Guided Walks New Zealand
Guided Walks New Zealand
Guided Walks New Zealand
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Discover a land of natural history and unparalleled beauty in Queenstown, guided by our experts.
From majestic mountains and glacial valleys to pristine lakes and rainforest, our knowledgeable guides will take you closer to nature than ever before. Explore the best of the New Zealand wilderness on one of our year-round iconic local walks.
Whether you’re looking for a hike into the wilderness or a simple walk in nature, Guided Walks New Zealand has the ideal experience for you.
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Neil B
Ormond Beach, FL17 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Just being out in the open and experiencing the walking with Emily was fantastic. She was knowledgeable in every aspect of our tour. We started our tour with the helicopter ride to the drop off point where we started our walk. On the walk, we were able to see the beauty of the mountains, lakes, trees and birds. it was a 5.5 mile walk to get us to the pick up spot where we hopped on a jet boat and experience the thrill of speeding up and down the Dart river. I would have to say that this was one of the top experiences I’ve had in a long time. The culmination of the trip was a beautiful lunch that Emily had prepared for us at Mrs. Woolly country store. I would like to thank Emily end guided walks for this wonderful experience. It was the highlight of our four week adventure. I would highly recommend this walk and especially make sure you ask for Emily.
Written 26 November 2023
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TravelBug101479
Saratoga, CA10 contributions
Jan 2020
Writing this review to let others know our experience. Pros: Emily our guide was great. Craig our jet boat driver was great as well. Scenery was beautiful.
Cons: Unbeknownst to us the lunch provided has to be carried by you. We shared a backpack so we didn't have enough space. Lunch was sub-par in our opinion. Lunch bags were cheap and ripped. Jackets were also provided which was great as they were very nice jackets but had we known we wouldn't have packed our own jackets as was noted to bring. Never went to the "Maori cave" noted in the "Highlights" nor did we stop at the cafe in Glenorchy.
Summary: Over-priced
Cons: Unbeknownst to us the lunch provided has to be carried by you. We shared a backpack so we didn't have enough space. Lunch was sub-par in our opinion. Lunch bags were cheap and ripped. Jackets were also provided which was great as they were very nice jackets but had we known we wouldn't have packed our own jackets as was noted to bring. Never went to the "Maori cave" noted in the "Highlights" nor did we stop at the cafe in Glenorchy.
Summary: Over-priced
Written 30 January 2020
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Kia ora TravelBug1010479,
Many thanks for taking the time to place a review on your recent experience, your feedback is very valuable to us and we will be taking immediate action to address the concerns you raise about the quality of your lunch. We will also be sure to update the content in our collateral to make it clear that there is an option to borrow jackets instead of using your own and that your lunch needs to be carried. Our sincere apologies that your trip did not include a visit to the cave as mentioned on our website or the stop at the cafe in Glenorchy, we will follow up with our team in relation to this. We're really pleased to hear that you found the scenery to be beautiful and the quality of our guiding and jet boat driving to be great. Thanks again and safe travels.
Ngā mihi
Lucy
Written 4 February 2020
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Allison B
Toronto, Canada13 contributions
Jan 2020
On January 12, we had a super nature walk with Stephen who was a very knowledgeable on the plants, trees, birds and animals. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Stephen as he is truly a great naturalist, a good communicator and is thriving in the outdoors which he obviously loves. Highlight was the view at the end of a short climb with great 360 views and Bob’s Cove.
Written 18 January 2020
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Kia ora Allison
Many thanks for taking the time to place a review on your recent Lakeshore Forest & Bird experience with Guided Walks. We're really pleased to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us and it sounds like you've gained some new knowledge of the area as well. We'd agree it's a great view from the top! Thanks again and safe travels.
Ngā mihi
Lucy
Written 23 January 2020
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Greg W
Springfield, MO28 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This one day hike will provide you with a most excellent memory of NZ and its natural landscape.
The hike wasn't easy but is doable for amateur hiker.
Stephen was our guide and was incredible with the pace, information, and care.
The hike wasn't easy but is doable for amateur hiker.
Stephen was our guide and was incredible with the pace, information, and care.
Written 3 January 2020
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Kia ora easttraveler271
Thanks very much for taking the time to review your Famous Routeurn Track experience with Guided Walks NZ. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your day with us on one of New Zealand's most iconic tracks and would have to agree that this is a great way to get taste of New Zealand's diverse natural landscape. Thanks again and safe travels.
Ngā mihi
Lucy
Written 23 January 2020
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Ross H
Warwick, Australia2,289 contributions
Jan 2020
Had a wonderful afternoon with Dylan walking around the trails of Bob’s Cove. Easy walking and wonderful views. Very knowledgable guide and a great, safe, driver. Excellent afternoon
Written 2 January 2020
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Kia ora Ross
Thanks so much for taking the time to place a review on your recent Lakeshore, Forest and Bird guided walking experience. We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful afternoon taking the in the views, flora and fauna around the area, and found Dylan to be knowledgeable guide. Thanks again and safe travels.
Ngā mihi
Lucy
Written 6 January 2020
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DanielleVonMiles
Melbourne, Australia21 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
The Hollyford trail was a true gem, not a tourist hot spot and such wonderful and diverse environments are encountered. If you're looking for something a little different in your hikes I highly reccomend this trail. The guides were fantastic, the food and service impeccable.
Written 7 December 2019
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Shaun Gordon
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
We had a flight delay from the original date we we were schedule to attend this tour and from that period onwards the staff were very helpful and friendly. Our tour Guide Suzanne, was not only helpful, but she had great knowledge of the area. The weather was not good, raining for most of the day, but what I didn’t realised is that this provided more of a scenic experience on the trail, with waterfalls, rivers and wildlife in full effect. Very much worth the effort on going on a rainy day, but Suzanne and the staff at guided walks New Zealand made very pleasurable. Thanks again for an experience I won’t forget.
Written 16 November 2019
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Kia ora Shaunwg79
Thank you very much for taking the time to place a review on your Famous Routeburn Track guided day walk with us. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your day with Suzanne, and would have to agree that the rain can make the whole experience even more impressive! It's always great to hear that the experience is one that will stay with our guests. Thanks again for your comments they are always valued. We wish you safe travels and hope to see you again one day in Queenstown.
Ngā mihi
Lucy
Written 18 November 2019
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J. Lois
21 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Dylan our guide showed up on time and started our tour off quick with great info and conversation on the starting bus ride. The jet boat was an amazing way to take in the Dart river and the surrounding valleys. Our hike with Dylan was informative, peaceful, and beautiful. He was very attentive to our comfort level and pace needed for the hike through the bush. Great balance of groomed trail and bush hiking. Intimate way to take in the nature within the Aspiring National Forest.
Written 2 November 2019
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Kia ora jslo12
Thank you so much for taking the time to place a review on your Aspiring Wilderness Experience with us. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with Dylan and the Dart Wilderness jet boat team - it's certainly a fantastic way to take in the scenery of both the Dart River and Aspiring National Park. We're very lucky to be able to guide in this very special region and it's always great to hear when our guests have enjoyed their day with us. Thanks again and safe travels.
Ngā mihi,
Lucy
Written 4 November 2019
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Wilson17
Chicago, IL14 contributions
Oct 2019
The guides were great and helpful but the core problem was exceptionally poor judgement by the company's management. they requested that we "swap" our Milford Crossing activity with this activity because of road closure problems. What they didn't say is that the same issue behind the road closing would result in terrible conditions for an 8 mile hike. It was horrible. This was not a drizzle but a substantial downpour the entire day. Despite proper clothing, everything and everyone was soaked through. Instead for fording streams, we had to walk through swollen streams. Our shoes and socks were completely wet making the trek uncomfortable. You could not see a thing because of the heavy rains and cloud cover. Pictures were not great because of smeared lenses and difficult to operate cameras with wet gloves. Again, the guides were just fine - cheerful and very helpful to those who had a particularly difficult time but everyone should have been offered a cancellation or postponement option. I would NEVER recommend this company to anyone and - as I told one of the managers - I have no confidence in their judgement.
Written 27 October 2019
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Kia ora thompsonlane
We are really sorry to hear that the trip didn’t meet your expectations. Thank you for taking time to provide your feedback so we can reflect on it with our team who strive to have our manuhiri (customer) care at the heart of what they do. We would love an opportunity to discuss your concerns further and if you’d like to, you can contact us directly at info@nzwalks.com.
Your safety, and that of our team, is our absolute priority at all times, and we have detailed procedures to ensure a trip is never run in weather conditions we deem to be unsafe. Our guided walks often incorporate crossing waterways where shoes and socks can get wet however our guides assess any crossing in advance, to ensure it is within safe operating guidelines, particularly if there are any changing weather conditions. We understand however that in this case the experience wasn’t enjoyable for you, and that is not want we want for any of our guests.
We hope we get chance to connect directly, in the meantime we wish you safe travels.
Ngā mihi
Lucy
Written 31 October 2019
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Kate T
Auckland, New Zealand16 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
A great trip! Really varied - rainforest, sand dunes, coast, penguins, seals, birds, Maori and European history, jet boat and helicopter. Informative, fun guides, wonderful food, comfy accommodation. We had a great time! I’d rate it over the official Great Walks tracks for interest and variety. Highly recommended.
Written 26 October 2019
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Kia ora Kate T
Thanks so much for taking the time to place a review on your Hollyford experience, we're thrilled to hear you had a great trip. We like to think of the Hollyford as a bit of an 'unofficial' great walk (without the crowds!) so it's always nice to hear one of our guests share that sentiment! We're very lucky to be able to guide in an area that offers so much history within such a remote landscape. Thanks again for your lovely review and recommendation, we'd love to see you back in the valley some day.
Ngā mihi
Lucy
Written 31 October 2019
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AngelaIsATraveller
Matamata, New Zealand529 contributions
what was the price charged for this? thanks
Kiwionwheels
New Zealand16 contributions
Kia ora Angela.
The price varies dependent on the trip you choose. As an example a half day Forest & Bird is NZ$107, a Full day Routeburn $242, the full day Rob Roy and Ultimate Nature Experience are in the $300-$500 price bracket. All include transport, an experienced and knowledgeable guide and refreshments. These are all group rates, there is a surcharge for private trips. If you can be more specific on ythe trip you are interested in I will answer with full details.
Kind regards
Nigel Kerr