 Bushwalking or Hiking?
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New Zealand (South Island)
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General: New Zealand is an independent parliamentary state and member of the Commonwealth, comprising two main islands (North and South islands) and smaller associated islands
in the South Pacific Ocean about 1 600 kms/1 000 miles south-east of Australia. Hiking is the best way of exploring N.Z.’s natural beauty of spectacular mountain ranges, deep gorges and
valleys, volcanoes, mountain lakes, thermal activity areas and endless scenic tracks and trails in the many beautiful National Parks. The bushwalker will feel quite overwhelmed by all the choices. ~ |
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West Coast Wilderness: (10 days) – Grade: Medium (river crossings, some uneven terrain) Hiking through beech forests and mountain slopes of Kahurangi N.P., explore glowworm caves in Paparoa N.P., take a guided walk on the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier and hike through Podocarp forests and mountain peaks in Westland N.P. |
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Secret South: (10 days) – Grade: Medium+ (some alpine hiking and uneven terrain) Hike in the rugged mountains of Fjordland N.P. and explore the splendid Catlins coast with beautiful beaches, lush rainforests and fossilized trees. Then trek the rocky slopes of the Ohau Range and explore the volcanic Mt. Somers with its waterfalls and narrow canyons.
Epic East: (10 days) – Grade: Medium+ (some off-track rocky terrain, scree and river crossings) Includes climbing to the summit Mt. Fyffe (1 765 metres/5 791 ft) on the rugged Seaward Kaikoura Range, hiking in the Nelson Lakes N.P. and around the shores of Lake Rotoiti. Further climbing into the Angelus Basin and weather permitting, a scramble up the rocky slopes to the summit of Mt. Angelus (2 077 metres/6 814 ft). A visit to Abel Tasman
N.P. and a 3 day hike in the Kahurangi N.P. A day trip to the summit of Mt. Owen (1 875 metres/6 152 ft) and a hike through the bizarre alpine landscape where scenes from the Lord of the Rings were filmed. |
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Fault Line Adventure: (8 days) – Grade: Medium (river crossing and some uneven terrain) Begins with a drive across the Canterbury Plains and over Porters Pass and a 2-4 hour hike up Avalanche Peak. Further hikes along the coastal Truman Track, the Inland Parck Track in the Paparoa N.P. and through rainforests into the Fox River area. There follows a half day hike on to Franz Josef Glacier, an easy hike to Lake Matheson and the Wilkin River. |
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South Island Adventure: (14 days) – Grade: Medium (no outdoor experience required just reasonable fitness) Hiking in the Nelson Lakes N.P., the Paparoa N.P. rainforest with its Pancake Rocks, Roberts Point overlooking Franz Josef Glacier and explore the Eglington and Hollyford Valleys to Milford Sound. |
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Hike to Key Summit and Mt. Cook N.P. Milford Track: (5 days) – Grade: Medium (some alpine hiking and uneven terrain) Explores Lake Te Anau, Clinton Valley with its beech forests and open meadows, Mackinnon Pass, Arthur Valley and Milford Sound.
Routeburn Track: (3 days) – Grade: Medium (some alpine hiking and uneven terrain) Drive to the Divide, hike to Lake MacKenzie, Routeburn Falls and Routeburn Flats. Grand Traverse: (6 days) – Grade: Medium (some alpine hiking and uneven terrain) Combines the Greenstone and Routeburn Tracks starting at
Lake Wakitipu and stretching the length of the Greenstone and Routeburn Valleys, crossing the main divide twice. Visit Fjordland and Mount Aspiring N.P. which are part of Te Wahipounamu, South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. |
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Hollyford Track: (3 days) – Grade: Easy This wilderness journey takes in the majestic Eglington Valley and follows the native beech forest track along the Hollyford River. Stewart Island Track: (4.5 days) – Grade: Medium |
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This island offers the best chance most people will ever have to see New Zealand’s national bird, the Kiwi, in its natural environment. A 4 hour hike across the island to Freshwater through sand dunes and high tussocks will reveal many birds including Kiwi’s robins and parakeets. Queen Charlotte Track: (5 days) – Grade: Easy
Located at the top of the South Island in the Marlborough Sounds with magnificent waterfall walks and ridgeline tracks. After Mistletoe Bay, the track drops down to Davies Bay. |
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