HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 4 most popular queenstown hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Fly from Queenstown to Mt Cook, helicopter onto Tasman Glacier, then hike 2 hours with crampons and caves in a small group.
Most Popular“I did the Tasman Glacier heli hike and it was truly one of the greatest experiences of my life! The views from the helicopter rides, stomping on the glacier with crampons and crawling through ice caves made for an unreal day. The piloRead more”
A long Queenstown day that mixes big road-trip views with two helicopter flights and a guided Tasman Glacier heli hike.
“My first time hiking on the snow mountain, which is really cool! The guide suggested the best time to explore is summer. The tour guide is very friendly and she told us a lot of fun stories on the way.”
Full-day guided Routeburn Track hike from Queenstown into Mt Aspiring National Park with snacks, lunch, bottled water, and transfers.
“Angelo was an amazing guide! He taught us so much about the different plants and birds in the area. The track itself was great, not too easy and not too difficult, but really great views.”
Fly from Queenstown to Franz Josef, ride a helicopter onto the ice, and hike with crampons in glacier caves and icefalls.
“A dream come to true to tick off my bucket list as a solo traveller! I met friends and shared the experience. Beautiful majestic scenery displayed and interpreted well. Friendly staff and knowledgeable on safety who took a respectful interest. Safe flights in plane and helicopter. I loved it and would recommend it it to…”
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