The 10 Best Hiking & Camping Tours in Canterbury Region, South Island

For over 26 years Adventure South NZ has been creating active holidays in some of New Zealand's most outstanding locations. Whether you enjoy cycle trails, road cycling, mountain biking or walking, Adventure South NZ can help you to explore New Zealand at your own pace. Let us introduce you to the natural wonder that is NZ and join one of our small group, guided adventures.

From the moment you contact the team here at Hiking New Zealand you will feel reassured that we have the depth of knowledge and experience that make us New Zealand's most comprehensive outdoor adventure specialist.We are here to ensure you choose a wilderness holiday that is exactly what you want - whether its challenge, rest, discovery or simply getting away from mobile networks (and the boss)! We are here to help you choose the best wilderness holiday for you. And that's no small task. Your time is precious and the choices seem endless.We are a small and passionate team who get real enjoyment out of matching you to the best possible holiday whether its travelling in New Zealand, Australia, Antarctica or as far away as Mongolia. We have a real passion for active travel, wild places and their conservation that we would love to share with you. As avid hikers, mountain bikers, canoeists and "give everything a go" people we are able to use our own personal knowledge and experience to provide guidance on which adventures will ensure your travel expectations are exceeded.

Canterbury Trails focuses on small group guided tours of the South Island. We offer day tours from Christchuch to Akaroa NZ, Arthur's Pass with TranzAlpine train and Kaikoura Whale Watching. In addition we offer a 9 day Wilderness South Expedition Tour starting in Christchurch and finishing in Queenstown as well as a number of shorter guided trips in the Canterbury Region. We also specialise in putting together tailor made and bespoke tours working with our guests to ensure their interests and 'must see' places are included. See our web site for details.

Alpine Guides' IFMGA/NZMGA mountain guides are based year-round in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. We offer unparalleled access to the fantastic mountain playground of the Southern Alps. Since 1966 we have delivered professionally guided climbing, instruction courses and ski touring from Mount Cook to Mount Aspiring to the Westland glaciers, and the fantastic granite peaks of Fiordland.

NZ’s original private walking track is an excellent eco-tourism experience, offering diverse wildlife, scenery and hospitality. Each accommodation reflects the character, history and individuality of the track families. Two self-guided options offer you the comfort of hot showers and small numbers, combined with the independence of the freedom walker. A Kiwi favourite.

Adventure by Nature offer day trips from Christchurch, multi-day multi-activity tours around the South Island and Bespoke adventure travel around New Zeland.

We are a Tourist Operator Company. We have our own vehicles and drive and guide on both islands. Our company adapts to our clients' itineraries. We also create travel itineraries adapting to the needs of our passengers. We have more than 7 years of experience and visible references in social networks. We are professional guide drivers for large or small groups as well as private trips.

Welcome to our world, we are local, "Kiwi" Christchurch based, not Boston or London! We offer - • Self drive (rental car) trips • Private driver (fully guided) trips • Escorted Coach tours (full commentary) Our 5 Star trip reviews make us one of the world's top boutique Travel Specialists - https://www.realnewzealandtours.com/Testimonials/ Contact us now! Try us - you'll like us!

Soar over the Southern Alps, take in breathtaking views and walk a trail of High Country history on the Glentanner High Country Heli Hike. This guided tour grants exclusive access to private land on family-owned Glentanner Station, one of New Zealand’s most historic and iconic stations in one of the country’s most magnificent settings. The tour begins with an exhilarating helicopter flight to a high point on Glentanner Station. From the landing spot, the tour continues on foot with a walk down a picturesque farm track. The track descends gradually along alpine tarns and beneath towering peaks. Your guide will ensure plenty of stops for photography and will share stories of the station’s history, geological features, flora and fauna and present-day operations. The walk also includes a break at an historic private hut with a scrummy morning or afternoon tea provided. A reasonable level of mobility is required for the walk but a return flight from the landing site can also be arranged.

Arthur's Pass Hiking & TranzAlpine one day tour from Christchurch. Where else can you do all this in one day and be back in time for dinner? A ride on the world famous TranzAlpine, a guided walk in Arthur’s Pass National Park and the amazing Great Alpine Highway. This will be one of the best days of your New Zealand trip!