OUR NEW ZEALAND HIKING AND CYCLE TOURS  

Enjoy a few days away on one of Aotearoa’s best private walkways, the beautiful Kaikoura Coast Track. Start with an optional walk in the morning at Godley Head Walkway just outside Christchurch city, or join us in the afternoon for the drive to our first base on the Kaikoura Coast Track. On the track we will encounter a diverse range of terrain – from beach to farmland, native bush gullies and stunning hilltop views. Think breath-taking nature, delicious food, great company and all logistics taken care of. And you don’t have to carry a heavy pack either! Join your knowledgeable guide and a small group of fellow nature-loving women and enjoy some coastal bliss. We have set the dates so you can also easily combine this tour with our other hiking tours, if you want to extend the bliss by a few more days and explore some other nearby regions.

This exciting 8-day hiking tour now starts and finishes in Christchurch and includes a stunning day walk in Nelson Lakes National Park. From here we head to the remote Nydia Track in the Marlborough Sounds with its lush coastal and regenerating forest. We enjoy beautiful scenery, great hiking trails and the comfort of a retreat. We finish off with another two days of hiking bliss along the stunning Kaikoura Coast. As we drive from Marlborough through Kaikoura to the Kaikoura Coastal Track, we have the chance to see the resident seals while going for a stroll on the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway. Once on the track, we fully indulge in hiking and walk along the coast, over rolling farmland, through native bush and picturesque gorges. And of course, fully enjoying the views of the Kaikoura Mountains before we farewell you in Christchurch.

Breathtaking mountain views, native bush and historic sites are just some highlights of this unique walk through the Canterbury High Country, close to Christchurch. Island Hills Station is a working farm with sheep, cattle and most importantly, beekeeping. We can learn more about its fascinating history, including the creation of a protected conservation reserve, in a quaint little museum. This tour requires a bit of fitness and sometimes sure-footedness to fully enjoy the varied hiking trail. At the end of our three days of hiking, we drive to Hanmer Springs for a relaxing soak in the hot pools. Or maybe a massage if you want to indulge? Each of the three track days is different, and combined with interesting places to stay overnight (with hot showers) and the main luggage transported, it becomes a hike to really enjoy the backcountry.

The gorgeous Banks Peninsula (Horomaka) was formed by two giant volcanic eruptions about eight million years ago, which explains the mountainous nature otherwise atypical of the Christchurch area. Nowadays, of course, it has become a mecca for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and dolphin watchers! Included is a boat tour in Akaroa Harbour before we start our hike. On our Banks Peninsula Tour, we experience farmland and forest, hike over an extinct volcano, along coasts and cliffs and through reserves. We enjoy expansive skies and very likely spy penguins, and sea lions hanging out in private bays. We spend three nights in unique and quirky accommodation. Because we have a bit of altitude to conquer, we have marked this as a moderate tour, but it is technically not a challenging tour and thus is also absolutely fine for hiking beginners.

This cycle tour is special as each day is entirely different and unique and offers the best of the West Coast - wild, wonderful and adventurous! Parts of this interesting cycle trail lead us through the rainforest, which is still exceptional and invites us to let our minds and souls wander off. A perfect tour even if you are not an experienced cyclist - yet. Included is the fascinating Treetop Walk where we can admire this special forest from above. We finish our journey with another highlight: After three days of cycling, we continue to remote and wild Okarito, a wonderful place for lovers of rugged coasts and beaches. Here we experience the rainforest from a completely new perspective again by going on a guided kayak tour on the Okarito Lagoon. With some luck, we will see rare spoonbills and white herons among many other wading birds.

Cycle from the majesty of Aoraki Mt Cook, past glacial lakes, rivers, dams, wetlands, farmland and cliffs to the Pacific Ocean. Our days are filled with one breathtaking view after another. The terrain is as varied as the views - we will find ourselves on wide open plains, 4wd tracks and remote backcountry trails. Sometimes you can relax on sealed roads, then you will be challenged on mountain trails and enjoy the thrill of the descents. The favourite part for many is experiencing one of the most magnificent cycle sections in New Zealand, from Tailors Cutting to Lake Benmore Dam. All in all, this trip will give you a sense of adventure and achievement. Relaxation is provided by comfortable accommodation, time for things like a walk around the historic precinct of Oamaru, delicious healthy food, and the lovely community of like-minded women.

On this Ebike tour we ride the best section of the Otago Rail Trail, the Clyde to Alex River Trail, plus the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails. Join us to experience the most beautiful descent, the most spectacular gorge, the most dramatic scenery, and the most beautiful autumn colours you can imagine. We set off each morning to enjoy a completely different landscape. Central Otago is truly unique within New Zealand, characterised by distinct seasons, pristine hills and flat mountains that can seem distant and austere but are mostly just ravishingly beautiful. Many artists have tried to capture the distant, dry, tussock-grass-covered hills against the vast, blue sky, or the sea of spectacular autumn colours among the craggy rock formations. Nothing compares and nowhere is there so little car traffic or civilisation - just untouched land and a sense of freedom and space. This cycle tour is also very suitable for inexperienced Ebikers.

This might be the Ebike tour of your dreams. Discover the best the Queenstown region offers – we cycle the most impressive sections of the Around the Mountains Trail, including Mavora Lakes and Von Valley, and the surprising Lake2Lake Trail from Te Anau to Manapouri. An optional day allows you to explore the Fiordland highlights you've always wanted to experience. We enjoy three nights in picturesque Arrowtown, including a relaxing cycle day in the Gibbston Valley wine region, before exploring the famous Lake Dunstan Trail between Cromwell and Clyde. Start and finish in Queenstown means short travel distances, so more time to explore the trails – some a little challenging, mostly easy to manage on an Ebike, but not necessarily cycling for beginners. You will experience seven days packed with highlights and an almost unbelievable variety of landscapes.

This tour brings together the fantastic experiences that the Top of the South Island has to offer! It is our most comprehensive tour, spanning 10 incredible days, filled with fabulous walks in a variety of landscapes. Get ready to explore the stunning West Coast as we guide you through our favourite walks, experience the beauty of Kahurangi National Park from different perspectives and discover the fascinating highlights of Golden Bay, including the famous birding paradise of Farewell Spit. One of the highlights of the tour is a unique and unforgettable private Maori Eco Cruise in the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, hosted by our friendly local guides, Pete and Takutai. Prepare for an adventure that will spark your spirit, create unforgettable memories and leave you wishing you could come back to the amazing places we visited as soon as possible!

You love hiking but prefer shorter walks over a 3-day tramp? Every day of this tour we will enjoy a diverse range of shorter walks (ranging from 20 mins to 4 hours) – first in the beautiful Wanaka area, then we will explore all the best spots on the West Coast, followed by some time in the alpine Arthur’s Pass region. To mix it up we will take a very unique jet boat tour – not a ‘thrill ride’ but rather full of adventure and local stories, in one of the most picturesque areas you can imagine. Also included is a guided Kayak & Walk Tour at Lake Mapourika, where we will learn about kiwi conservation, surround ourselves with the native bird life and experience the pristine wilderness of a remote part of the West Coast. As always, you can enjoy all of this in the great company of like-minded women, under the skilful guidance of an experienced female guide, and of course, there will be plenty of yummy food!

The perfect holiday activities trifecta - hike along beautiful Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park, cycle the most scenic section of the Great Taste Trail in Tasman Bay, enjoy diverse water fun including a unique Waka tour (Mãori canoe), a full-day guided kayak tour, and a hike and swim in stunning Abel Tasman National Park. We spend our time in three locations, all close together yet very different. You'll love the tranquillity and beautiful forest at Nelson Lakes NP, the varied scenery and historic as well as culinary insights on our Ebike tour in the Tasman region, and the paradisical bays and beaches of Abel Tasman NP. And on our way back to Christchurch you have a day to explore the beautiful Kaikoura coast and its marine wildlife. All activities are suitable for beginners and don’t require special fitness or pre-experience; this applies to our walks, the cycle day, and the waka as well as kayak tour – all guided by experienced guides. A relaxing active trip, starting and ending in Christchurch, that could hardly offer a more varied itinerary.