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8 DAYS RAFTING 9 DAYS 1 DAY SAILING
8 NIGHTS CAMPING
8 BREAKFASTS, 9 LUNCHES AND 8 DINNERS
IMAGE: Navigating the rapids on the Franklin River | Carl Roe
8 DAYS WALKING 1 15 DAYS DAY KAYAK 1 DAY
MOUNTAIN BIKING
8 NIGHTS CAMPING 3 NIGHTS LODGES 2 NIGHTS CABIN 1 NIGHT HUT
14 BREAKFASTS, 14 LUNCHES AND 10 DINNERS
IMAGE: Hikers arriving at Aspiring Hut
franklin river rafting
6 GRADE | MODERATE TO CHALLENGING multi day rafting expedition on the iconic franklin river
ultimate south island adventure
5 GRADE | MODERATE a comprehensive exploration of the south island's
natural highlights and secrets by foot, kayak and bike
highlights
• Travel with the pioneers of rafting on the Franklin River
• Enjoy unique, river-view, real wilderness camp spots
• Enjoy a sailboat journey back to Strahan along the Gordon River
• Our trip was named the world's best river journey by Outside Magazine in 2012
brief itinerary
DAY s PRE-TRIP | BRIEFING in Launceston at 1pm day before departure 1 | Depart Launceston, transfer to Collingwood Bridge, commence rafting 2 | Raft to Irenabyss 3 | Raft the Upper Franklin
4 | Raft to the Great Ravine 5 | Raft to Rafters Basin 6 | Propsting Gorge to Newlands Cascade 7 | Raft the Lower Franklin 8 | Raft the Lower Gordon River, complete rafting 9 | Sailboat to Strahan, return to Launceston
inclusions
MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 9 lunches and
8 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights camping GUIDES: Professional rafting guides TRANSPORT: Transport by private minibus • Sailboat from Lower Gordon River to Strahan EQUIPMENT: All safety and rafting equipment including rafts, wetsuit, paddling jacket & waterproof storage for personal gear • Group camping equipment • Emergency communications & group first aid kit
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TRIP CODE: FFR
highlights
• Cruise into the majestic Milford Sound & idyllic Abel Tasman NP with camping on the beach
• Experience real back country New Zealand
• Spectacular limestone canyon
• Admire the famous pancake rocks
and blow holes at Punakaiki • Kayak the Okarito Lagoon
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Depart Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park 2 | Abel Tasman National Park 3 | Abel Tasman to Murchison 4 | Murchison to Paparoa National Park
5 | Paparoa National Park to Hokitika
6 | Hokitika to Okarito 7 | Okarito
to Makarora 8 | Makarora to Mt
Aspiring National Park 9 | Mt Aspiring National Park to Fiordland National Park 10 | Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park 11 | Fiordland National Park to Queenstown 12 | Free day in Queenstown 13 | Queenstown to Aoraki/ Mt Cook National Park 14 | Aoraki/
Mt Cook National Park 15 | Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park to Christchurch
inclusions
MEALS: 14 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 10 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights camping • 3 nights lodge • 2 nights cabin • 1 night backcountry hut GUIDES: Professional qualified driver/guide TRANSPORT: Private vehicle transport EQUIPMENT: Backpack liner (large plastic bag) • Tent & inflatable sleeping mat •
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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TRIP CODE: UTS
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Cooking equipment, plates & cutlery • Snacks while hiking • First aid kit, safety equipment & maps PLUS: Access and concession fees paid to the Department of Conservation • New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST) • Abel Tasman boat cruise, Okarito sea kayaking, cycling on the West Coast Wilderness Trail and a cruise on the Milford Sound
Abel Tasman NP
Punakaiki
Fox Glacier Christchurch
Strahan
Launceston
Tasmania
Lake St Clair Franklin River
Milford Sound
Mt Cook
Queenstown
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