Mountain and Summit Hikes in New Zealand: Our 4 Picks

1.Rotorua Hiking: Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $121Our pick

Review of Mt Tarawera’s guided crater hike from Rotorua, with practical advice on fitness, transport, views, guides, gear, and value.

“We really enjoyed our hike up Mount Tarawera Our guides were great fun and informative I would certainly recommend this trip for something a little different and to gain a greater understanding of the local landscape totally influenced by the volcano erupting in 1873 Especially enjoyed scree running into the crater”

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2.Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $537

Walk on New Zealand’s Tasman Glacier, explore blue ice formations, and enjoy two scenic helicopter flights beneath Aoraki/Mount Cook.

“It was a great experience! I did it with my husband and parents and we all enjoyed ourselves! It was well organised and we were well informed prior to our smooth helicopter ride. Our guide, Liam, was amazing and managed the group really well! We all had a turn in the glaciers and crawling in the ice. Amazing experience, 100% recommend.”

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3.Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $564

Review of Mount Cook’s 3-hour Tasman Glacier heli hike, with helicopter views, guided ice walking, costs, fitness needs, and practical tips.

“Excellent Guide very engaged and helpful.. Guide noticed one of our group fatiguing and actioned immediately to ensure they were able to complete the tour .... Recommend to all”

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4.Walter Peak Horse Trek & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · from $134

Review of Queenstown’s Walter Peak horse trek and Lake Whakatipu cruise, with pricing, itinerary, riding tips, and honest advice.

“Awesome family fun activity. Everyone love the ride and our guides are so lovely. Thoroughly enjoy the whole experience.”

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