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Drive & Hike Tours in New Zealand

Drive & Hike Tours in New Zealand

Drive & Hike tours combine a self-drive road trip with hiking days on some of New Zealand's best trails - sections of the Queen Charlotte Track and Abel Tasman National Park, linked by scenic drives through the Marlborough & Milford Sounds and Tasman Bay and visits to hot springs, geysers, fjords, and alpine passes. Macs Adventure plans the route, you drive it.

Cover more ground by road, while still getting genuine time on foot on New Zealand's flagship trails, with rental car logistics, accommodation, and route notes all arranged before you arrive.

Macs Adventure has 20+ years of self-guided trip design experience, now expertly applied to New Zealand's roads and trails.

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    Queenstown Lake

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    Local fauna

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    Orakey Korako Geyser

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    Lake Wanaka

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4 hand-picked routes

  • New Zealand

    The Best of New Zealand

    • Walking
    • 26 days
    • Moderate
    from$9,175CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    New Zealand: South Island Adventure

    • Walking
    • 19 days
    • Moderate
    from$7,570CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    Highlights of New Zealand

    • Walking
    • 14 days
    • Moderate
    from$7,075CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    Highlights of New Zealand In Style

    • Walking
    • 14 days
    • Moderate
    from$11,360CAD pp
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Real photos, real stories, straight from the trail

Over 26,000 travelers strong, our community shares #MacsMoments, swaps tips and advice, and helps each other plan the perfect trip. Many connect long before they set off - and some even meet up on the trail!

  • Pilgrim standing in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela after completing the Portugués Way

    I'm headed back to the states and have a mixture of emotions. So much to process. I feel like a different person!

    October 2026

    Camino de Santiago, Spain

  • A smiling hiker beside a West Highland Way marker post below a mountain

    Thank you Macs for the brilliant adventure! We loved all the accommodations provided

    June 2026

    West Highland Way, Scotland

  • A hiker standing in a pasture amongst horses

    October 2026

    Hadrian's Wall Path, England

  • A hiker beside a wooden signpost by an ivy-covered wall

    June 2026

    Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast, England

  • A hiker stops on the trail for an interaction with a local cow

    August 2026

    Via Alpina, Switzerland

  • A group selfie in front of a river on a blue sky day

    In fact, if you're looking for sensory magic, give this trip a try

    October 2026

    Walking the Dordogne in Style, France

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Get to know Drive & Hike Tours in New Zealand

A self-guided Drive & Hike tour is the ultimate way to experience New Zealand

  • When to go

    December through March, New Zealand's summer. Long daylight hours suit both the driving legs and the hiking days.

  • What does a typical day look like

    A mix of scenic drives between regions and hiking days on trail sections of the Queen Charlotte Track or Abel Tasman National Park, with your own included rental car throughout.

  • Where will I stay

    Lodges, guesthouses, and small hotels along your driving and hiking route, hand-picked for location and comfort each night.

  • Do I need to arrange my own rental car

    No - rental car logistics are built into your itinerary, alongside driving notes and hiking route notes in our app.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Moderate fitness is enough - hiking days are typically shorter than a walking-only trip, since driving covers some of the distance between highlights.

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