New Zealand Heli Hiking and Guided Walks
At the foot of The Tongariro National Park, New Zealand’s only World Heritage National Park and the majestic Kaimanawa Mountain Range, Tongariro Lodge offers some of the best heli-hiking and guided walks in New Zealand.
Tongariro Lodge guides are highly qualified and knowledgable. All have indepth local knowledge in respect to current track and weather conditions, the best scenic spots and recommending the very best experience for you. All guides have First Aid and safety qualifications.
Taupo Heli Hiking
Tongariro Lodge has arranged access to private land in the Kaimanawa Ranges through its close working relationship with its preferred helicopter charter company, and offers the most spectacular heli-hiking options in New Zealand. The Kaimanawa Ranges extend for over 50 kilometres through majestic wilderness south of Taupo.
Heli-hiking offers unique opportunities to walk amongst the completely natural and spectacular scenery at the top of the Kaimanawa Ranges and the Central Plateau without having to climb a mountain.
A helicopter lands right at the Lodge with a packed lunch and guide on board. You are whisked away into the wilderness and enjoy a spectacular scenic flight to your destination on the tops of the Kaimanawa Ranges, where the views will leave you breathless. Then enjoy your fully guided walking experience down to the ancient forests in the valley below.
With truly amazing views from a unique perspective you look down on Lake Taupo as well as volcanoes to the south, all the while enjoying the unique solitude a heli-hiking trip offers. Solitude, scenery, downhill walking all at your own pace.
Cost
Based on 3 guests and includes guide, concessions, helicopter and packed lunch: from NZ$340.00 per person for a full day.
Turangi Guided Walks
Tongariro Lodge is centrally located in the North Island’s outdoor playground, and is ideally placed for guests to enjoy guided walks through magnificent native forests and mountain terrain with the North Island’s leading hiking outfitter.
Enjoy our knowledgable, caring guides and enjoy the benefits of a trip tailored to your needs, degree of difficulty, time and weather. Gain an insight into the landscape, its history and people. Explore lesser visited areas while your comfort and safety is looked after.
Local walks ranging from a few hours to full day hikes can all be enjoyed from Tongariro Lodge.
Experience the very best scenery and guided walks in New Zealand.
Cost
1/2 day hike based on two guests: from approximately NZ$110.00 per person, and includes guide, transport, any equipment needed and concession fee.