NEW ZEALAND WALKING & HIKING ITINERARY:
Days 1-2 Arthur's Pass
Meet in Christchurch Hike Godly Head out to Taylor’s Mistake
for beautiful views of Lyttleton Harbor and the South Pacific
Head into the mountains and watch a sheep shearing demonstration
at a working farm Hike high in Arthur’s Pass National Park for
inspirational views of the surrounding snowcapped mountains,
sweeping forests and braided rivers.
Day 3 Punakaiki
At the summit of Arthur’s Pass, walk through alpine wetlands
to Devil's Punchbowl Falls for inspirational views of the 131
meter cascade. Travel to the Tasman Sea and observe exploding
blowholes at the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Hike through luxuriant
tropical rain forest along the Porari River, where native tree
ferns and nikau palms abound.
Days 4-5 Franz Josef
In the gold-rush town of Hokitika, shop for hand-carved
greenstone jewelry and other local crafts Follow the Hari Hari
Coastal Walkway to the Tasman Sea and through native kahikatea
forest Discover the dramatic Franz Josef Glacier, where ice
meets rain forest, or helicopter to the glacier and explore its
incredible features up close.
Days 6-7 Lake Moeraki
View the famous reflections of Mounts Tasman and Cook in the
dark surface of Lake Matheson Explore the Fox Glacier and the
amazing glacial valley it created From Lake Moeraki, hike
through protected rain forest to the pounding surf at
spectacular Munro Beach and search for pounamu, the native jade
of New Zealand Opt for a canoe trip or other activities with a
resident naturalist.
Days 8-10 Lake Wanaka
Challenge yourself on a hike up Diamond Lake Trail for
incredible vistas of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountains
Take an optional scenic flight to Milford Sound, New Zealand’s
most famous fjord, or choose to hike along Lake Wanaka An
early-morning excursion to the top of Mount Iron brings
360-degree views.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
2 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
7, 9 miles
1500 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
Morning hike 3 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Afternoon hike 3, 5 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
Level 1 2 Route Options Available
3.5, 5 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
2.5, 3.5, 5.5 miles
0 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Optional heli-hiking
Day 6
Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
Morning hike 3, 6 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Afternoon hike 3, 6.5 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 7
Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
4.5, 8.5 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 8
Levels 2 to 3 1 Route Option Available
5.5 miles
1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 9
Level 2 1 Route Option Available
6 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 10
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
2.5 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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