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Rain forest,
North Island, Cultural |
Ever changing
views from ridgeline to shore |
Combination
of coastal and ridgeline views plus lush sub-tropical rainforest |
Wide variety
of habitats and experiences - golden-sand bays to rain forest |
High alpine
views, Rainforest, Mackinn Pass, Sutherland Falls, Mitre Peak, Milford
Sound. |
Alpine views,
mountain flowers and rain forest |
Combines Walking,
Jet Boating, a Scenic Flight to and cruise on Milford Sound. From alpine
views, rivers & lakes to wild West Coast beaches |
Close sightings
of Kiwis in natural habitat, Rich Maori history. |
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Whirinaki
Track |
Queen Charlotte
Track |
Queen Charlotte
Track |
Abel Tasman
National Park Coastal Track |
Milford Track |
Routeburn
Track & Greenstone Track |
Hollyford
Track |
Mason Bay to Halfmoon Bay |
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Central North
Island |
Picton/Top
of South Island |
Picton/Top
of South Island |
Nelson/Top
of South Island |
Queenstown/Fiordland |
Queenstown/Fiordland |
Te Anau/Fiordland |
Stewart Island |
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Degree
of fitness needed |
Reasonable |
Medium-High |
Medium-High |
Low |
Medium-High |
Medium-High |
Medium |
Low |
| Condition
of track and recommended footwear |
Well
formed. Boots recommended for comfort |
Well
formed. Boots recommended for comfort |
Well
formed. Boots recommended for comfort |
Well
formed. Sand shoes are sufficient |
Well
formed, Various surfaces -ranging from smooth to rocks & tree roots.
Boots required |
Well
formed. Boots required |
Well
formed. Boots required |
Well
formed tracks. Sand shoes OK |
| Types
of scenery / flora |
Rainforest |
Sub-tropical
rainforest, coastal and ridgeline views across the Sounds. |
Sub-tropical
rainforest, coastal and ridgeline views across the Sounds. |
Coastal/Sub-tropical
forest |
Fiords/Rainforest/Alpine |
Alpine |
Alpine views,
Rain forest, wild West Coast beaches |
Coastal, sand dune, tussock, Podocarp forest |
| Main
types of Fauna |
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Native birds
and marine mammals |
Native forest
birds |
Native forest
birds, Marine mammals and sea birds |
Alpine Kea,
Forest birds and Trout |
Alpine Kea,
Forest birds and Deer |
Native alpine
& forest birds, Marine mammals and sea birds - incl Fiordland Crested
Penguin |
Many native birds, kiwi, marine mammals |
| Seasonality |
Operates October to April only |
All year |
All year |
All year |
Operates Nov
to April only |
Operates Nov
to April only |
All year |
All year |
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Accommodation
dedicated to Walk parties exclusively |
Yes |
Own facilities
within resort accommodation |
Own facilities
within resort accommodation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bathrooms |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Liquor |
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Beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase at each lodge |
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| Drying
facilities |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Other |
Sophisticated safari camp |
Twin/Double/Family
bedrooms. Single supplement available |
Twin/Double/Family
bedrooms. Single supplement available |
Twin/double
bedrooms in historic character lodges |
Bunkroom accom
- 4 to 6 multishare. Private rooms with queen sized beds and private bathrooms also now available |
Bunkroom accom
- 4 to 6 multishare |
Twin share
bunk style, share facilities |
Restored Hotel, historic homestead, crib |
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Interpretive
guides Client/Guide ratio |
Yes 2:2 up to 2:18 |
Yes 1:10 Large
groups catered for on a needs basis |
Yes 1:10 Large
groups catered for on a needs basis |
Yes 1:10 |
Yes 1:16 |
Yes 1:7 |
Yes 1:10 |
Yes 1:6 |
| Maximum
Group Size |
18 |
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22 |
48 |
24 |
16 |
12 |
| All
meals included |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Walk
Duration |
2 days/1 night |
3 days/ 2 nights 4 days/3 nights |
4
days/3 nights Variations available on demand |
3
Day/2 Night 5 Day/4 Night |
5
Day/4 Night |
3
Day/2 Night Routeburn 6 Day/5 Night Grand Traverse |
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Day/3 Night 4 Day/4 Night |
4 days/5 nights Variations available |
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| Pack
transfer lodge to lodge whilst walking on track |
No |
Yes. Guests carry only a small pack each day |
Yes. Guests carry only a small pack each day |
Yes |
Optional Day 4 only - extra cost |
No |
Yes - Days
2 & 3 only |
No. Carry only personal belongings |
| Additional
luggage storage & transfers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Transfer of
luggage to Milford Sound for last night |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Other |
Focus on interaction between Maori and the diverse resources of this natural wonderland, portrayed through expert interpretation. |
Eco-tour of island sanctuary and dolphin watch experience included. Sea kayak options on day 3 & 4 also. |
Walk
duration is flexible, depending upon abilities and schedules. Excellent
water taxis available |
Each day can
be adjusted to suit clients interests and abilities, with use of water
taxis, kayaks or canoes. Suitable for families |
Walk at your own pace without having to keep up with the fast ones or slow down for the slower walkers. Permanent lodge staff at each lodge to welcome you on arrival. |
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Pre-tour accommodation
(D, B, B) in Te Anau included. Flexible itineraries on day 2 and 3. Walk-out
option also available - does not include Milford Sound. |
Rakiura
National Park. Walk, water taxi and sea kayak across Stewart
Island with a chance to see a kiwi in the wild. |
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