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gillespie & rabbit pass trek
IMAGE: Trekkers on the Gillespie & Rabbit Pass trek
8 DAYS 4 NIGHTS HUT 3 7 BREAKFASTS,
NIGHTS CAMPING 8 LUNCHES, 7 DINNERS
• Challenge yourself on what is regarded as NZ's hardest guided trek
• Experience real kiwi-style tramping away from main tourist trails
• Immerse yourself in the stunning landscape surrounded
fiordland, hollyford and stewart island trails
IMAGE: Hiking along the ridge line to the top of Ben Lomond | Colin Monteath
by glacier covered peaks and waterfalls
• Enjoy the solitude and simplicity of remote alpine huts and hidden camp sites
• Spot the endangered Kea, the only alpine parrot on earth
• Accomplish the legendary Waterfall Face and Rabbit
Pass (only in suitable weather conditions)
• Devour pancakes for your last breakfast to celebrate your week's achievements
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Hike to magical viewpoints on Ben Lomond, above Queenstown
Visit Stewart Island to see the bird life and maybe spot a Kiwi
Trek in Fiordland with spectacular viewpoints and towering rocky walls
Enjoy a magical helicopter ride over Milford Sound to the secluded Martins Bay Indulge in a luxury lodge in a serene remote environment
Experience the magnificence of the remote Hollyford wilderness
Hike small sections of the iconic Routeburn, Kepler and Rakiura Tracks
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Depart Wanaka for the Young Valley 2 | Ascend to Gillespie Pass for great views of the Southern Alps 3 | Descend to mountain hut via Siberia Valley 4 | Follow an alpine stream to the Upper Wilkin Valley 5 | Day trip to Lake Castilla 6 | Cross Rabbit Pass via Waterfall Flat 7 | Hike through open river flats & ancient forests then up to our alpine camp 8 | Descend to valley floor, return to Wanaka where tour concludes
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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.
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Queenstown, walk to viewpoint on Ben Lomond 2 | Walking on Stewart Island 3 | Free day to explore Stewart Island 4 | Ferry to mainland, travel to Te Anau and walk on the Kepler track 5 | Helicopter over Milford Sound to Martins Bay 6 | Walk on Hollyford track 7 | Walk on Routeburn Track and return 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.
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8 DAY TREK
7 DAYS
5 NIGHTS HOTEL/ MOTEL 1 NIGHT REMOTE LUXURY LODGE
6 BREAKFASTS, 7 DAY WALKS 6 LUNCHES,
5 DINNERS
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GRADE | CHALLENGING
WHEN TO GO
Milford Sound
Te Anau
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GRADE | INTRODUCTORY
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: GRP
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: MSI
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Queenstown