Everything you need to know for your great walk
Get hiking ready.
Helicopter Returns from the Milford Track
Take a helicopter transfer direct from Milford Sound to Queenstown after your cruise. Approx. 30 minutes, weather-dependent, with direct route and great views.
Our Story
Ultimate Hikes has been guiding walkers over the Omanui/Mckinnon Pass and the Harris Saddle for over 30 years.
Where to stay in Queenstown
Explore the best places to stay in Queenstown. Perfect for rest and recharge before or after your Great Walk adventure.
Hiking the Routeburn in Spring
Spring on the track means waterfalls, wildflowers, and crisp mornings. Discover why it’s a favourite season for walking in New Zealand.
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Hiking With Family
Discover how to enjoy guided hiking with family - connect and make memories on a New Zealand Great Walk.
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Top Tips for a Great New Zealand Guided Walk
From smart packing to pacing, these expert tips help make your guided walk safe, comfortable and unforgettable.
Packs and Poles
The right gear matters. Here’s our guide to choosing a pack and poles that support comfort and ease on New Zealand’s alpine tracks.
A Legacy Walk on the Milford Track
One walker shares her deeply personal journey retracing her great-grandmother’s 1889 Milford Track expedition.
Meet Jane: A Six-Time Ultimate Hikes Walker
Jane has walked with Ultimate Hikes six times, returning again and again to the Milford and Routeburn Tracks. In this personal profile, she shares powerful memories, family milestones and why these guided walks continue to shape some of the most meaningful moments of her life.
Milford - by land, sea and air
From forest trails to glacial rivers and towering peaks, explore the Milford Track on foot, by boat, and from the sky with Ultimate Hikes’ expert guides and comfortable lodges.
Helicopter Returns from the Milford Track
Take a helicopter transfer direct from Milford Sound to Queenstown after your cruise. Approx. 30 minutes, weather-dependent, with direct route and great views.