Spectacular views abound on this wonderful hiking tour
Enjoy the ease of terrain allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the scenery
Around every corner you'll find more and more stunning viewpoints
Lap up the pristine landscape of Abel Tasman National Park
Choose your walk today, all guaranteeing magnificent views
Spend a week exploring this serene and stunning part of the South Island

Queen Charlotte and Abel Tasman Hike

Duration
7 days
Site savings
$26
From
$2,555 USD

Enjoy full and half-day hikes amidst some of NZ's best scenery as you discover the top of the South Island by foot over 7 days. Sample the finest walks in the upper South Island, including the best sections of the Queen Charlotte and Abel Tasman Tracks on this outstanding itinerary. This fully accommodated walk completes a circuit of the northern South Island, beginning with the stunning Kaikoura Peninsula Walk before taking in the spectacular scenery of the Marlborough Sounds from the Queen Charlotte Track, travelling through to the sublime Abel Tasman National Park and hiking the Nelson Lakes region. The tour starts and ends in Christchurch.

  • Category
    Hiking
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in central Christchurch where you will be collected and returned to at the end of the tour. Fly in/out of Christchurch International Airport (CHC).


  • How long is the tour? How many hiking days?

    The tour is 7 days long with all 7 days being hiking days.

  • What's the tour like?

    This itinerary utilises formed tracks on all of the walking undertaken. The trekking is as expected for a trip of this introductory grade with no unexpected surprises in steepness. In general, the hikes are of a half-day duration which usually requires around 4 - 5 hours walking. The tracks are well-formed and often have information panels available for additional detail.

    For you to be able to really enjoy this trip the tour operator recommends that you are to walk comfortably for a few hours at a time (with breaks included) recommend 90 minutes of aerobic type exercise, (either cycling, jogging or power walking) three times a week for the three months leading up to your trip.

  • Who will lead the group?

    The guides are one of the operator's biggest assets. They pride themselves with the standard and quality of these great people who you will be spending your holiday with. They come from all walks of life but they all have a common desire to give you the best possible experience, heaps of fun and lots of fond memories to take home with you. You'll be provided with the services of two guides for many of the trips, (this may depend on the size of the group). All are certified in first aid and CPR and many are advanced mountain guides.

Overall Rating:
4.8/5
Jill R
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Thank you for an incredible tour. I so enjoyed this group! It was fun as well as exhausting. The guides were wonderful, nothing was too much trouble for them. Thank you Spud for carrying my back all day when I was feeling unwell.

David P
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

The trip exceeded expectations. Staff were excellent.

Nathan N
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

I had a fantastic time and will be recommending this trip to my friends.