Mountain and Summit Hikes in New Zealand: 3 Worth Booking

1.Rotorua Hiking: Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Experience

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

Travel from Rotorua by 4WD to Mt Tarawera, then hike with a Kiwi guide along volcanic trails to the crater rim and, optionally, into the caldera. Expect Māori history, 360-degree views, loose scoria, steep sections, and a fun scree run. Guides have included Jesse, Hauri, Chucky, Deborah, Jack, Dan, and Daniel.

“The care taken that we were safe as well as leaning about the culture and history of the mountain. We loved our guide.”

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

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

Fly from Mount Cook Airport to a remote part of Tasman Glacier, then spend up to two hours walking, crawling through ice features, and viewing blue caves with a guide such as Hunter, Anna, or Tori. Boots, crampons, wool socks, and waterproof gear are supplied.

“An awesome day out on Tasman Glacier. Anna was a great guide, extremely knowledgable. The helicopter rides were brilliant, very competent pilots with amazing views both ways. Pauley did a great job at putting the boots away at the end of the tour 😆 Highly recommend.”

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

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

Fly from Mount Cook Airport over Tasman Glacier Lake, then spend two hours walking the ice beneath Aoraki and Mount Tasman. Your guide, such as Kerry, Scott, Jess, or Maddie, fits crampons, explains glacier features, and leads you safely across the changing terrain. The return flight passes Hochstetter Icefall.

“Great experience, so happy with our tour guide, Scott . He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work! 100% recommended for this life time experience.”

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