For over 20 years now, we’ve taken thousands of keen explorers walking and hiking on New Zealand’s most beautiful trails, and we know our pristine countryside better than any offshore organisation ever could. On our Comfort-focused trips you'll enjoy shorter walks, leaving plenty of time to relax and soak in your surrounds.
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