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Private Walking Track New Zealand Guided Walking Tours Kaikoura

KAIKOURA WILDERNESS WALKS
A unique backcountry experience to discover the Seaward Kaikoura Mountains on this all-inclusive 2 day /1 night New Zealand guided hiking tour.

Two Day Guided Walk

Departs Fridays

Day one:

Puhi Peaks Station/Totara Saddle/Ancient Forest/Shearwater Lodge

Distance: 8.5km (5.3 miles) Time: 1.5 -2hrs morning, 4-5hrs afternoon

A vehicle will transport you and your luggage from Kaikoura to the start of the walk at Puhi Peaks Station.

The first part of the walk is a pleasant mix of bush and forest environments; kanuka, manuka, beech, and fern dominate but specimens of rimu and totara can be seen. This part of the walk takes approximately
1.5 - 2 hours and climbs to the vantage point at Totara Saddle, where a picnic lunch is served. Read moreRead more

Day Two:

Shearwater Lodge/Happy Valley/Surveyor's Peak Lookout/Seaward Saddle/Shearwater Lodge/Beverley Falls/Puhi Peaks Station

Walk to Surveyor's Peak Lookout then return to Shearwater Lodge for lunch. A brief visit to the beautiful Beverley Falls is a highlight before the walk out. The final section of the walk meanders down the ridge line before re-entering the beech forest and the return to Puhi Peaks Station at around 4.30pm. A vehicle will transport you and your luggage back to Kaikoura at approximately 5.30pm.

We have had the most amazing experience! Thank you for sharing your treasure with us, we are thrilled to have found you.
JW Queensland Australia

Wonderful trip, happiness filled.
J & PB Auckland

Two Day Guided Walk

Kaikoura Wilderness Walk offer a two day guided walk

Please check the itinerary, the information page and faqs for further information regarding the walk.

Accommodation for the night will be the luxuriously appointed Shearwater Lodge where your host Nicky Mc Arthur will make you most welcome and comfortable.

"We walked at a good pace, the weather was amazing, and now we are at the top of the world in the most beautiful scenery ever. Thank you for making us so welcome"

Prices

The cost covers:

  • The 2 day package
  • Guiding on the walk
  • Transfers from Kaikoura to the walk and return
  • Luggage transport to Shearwater Lodge
  • All meals
  • Outstanding accommodation over the two days.
Adult NZ$1195  
Child (12-16 yrs) NZ$955  

Please note: Group and family discounts apply with direct bookings only.