Walkers at with view over Lake Waikaremoana

Walking Legends Guided Walks

From the moment you are picked up from your accommodation, your professional guides will take care of everything, enabling you to fully relax and enjoy the stunning beauty and fascinating history of these remote wilderness areas.

Walking Legends guided walk services cater for a variety of different fitness levels.

The Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk is a four day, 46 km, all-inclusive hiking expedition on one of New Zealand’s famous “Great Walks.” Relish the challenge of this wilderness trek while enjoying delicious food, non-alcoholic beverages, supportive guides and just a small pack. This hike requires a reasonable level of fitness, agility, and a sense of adventure! Staying in authentic bush huts, the Lake Waikaremoana Guided Walk provides a unique and unforgettable New Zealand hiking experience.

The Waikaremoana Discovery Tour is a four day, all-inclusive walking holiday, with a focus on short walks and maximum personal comfort. Three nights are spent in comfortable, lodge-style accommodation at Lake Waikaremoana, while the days are spent exploring a variety of walking trails and scenic attractions. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit all fitness levels and personal interests. Boat cruise, meeting local Māori at their marae, and a hot spring swim are highlights for many people.

The Tongariro Hiking Tour is a three-day, all-inclusive hiking vacation featuring amazing day walks through the extraordinary volcanic landscapes of World Heritage Area Tongariro National Park, including the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Comfortable lodgings high in the mountains, with delicious food, wine and experienced guides. Tongariro National Park is a dual-listed World Heritage Area – significant cultural heritage combined with arid badlands, crater lakes, sparkling rivers, breath-taking lunar landscapes, pretty beech forest and alpine meadows - makes for an unforgettable walking holiday!

The Coromandel Explorer Walk is a four-day walking tour featuring spectacular walks on the Coromandel Peninsula, such as the Pinnacles and Coromandel Coastal Walkway. Features jagged mountains, dramatic coastline, pohutukawa-ringed beaches, Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, gold-mining relics and lost Kauri groves. Gorgeous boutique lodge accommodation in rural setting. Pick up from Rotorua or Thames is included, and transport from Whakatāne can be arranged.

Great Barrier Island Escape. Great Barrier Island (Aotea) is a place of remote beauty and rugged wilderness, with a distinctive Kiwi flavour. With just 900 residents, it is one of the most tranquil and laid-back places you’ll find in the South Pacific. The warm salty breeze mingled with the rich forest air makes every breath a pleasure, while it’s winding trails through volcanic peaks, native forests, golden beaches and crystal-clear waters ensure your daily quota of exercise and adventure. On Great Barrier Island, Nature is King.

The Tongariro Northern Circuit is a 3-day guided hike around the active volcanoes Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu. From alpine herb fields to pristine forests, from tranquil lakes to desert-like plateau, this is a place of extremes and surprises. You'll see unique and stunning landscapes including active volcanic craters, brilliant blue lakes, steaming geothermal areas, and glacial valleys.

All our walks are professionally organised and include: