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mount cook aoraki ascent
IMAGE: Climbing Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain
18 DAYS 14 NIGHTS MOUNTAIN 14 BREAKFASTS,
HUTS/CAMPING 16 LUNCHES AND 14 DINNERS
tuatapere hump ridge track
IMAGE: Native fauna - just one of the many highlights on the Hump Ridge track
• Develop the solid grounding required to travel safely over snow, ice and rock, acquire skills for glacier travel, rope work, self rescue and safe route finding
• Attempt an ascent of Mount Cook (3754m), the highest peak in the New Zealand Alps and solidify your skills
• Mountaineering Instruction with qualified guides
• Immerse yourself in the stunning mountain scenery
• Experience a spectacular short helicopter flight across Te Waewae Bay • Spot the rare Hector's dolphin playing in the surf
• Enjoy sensational walks through diverse and stunning scenery,
from sub-alpine wilderness to sea-level views
• Marvel at panoramic views from the Hump Ridge Track as you descend to the sea • Revel in the solitude of the comfortable lodges for 2 nights on the track
• Savour delicious three course meals and all lunches and snacks included
• Relax in a hot shower each evening after walking
of the South Island of New Zealand
• Experience a Skiplane or helicopter flight
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Meet in Wanaka, briefing, fly to Southern Alps 2/7 | Training in alpine techniques 8/9 | Climb significant alpine peak 10 | Walk out, return to Wanaka 11/12 | Rest Days in Wanaka 13 | Drive to Mount Cook Village, check gear, fly to Plateau Hut 14 | Acclimatisation day, ascend a practice peak 15/16 | Summit day(s), early start at 1.00am and finish 7.00pm or break the climb into two days, climbing part of the route to a high bivouac 17 | Commence
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walk out via Tasman Glacier 18 | Second day of walk out, drive back to Wanaka where 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.
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Pickup from Queenstown, transfer to Tuatapere 2 | Tuatapere, Helicopter to Flat Creek, begin walking to Okaka Lodge 3 | Walk Okaka Lodge to Percy Burn Viaduct then onto Port Craig Village 4 | Trek Port Craig Village to Rarakau then catch shuttle to Tuatapere. Return to Queenstown, where 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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10 DAYS MOUNTAINEERING COURSE 6 DAYS CLIMBING
4 DAYS
2 NIGHTS HUT 1 NIGHT HOTEL
3 BREAKFASTS, 3 DAY TREK 3 LUNCHES,
2 DINNERS
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INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION > TECHNICAL GRADE: 4, EXTREME
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: MTC
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Queenstown
New Zealand
GRADE |
INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: HPR
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Tuatapere
Dunedin