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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 |
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| 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 |
3
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. |
Proposed
National Park. Walk, water taxi and sea kayak across Stewart
Island |
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