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New Zealand's premier guided walk company

Queenstown based Ultimate Hikes operate guided walks on the Milford, Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks. These iconic walks traverse Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks, which in turn are the cornerstone of Te Wahipounamu, south west New Zealand's UNESCO World Heritage Area.

Combining the experience of Milford Track Guided Walk, Routeburn Track Guided Walk and Alpine Guides Mt Cook, Ultimate Hikes has developed into a world-class trekking venture with an international reputation, attracting thousands of walkers a year.

Choose from a range of multiday and single day walks that promise to be the experience of a lifetime, where you will truly encounter the best of New Zealand's wilderness without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

 

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Responsible Tourism
We are committed to minimising our impact on the environment & ensuring the sustainability of the tracks for the future. Read about how we are doing this and how you, our customers, can help us...
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Lake Mackenzie Lodge
Brand new Lake Mackenzie Lodge, Routeburn Track
Recently completed, the new lodge at Lake Mackenzie promises to astound... read about the complex building process and luxury features...
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Grand Traverse
Difficulty finding availability on the Milford Guided Walk on the dates you are in New Zealand?
Try the Grand Traverse... a spectacular 6 day/5 night adventure on the renowned Greenstone and Routeburn tracks...
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Explore the Walks
Check out our interactive Explore the Walk Flash Modules!
Videos from the air, spectacular images and comprehensive descriptions take you on a step by step tour of the walks, giving you all the information you need when choosing which package suits you best...

Winter Options

The Sir Edmund Hilary Centre
The Sir Edmund Hilary Centre
A tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, humanitarian, ambassador and one of the world's greatest explorers, the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre showcases the Aoraki Mount Cook region, its people and its place in the world. Click here for more details
NZ Ski
South Island Ski Resorts
As well as being the location of the country's most famous walks, the South Island is also home to the premier ski resorts of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt. Check out NZSki.com to plan your perfect New Zealand winter holiday...