Kaikoura Wilderness Walks

Take a walk on the wild side. Arguably the best 2-3 day walk in New Zealand. This guided walk transports you from the sea to "The World of The Gods", and Shearwater Lodge. Enjoy luxurious accommodation & delicious meals.

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Whether you're looking for places to stay, things to do or ways to getting around, the Qualmark provides the quality assurance you need. Qualmark assured businesses can be found across New Zealand.

When you see the Qualmark it means that those businesses have been independently assessed against a set of national quality standards. It identifies professional and trustworthy businesses so you can book and buy with confidence.

Great Places to Stay

Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel, a family motel, a budget backpacker, a homely bed & breakfast, a holiday home or a spacious holiday park, the Qualmark identifies quality assured accommodation suitable for any type of traveller.

Accommodation providers have undergone a rigorous assessment and licensing process to become part of the Qualmark licensing system. They will meet your essential requirements of cleanliness, safety, security and comfort; and offer a range and quality of services appropriate to their star grade.

Accommodation providers are also assessed on environment performance.

The star grading and classification system applies to accommodation. The Qualmark gives you details on both the accommodation category and their star grading. When you see a Qualmark Enviro Award logo it identifies their level of environmental performance.

Things to Do & Ways to Get Around

If you're looking for things to do and ways to get around, Qualmark endorsed visitor services, transport and visitor activities are the smartest choice, from abseiling to yachting, art galleries to wilderness walks, to tour buses.

Businesses that carry the Qualmark have met quality standards in safety, facilities, equipment, customer service and more. You can count on them to deliver a quality experience. Qualmarked businesses are also assessed on environmental performance. Look for the Qualmark Enviro Award logo for top performers in this area.

Qualmark Enviro Awards

All tourism businesses with a Qualmark logo have been assessed on their environmental performance; meaning that they have met a set of benchmark criteria and actions. These include the completion of environmental review and action plans, recycling options, and other initiatives.

The Qualmark Enviro Awards recognise those businesses that go beyond the benchmark. By demonstrating a commitment to being the best possible advocate within the community and continuing to minimise their environmental impact and resource usage; they earn the right to display and use an Enviro Gold, Silver or Bronze logo.

For you, recognising top performing Qualmark Enviro businesses is easy. Look for the Enviro Award logos on online listings and in other promotional material such as guide books and brochures. This is part of New Zealand tourism's commitment to looking after New Zealand for future generations to continue to enjoy.

Find out more about Qualmark on www.qualmark.co.nz

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KWW Spring - December heading off on Day 2 Happy Valley
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KWW Guests enjoying Beverley Falls
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About

Join us on a path of discovery through primeval native forests, among pristine mountains, sparkling streams and dramatic alpine landscapes.

Kaikoura Wilderness Walks takes you on an exclusive guided walk at your own pace on a private walking track through the Puhi Peaks Nature Reserve. This is a protected significant natural area of international importance, that is renowned as a haven for a diverse array of rare and endangered native species of flora and fauna.

Guests are treated to a truly authentic and diverse wilderness encounter, combined with delicious meals and well appointed accommodation in an outstanding alpine environment. Stay at Shearwater Lodge, an ecolodge with six guest rooms (ensuite).

Opening times

  • Business hours: Office Hours 8.30am-5.30pm, 7 days November to April. 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday, May to October. Walking days for 2 day Wednesday/Thursday. 3 day Friday/Saturday/Sunday.
  • Months of operation: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec 

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: Kaikoura Airport 55 mins, Christchurch Airport 2 hours 30 mins.
  • Proximity to town: 55 mins by car from Kaikoura

Physical address

Kaikoura Wilderness Walks, Puhi Puhi Valley Road, Kaikoura, Christchurch - Canterbury, 7371, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $1,195.00 - $1,595.00
  • Other charges: Single supplement may apply
  • Further pricing information: Inquire through our booking office or go online for offers.

Language support

  Written Spoken
French No Yes

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 3 319 6966
  • Freephone 0800 945 337

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