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New Zealand Hiking Tour - West Coast Wilderness
New Zealand is a land of amazing and rare beauty - glacial mountains, lush rainforests, pristine beaches, ancient volcanoes, erupting geysers and boiling mud pools.
The ProgrammeYou will be hiking past limestone sinkholes, through beech and podocarp forest across the mountain slopes in Kahurangi National Park to natural hot pools surrounded by mountain peaks in Westland National Park.
You will also hike through lush rainforest in a limestone canyon, wading across crystal clear rivers as well as exploring glow-worm caves. You will take part on a guided walk on the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier where you can marvel at its ice caves and crevasses.
You can also spend time kayaking on the tranquil Okarito lagoon and watch native birds feeding in the shallows. While you stroll along isolated beaches remember to look out for dolphins and there will be the chance to watch fur seal pups at a breeding colony.
LocationNew Zealand’s South Island. Starting in Nelson, finishing in Queenstown.
Accommodation and Meals
You will be offered a variety of accommodation including back-country huts, camping, cribs (summer house), cabins and hostels. The cost of accommodation isn’t included in the price and varies depending on the type of accommodation. When the weather is good you will be camping which is a far cheaper option. If the weather isn’t so pleasant you may be staying in huts or cabins.
Tour food will be on a pooled-money system so each person needs to contribute $10 per day. Meals consist of barbecues, pasta, salads, rice etc. It’s a good idea to take lots of high energy food (such as chocolate, nuts etc).
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Programme OverviewPrice: 10 days - $929/€699
How to book & pay:
$339/€259 deposit to secure place, balance due 10 weeks before departure.
What is included?
All guiding
All transport |
What is not included?
Flights
Insurance
Kayaking ($40)
Food and accommodation
($20per day)
Glacier Hike ($80) |
Programme Summary:
This hiking trip includes hiking across mountains, through lush rainforests, kayaking and wading through crystal clear rivers, and taking a guided trek on the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier.
Arrival dates:
2007: 28th Aug, 2nd & 30th Oct, 13th & 27th Nov, 11th & 25th Dec
2008: 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th Jan, 5th & 19th Feb, 4th & 18th Mar,
8th Apr & 6th May
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