hike & trek in new zealand

We get off the beaten track to many places in National Parks that no other companies (and few individuals) ever get to.

Sometimes we stay in simple lodges with good facilities, but more often we sleep in mountain huts or bush-camp far away from civilisation.

Our small group trekking (max 11 people) is fantastic value at approximately NZ$150 per day (+ kitty).

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Active Earth Background Information

Active Earth is a tour company for adventurous people on holiday who want to go hiking, trekking or tramping downunder in New Zealand’s wonderful National Parks. We do other activities including paddling sea kayaks, caving, riding sandboards, mountain biking AND we relax beside campfires and just hang out in remote and beautiful wilderness areas of New Zealand. We tramp off the beaten track to many places in our National Parks that no other companies (and few individuals) ever get to. Sometimes we stay in simple lodges with good facilities, but more often we sleep in mountain huts or camp far away from any civilisation. For many people the nights in the bush are a magical experience, and one of the highlights of their adventure holiday in New Zealand. Our small group tours have a maximum of 11 people. Enjoy guided hikes on volcanoes and through rainforest with Active Earth New Zealand safaris – fantastic vacation value at around NZ$180 per day.

Hike New Zealand our way

We travel through New Zealand, stopping in beautiful National Parks, such as the volcanic Tongariro National Park, to go trekking or bushwalking. Each hike or trek lasts two to three days before we return to the bus and transport you to the next park. There is time to recover in between these multi-day hiking segments when we go lake/sea kayaking, caving or thermal park exploring or go for short walks and hikes.

Small group hiking tours

As well as letting us adventure and explore more it means we don’t scare the locals so much when we show up (people or wildlife!). And we can be flexible enough to make the most of the unexpected things that come our way from time to time – whether it’s taking up an invite with a local character, hiking under the full moon over a volcano or simply watching logs float down a flooded river. Be escorted by our brilliant guides on your holidays. This is the real New Zealand. We love our job.

Who are our trekking clients?

Enthusiastic people who are reasonably fit and healthy. If you go to the gym, enjoy cycling or running and you have hiked (but don’t necessarily have any previous experience in multi-day hiking or trekking) then you are typical of the sort of person who comes on our trips. We get equal numbers of men and women, most of you are in your 20’s to 40’s (but by no means exclusively), and you are mostly from Europe, Australia and North America. Some of you will be on extended budget backpacking trips around New Zealand, while others will have limited time off from work for an outdoor walking holiday.

How to use this vacation web site

The Trip comparison table is a good place to start.
Have a look at the specials/updates page to see if we are giving anything away!
Choose a trip you like, then go to the dossiers to get all the details you need – hiking and fitness and what to take etc. All the important information regarding a particular trip is at the bottom of this huge detailed dossier page. Most information is repeated in the general menu too, but the dossier has it all.

To book simply use the online booking form.
We hope you enjoy our website.

Thanks and safe travels,
The active earth team

And for our lovely Portuguese customers,

A Active Earth é uma empresa de excursões para pessoas de espírito aventureiro, que durante o período de férias pretendem fazer caminhadas ou trekking nos fantásticos Parques Nacionais da Nova Zelândia. Organizamos ainda outras actividades como canoagem, exploração de cavernas, descidas de dunas em prancha, assim como procuramos alguns momentos de relaxamento no campismo à volta da fogueira ou ainda da simples contemplação das mais belas áreas selvagens da Nova Zelândia. Saímos muitas vezes dos trilhos tradicionais dos nossos Parques Nacionais, chegando a lugares que outras empresas (e alguns indivíduos) nunca chegam a atingir. Passamos as noites em alojamentos simples e bem equipados, mas com frequência pernoitamos em cabanas na montanha ou acampamos longe de qualquer civilização. Para muitas pessoas, as noites nas florestas são uma experiência mágica e um dos exponentes máximos das férias na Nova Zelândia. Os nossos grupos de excursão são no máximo de 11 pessoas. Venha apreciar as caminhadas guiadas nos vulcões e ao longo da floresta com a Active Earth – umas férias fantásticas por cerca de NZ$155 por dia.