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WEST COAST WILDERNESS 10 DAY HIKING TOUR
Hike through beech forest, past limestone sinkholes and
across tussock-covered mountain slopes in Kahurangi National Park.
Watch the antics of New Zealand fur seal pups at a breeding
colony. Hike through lush rainforest in a limestone
canyon, wade across crystal clear rivers, and explore
glowworm caves in Paparoa National Park. Take a guided walk on the
spectacular Franz Josef Glacier and marvel at its crevasses
and ice caves. Kayak the tranquil Okarito lagoon and watch
native birds feeding in the shallows. Hike through
podocarp forest to natural hot pools surrounded by
mountain peaks in Westland National Park. Watch for penguins and
dolphins while strolling along isolated beaches.
Fitness Requirements:
- No previous hiking experience is required, but you need to
be reasonably fit and enthusiastic.
- Hiking per day up to 7 hours - average 4-5 hours
- Pack weight up to 12 kg
- Altitude gain per day up to 700 metres - normally 200 metres
- Terrain mostly tracks. Some may be slippery or rough; some
off-track hiking and river crossings.
Departure guaranteed with min 3 pax and max 11 pax per tour.
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Min:
3 Max:
11 |
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Enquire for dates from Oct 08
Start Tue / finish Thur
so=sold out
06 May - 15 May 2008
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Tour Total NZ$ 1120.00
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Single Surcharge: NZ 0.00 |
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