If you’ve ever searched online for a walking or hiking tour in New Zealand, you’ve probably noticed something fairly quickly: Different companies use very different words. Some talk about walking tours. Others describe the same experience as hiking, bushwalking, trekking or even tramping. And to make things even more confusing, the same word can mean very different things depending on whether you’re in New Zealand, Australia, the UK or North America. So if you’ve ever wondere

Keen to explore somewhere new, away from the crowds, in great company and with an experienced guide? These two North Island tracks each stand on their own, and work beautifully together if you have the time for both.

When you picture yourself on a hike of 5–7 hours, do you wonder: Will I really manage the whole day? The truth is – yes, you can! With a few simple steps you’ll feel stronger, steadier, and ready to enjoy every view (not just the next rest stop).

Looking for your next adventure? Choose from five guided hikes across New Zealand, designed for women like you who value support, comfort, and nature.

Let us give you some insight into what this sign stands for and how QEII Covenants safeguard New Zealand’s ecological treasures.

A quirky and wonderful place awaits you near the half-way point of the Banks Peninsula Track.

The Kaikoura Coastal Track offers more than just stunning views. Learn more about its story here.

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Outdoor enthusiasts love the natural gem that is the volcanic Banks Peninsula, just a stone’s throw from Christchurch. On the last day, of our guided hiking tour on the stunning Banks Peninsula Track we walk through an extra special part of the peninsula, called Hinewai Reserve. This is not only a fabulous tramping experience, it also has a fascinating story behind it which speaks to the awesome regenerative power of nature. A reclamation success story! Established in 1987 b

Wondering how ‘physical’ your hiking tour will be? Our grading system makes it easy to see! Post updated May 2026 What will you experience on a Sidetracks Women hiking tour? The term ‘hiking tour’ can throw up different images for different people. While some may picture a gentle stroll through a flat and sheltered forest, others may have images of scaling steep mountainsides, wandering along icy, windswept ridges and wading chest-deep into raging rivers! So which image is c

Banks Peninsula Track - a walk on the wild side. Walk through farmland and forest, over an extinct volcano, along coasts!

Hiking is not be a competitive sport, but it makes sense to consider how you can best prepare yourself a few months before.

This is New Zealand. This means experiencing four seasons in one day. What is the right gear to bring with you to stay dry and comfortable?