Queenstown · HIKING & TREKKING
28 tours
Out of 28 hiking & trekking trips covered here, these 15 earn a place in a Queenstown week. Each entry carries the current price, how much of the day it takes, and the detail the booking page glosses over.
Ride high into the Cardrona High Country, cross rivers, trot and canter, then stop at the historic Cardrona Hotel for a included drink.
“Guide was excellent and made sure we had the appropriate horse for our level of experience! The route we rode on was lovely and had good views of the Cadrona Valley!”
Heli over Aoraki/Mount Cook, then up to 2 hours hiking Tasman Glacier ice with crampons and guides in a tight 3-hour window.
“Flavia was an excellent and knowledgeable guide as well as being very friendly and making sure all members of the party were catered for”
Fly to the Tasman Glacier, land on the ice, and take a 2-hour guided hike with crampons, plus epic Aoraki views.
“Outstanding experience. We loved it. The helicopter trip both ways was terrific and the scenery was breathtaking. The walk on the glacier and information provided was great. We learned alot. Plenty of photo opportunities in a variety of areas. We were lucky to have great weather because all the morning trips had been canceled yet by 12.30 the conditions were perfect. Felt very fortunate!”
Beginner-friendly 2-hour horse trek in Cardrona near Queenstown, with gold rush stories, streams and farms, small groups, and mountain views.
“Very nice experience! The horses are sweet and well behaved and riffing through nzl nature is amazing, however quite pricey for what you get.”
Walter Peak horse trek and Lake Whakatipu cruise in Queenstown, with easy guided riding, small groups, and tea in 3.5 hours.
“Awesome family fun activity. Everyone love the ride and our guides are so lovely. Thoroughly enjoy the whole experience.”
Half day TSS Earnslaw cruise plus a beginner-friendly horse trek at Walter Peak, with tea and Remarkables views.
“During this 3-hour booking, we only spent 40 minutes horseback riding. I wish we had known this before making the reservation, as it felt a bit expensive for such a limited amount of riding time. We also didn’t realize that we would need to take a boat across the lake to reach the location, which consumed most of our paid experience.”
Fly to the Tasman Glacier by helicopter, strap on crampons, hike remote ice formations, then return by scenic flight near Aoraki/Mt Cook.
“It was a great experience and the guide was very friendly.The jackets and shoes were perfect. If you go to Mount Cook this is a must do experience.”
Fly from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier, ride in a helicopter onto the ice, then hike with crampons and guides for about 2 hours.
“This was an absolutely breathtaking and amazing experience. The views on the plane ride were incredible, so many "wow" moments. The heli ride to the glacier was awesome. The glacier hike was exhilarating! If you do one tour while in Read more”
A guided Milford Track walk and a small-boat Milford Sound cruise, with Giant Gate views, Mitre Peak drama, and wildlife.
“Ben was a wonderful guide, very insightful and helpful. Learnt about the region and wouldn’t have been able to appreciate it as much as we did without his knowledge. Thanks for a fabulous day!! Highly recommend!!”
Queenstown to Aoraki Mt Cook by small-group bus, plus two scenic helicopter flights and a Tasman Glacier heli hike.
“Unfortunately, we were unable to fly to the summit of Mt Cook because of poor flying conditions. The Cheeky Kiwi team made the most of it by guiding us to Hooker Valley and the scenic route prior to Mt Cook area. Our tour guide, Cameron, Read more”
One-way Milford Track water taxi from Te Anau Downs to Sandfly Point, small group up to 14. Simple transfer, locally run, about 50 minutes.
“Excellent water taxi service, comfortable boats which were on time. Plenty of time to relax at first Milford Track hut when using the 2pm shuttle. Great communication. We also booked car relocation through them (using Easy Hike), which was seemless service too.”
Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago: a 2-hour guided ride with well-matched horses, helmets, and Lake Dunstan views from Cromwell.
“My friend and I really enjoyed this, it was my first time riding a horse and my friend had been horse riding years ago. We both felt very relaxed and Karo made it enjoyable as she was super friendly. Time went pretty quick too for the 2hr session”
Heli hike from Glentanner over Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook, then a guided 4-hour trek with field-station history and hot drinks.
“We had a wonderful time on the heli-hike. The beautiful views were a combination of snow-capped mountains and bright blue lake. Glentanner is in a perfect location with views that you won't find anywhere else. The guide, Brian, gave uRead more”
Heli-hike the Tasman Glacier from Mount Cook, with a glacier landing, 2-hour guided walk, and views of the Hochstetter Icefall.
“Amazing experience. Scott was the most patient and knowledgeable guide. The whole experience was unforgettable! Thank you”
Heli to Luxmore Hut on the Kepler Track, then hike downhill to the lake and ride a water taxi back from Te Anau.
“Fantastic guided hike on part of the Kepler track (about nine miles or 14 km total) with great views”
