What type of hiking tours do you offer?
We offer guided, pack-free multi-day walking tours across New Zealand's Coromandel and Waikato regions, from 4 to 7 days. Each day includes a 2–8 hour hike paired with a local food or wine tasting, and everything is all-inclusive, meals, wine, accommodation, Auckland transfers, and track fees.
Where in New Zealand do you operate?
We operate mainly in the Coromandel, with private custom tours also available in the Waikato and Waitomo. We're locals and specialise in the North Island — we don't currently run tours in the South Island.
Who are our tours best suited to?
Our tours suit couples and friends travelling together, solo travellers, and first-time-to-New-Zealand visitors with a moderate fitness level. We welcome both first-time hikers and experienced trampers, as long as the fitness requirements below are met.
How fit do I need to be?
At minimum, you'll need to walk 5–8 hours a day, up to 17km, carrying a small 3–5kg backpack. Grading varies by tour and by day — check the specific grading on each tour page, since terrain, elevation, and hike length all factor in.
How many people will be on tour with me?
Groups are capped at 10 for the best experience and easiest access to remote spots. Multi-day tours need a minimum of 4 for a guaranteed departure; if that's not met, you can wait, switch to a guaranteed date, or pay a small-group fee.
Do you cater for solo travellers?
Yes — solo travellers are welcome on every tour. Since pricing is based on twin/double share, a single supplement applies if you'd like your own room.
Can my children come on a Nature and Nosh tour?
Children under 16 generally aren't included on our set-departure tours, due to the length and difficulty of the walks. Custom or private family tours can be arranged if your child can comfortably walk 4–5km unassisted.
What is the accommodation like?
You'll stay in premium lodges, guesthouses, and boutique B&Bs with local hosts, for a minimum of two nights per stop. Most rooms have private ensuites, though a few tours include one or two nights with shared bathroom facilities — check the specific tour page for details.
What are the meals like on tour?
Expect a mix of fine dining and hearty home cooking, often from hosts' own gardens. Breakfast is cooked or continental, lunches are freshly packed, and dinners are two or three courses with wine pairings.
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes, as long as we know in advance. Let us know at the time of booking and we'll do our best to accommodate; if something isn't possible, we'll tell you ahead of time.
Where do you pick up from and drop off to?
We will collect you on day 1 and drop you off after your tours from one of two hotel locations in Auckland:
1. Cordis - Central Auckland
2. Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart - Central Auckland, very close to the waterfront
How do we travel around?
Depending on group size, you'll travel in our 9-seater Ford Transit or 12-seater Mercedes Sprinter — both spacious and air-conditioned for New Zealand's roads.
I have a medical condition; can I still walk?
In most cases, yes, as long as you meet the fitness requirements safely. Let us know at booking so we can brief your guide and help ensure everyone's safety.
What will the weather be like?
Our season runs October to May, covering all seasons except the depths of winter. Expect 26–29°C in peak summer (Jan–Mar), cooler mornings and evenings in the shoulder months, and plenty of rain given the sub-tropical rainforest terrain — we walk in the rain when it's safe to do so.
What do I need to bring?
Everything fits in a standard suitcase and small day backpack — see our full packing list for specifics. Your bags stay safe in the tour van during transfers, since you're based at each night's accommodation for a minimum of two nights.
How do I know I'll be safe?
All guides are experienced in New Zealand terrain and hold first aid qualifications. We're DOC-approved to operate in public conservation areas under audited safety standards, and we hold a Qualmark Gold award for quality and safety.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, we strongly recommend a policy that covers your activities and belongings while travelling in New Zealand.
Do you offer hut-to-hut hiking?
No — you'll stay in comfortable lodges, guesthouses, or B&Bs for a minimum of two nights per stop, with short drives between the start of each day's track and between lodges. That means hot showers and no heavy packs, while we still access the most scenic and varied day walks across the region.
Do all of the rooms have ensuites?
Nearly all of our rooms have private ensuites and some even have views. However, on some of our tours, such as the last two nights of the Signature Coastal Charm, there are shared bathroom facilities (one bathroom between two rooms).
Do your tours have minimum numbers?
Yes, for our multiday tours we have a minimum number of four for a guaranteed departure. We will get in touch at the time of booking to let you know if your tour has met this minimum and is confirmed. If it has not, you can either wait to see if minimum numbers are met, change your dates to a guaranteed departure, or pay a fee to guarantee your departure of this tour date. In some instances, we may confirm a tour with less than the minimum four guests.