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6 DAYS
6 DAY TREK
4 NIGHTS HOTEL/MOTEL 1 NIGHT PRIVATE BACKCOUNTRY HUT
5 BREAKFASTS, 6 LUNCHES, 5 DINNERS
IMAGE: Trekkers on Buchanan peak with Mount Aspiring behind, walking above Matukituki valley, near Lake Wanaka | Colin Monteath
best of southern alps trek
a dramatic 6 day itinerary showcasing some of the best treks in new zealand's southern alps
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5
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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highlights
• Hike to some of the most secluded ridges in the Southern Alps
• Experience an exciting helicopter flight to remote alpine tarns with incredible vistas of Mt Aspiring
• Overnight in a backcountry hut with stunning views of the Mackenzie Basin
• Enjoy panoramic views from Lake Ohau Lodge overlooking the glistening alpine lake
• Admire the majesty of NZ's highest peak, Aoraki/Mt Cook
• Hike alongside Lake Wanaka enjoying unspoiled views from above
brief 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 | Helicopter to nearby tarns for ridge walk to summit, heli-lift back to vehicle, drive to Queenstown, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 1 night backcountry hut with shared facilities 4 nights motel/hotel on a twin share basis GUIDES: Professional guide(s) TRANSPORT: Private transport and support vehicle EQUIPMENT: Sleeping bag and liner for night in hut • Use of day pack and walking poles (on request) PLUS: Lake Wanaka cruise/water taxi • Helicopter flight to and from heli-hike
• Access fees paid to the Department of Conservation
J F M A M J J A S O N D
TRIP CODE: SAT
South Island
Christchurch
Mt Cook
Tekapo
Wanaka Queenstown
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