This 3 day fully guided and catered hike in the Fiordland and Mt Aspiring national parks was truly amazing!. My husband and I ,in our eary 50`s and reasonably fit booked this trip for March this year and I loved every minute of it . The Ultimate Hikes crew were amazing , the food great and the scenery indescribably beautiful.... More

This was truly the trip of a lifetime! Ultimate Hikes prepped us thoroughly and facilitated an amazing adventure through the mountains of the South Island of New Zealand. It was a leap of faith on my part to travel half way around the world (with my husband and friends) to hike lodge to lodge, carrying a 15 pound backpack. I... More

Did the Milford Track mid April: Admittedly I was nervous before the trek as I am not exactly the epitome of fitness ...and I did feel like Frodo Baggins at some stages of the hike.... but it was all worth it! Our guides Imelda, Kathryn and Yoshie are the best! And I'm still stumped as to how the lodges got... More

I did the Milford track - it was so spectacular and I would rate it as one of the greatest experiences in my life. I went over solo but found that this was not a problem as there were several solo travelers in my group. With only 17 hikers in the group, we all bonded really well. Our guides were... More

Did the Grand Traverse and loved every minute of it. Every day the views were spectacular, and the guides were world class. We were very spoilt - hot water, 3 course meals, beer/wine, and very warm and comfortable accommodation. The drying rooms at Lake MacKenzie and Routeburn lodges were great. Thank you to Fi, Renee, Vernon & Dave. Will definitely... More

the Milford Track with Ultimate Hikes can't be recommended highly enough I did initially feel it would be too much money but did not think I should do it indepedently with my mother looking back I am so glad I spend the money and did it in the most enjoyable way there is my 70 year old mum and myself... More

Having previously walked the Milford and Routeburn, I more or less knew what I was in for with both Ultimate Hikes and The Grand Traverse. Though each walk is strongly influenced by the weather, guides and cohesion of the group. More than the rain, the last two seem to have a huge impact on each person in our group's experience.... More

3 day tramping/hiking in the mountains of the South Island. Pays to have prepared by getting tramping fit. 1st day is long as starts with a bus ride beginning at 0700 so 6 hour tramp doesn't start until near midday. Following 2 days are easier. 2 nights spent in lodge accommodation are clean and comfortable with excellent food provided. Guides... More

Recently completed the Milford and Routeburn Tracks with Ultimate Hikes. Personally I preferred the Routeburn Track but then I like hills and mountains. Either of these tracks could be done solo they are clearly marked and don't need map reading skills. However doing this with Ultimate Hikes you get hot showers, very good food, comfortable beds and cold beer/wine (the... More