal reserve, alone with a map or with an English-speaking guide at 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM. See boiling pools, sulfur deposits, a mud volcano, hot waterfalls, and bush. Allow about an hour for the walk, longer for carving or the mud foot pool.

“Overall the tour was pretty great and informational. Though it can be done without a guide as the reception provides an informational booklet but having a guide helps in knowing about the history of the place. the guided tours run at specific times only (10:30 AM and 2:30 PM) There is no hot water geyser at this which might be available at other similar places”

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Auckland: Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour - From the waterfront to Auckland’s oldest streets
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Auckland: Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour

12.Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 202 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Walk Auckland’s downtown with an English-speaking guide such as Sarah, Jono, Clare, Laura, or Alex, stopping for local cheese, restaurant dishes, Kiwi classics, artisan chocolate, and a local drink. Expect an easy-paced city introduction, though some steps and uneven walking make comfortable shoes essential.

“Clare was by far my favorite tour guide of all the tours I’ve been on! She is so super sweet, the food was great, and she goes above and beyond! She truly is such a kind person and it made the tour so great! She also gave us history on the city. Awesome day!”

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Auckland Small-Group Walking Tour with Treats - Queen Street and Queens Arcade: starting in Auckland’s center
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Auckland Small-Group Walking Tour with Treats

13.Auckland Small-Group Walking Tour with Treats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $67

Walk Auckland’s central lanes and landmarks with guides including Liz, Jo, Debbie, Nina, and Joan. This three-hour tour covers 3 to 4 km, adds coffee or tea and a local tasting, and keeps groups to 10 people. It is a strong first-day introduction, especially if you want local food and shopping advice.

“Joe was a wonderful guide around central Auckland, full of energy and she packed in a lot of information in three hours. The pace of the tour was quick. I would have liked more snacks for the price of the tour.”

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Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide - From Franz Josef to Fox Glacier
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Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide

14.Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 170 reviews · 3h 30m · from $65

Spend 3.5 hours walking through Fox Glacier’s old rainforest and moraine with guides such as Mel, Cliff, Bella, and Sophia. Expect a gentle climb, glacier and Mt Tasman viewpoints, local stories, geothermal features, and a hot drink break. Rain gear and boots are available.

“A really great walk with expert guide Cliff who highlighted lots of nature points of interest whether this be about the glacier, the area, the wildlife or the planation - he had some great knowledge of the area and also knew really good routes that you possibly would not have found for yourself. A very pleasant afternoon with great cookies too!”

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Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust - The one-hour walk through Napier’s Art Deco Quarter
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Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

15.Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · from $20Best value

Start at the Art Deco Trust with a 20-minute film on the 1931 earthquake, then follow a guide for an easy, flat walk past key Napier buildings. Guides such as Sarah and Susan bring local stories to life. The tour runs daily at 10am, lasts about 90 minutes, and suits first-time visitors.

“A very interesting tour. We booked our tour on the same day as a cruise ship was in port and so I suspect there were more volunteers dressed in period costume than might normally be the case. However it all added to a really positive atmosphere. Our guide gave a clear presentation initially and this was followed by in interesting film telling the story of Napier’s earthquake destruction and its subsequent rebuilding. An informative guided walk followed and added further information about a very proud city / town. A recommended activity whilst in Napier.”

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