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new zealand
best of southern alps trek
IMAGE: Mount Cook, with 3,724m New Zealand's tallest mountain
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Chris Buykx
6 DAY TREK
moonlight valley & ben lomond
IMAGE: Climbing up the Ridge line on Ben Lomond | Colin Monteath
6 DAYS 4 NIGHTS HOTEL/ MOTEL 1 NIGHT PRIVATE
BACKCOUNTRY HUT
5 BREAKFASTS, 6 LUNCHES,
5 DINNERS
5 DAYS
3 NIGHTS LODGE 1 NIGHT 4 BREAKFASTS, WILDERNESS CAMPING 5 LUNCHES,
5 DINNERS
5 DAY TREK
• Hike to some of the most secluded ridges in the Southern Alps
• Overnight in a backcountry hut with stunning views of the Mackenzie Basin
• Enjoy panoramic views from Lake Ohau Lodge
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Exclusive backcountry hike on a private station
Hike beneath mountains, over golden tussock ridges & through native beech forests Relax in the comfort and beautiful setting of Moonlight Lodge
Experience one overnight wilderness camping with views of Skippers Canyon Explore gold mining history and alpine flora and fauna
overlooking the glistening alpine lake
• Admire the majesty of NZ's highest peak, Aoraki/Mt Cook
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Christchurch, drive to Lake Tekapo, trek to Rex Simpson hut 2 | Trek along ridge to summit of nearby 2000m peak, return to Lake Tekapo 3 | Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook Village 4 | Mt Cook Village to Lake Ohau Lodge 5 | Lake Ohau to Wanaka 6 | Incredible Siberia Experience taking a plane into the Mt Aspiring National Park, scenic valley walk and jet boat, drive to Queenstown, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
queen charlotte and abel tasman hike
IMAGE: Views over native bush towards Queen Charlotte Sound | Mikey Owens
5
GRADE | MODERATE
Mt Cook
Ohau
Wanaka Queenstown
New Zealand
Christchurch
Tekapo
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Queenstown, transfer to the start of the Moonlight Track and walk to Moonlight Lodge 2 | Follow beautiful ridgelines and descend to Blue Jacket Hut and beautiful campsite overlooking the Shotover River. Experience a night under the stars in a magical location 3 | Transfer by jetboat up the Shotover River to the start of the trail, explore gold mining relics and trek via Stoney Creek back to Moonlight Lodge 4 | Heli-hike to Mt Gilbert and descend back to Moonlight Lodge 5 | Walk up to Ben Lomond Saddle with the option to continue to Ben Lomond Summit. Return to Queenstown by gondola where the trip concludes
INCLUSIONS |You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees and more. View exact inclusions online.
5
GRADE | MODERATE
Moonlight Valley
Queenstown
WHEN TO GO
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: SAT Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
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7 DAYS 5 NIGHTS HOTEL/MOTEL 1 NIGHT ECO LODGE
6 BREAKFASTS, 7 LUNCHES, 6 DINNERS
6 DAY WALK
Nelson
• Enjoy full and half day hikes amidst some of NZ's best scenery • Marvel in the magnificent scenery of the Marlborough
Sounds and the Queen Charlotte Sound
• Relax in the comfort and hospitality of your own private eco lodge • Sail the beautiful coastal waters of the Abel Tasman
National Park after the hike to Torrent Bay
• Take in the panoramic views of Nelson Lakes
National Park from the bushline track
• Climb to the summit of Mt Isobel at 1324 metres
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Christchurch, scenic drive to Picton via Kaikoura 2 | Day walk, Queen Charlotte Track 3 | Drive to start of Nydia track and walk to remote eco lodge 4 | Ascend saddle and descend back to vehicle, drive to Motueka 5 | Trek on Abel Tasman Walkway to Torrent Bay and return by yacht 6 | Drive to Nelson Lakes National Park, walk to Mt Robert viewpoint 7 | Drive remote backcountry track with side trip to nearby summit for panoramic views before driving to Christchurch where trip concludes
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3
GRADE | INTRODUCTORY
Motueka
New Zealand
Picton Kaikoura
WHEN TO GO
Christchurch
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New Zealand
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: MSA
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