Itinerary
Day 1:
Pick up in Christchurch, then we drive for about 5h to Awatere Valley near Blenheim. Meet the local farmers Simon and Lynda around 8pm at the farm cottage where we will stay the first night.
Day 2:
4-5 hours (~9km) walking
Today's walk climbs steadily through rolling tussock country. Partly on sheep tracks we pass through grazing stock, explore pockets of protected native plants and enjoy everchanging views until we reach our well equipped comfortable hut.
Day 3:
4-6 hrs (~7km) walking
A loop track takes us over high ridges and saddles from where spectacular views of the eastern Marlborough high country unfold; on a good day the panorama includes the East Coast, Ure and Clarence Valleys and Mt Tapuaenuku (2887m). You can also opt to stay at the hut to just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Either way, you will truly feel 'away from it all'!
Day 4:
3-4 hrs (~10km) walking
A return walk along Glen Orkneys western boundary passes an old musterers hut and leads up a rugged bushy creek through a native reserve before following an easy track back to the cottage. Drive back to Christchurch, where we arrive in the evening.
Details
What's included:
Transport in Minibus from / to Christchurch *
3 nights in shared room in farm house & cabins in comfortable beds, warm shpwers
1 night in cabin (twin/double) in Kaikoura
sleeping bag rental
luggage transport during walk**
all meals: 4x breakfast, 3x lunch, 4x dinner/ BBQ, 1 glass wine or beer on arrival
private guide
free booking of all optional activities in Kaikoura
* joining/leaving the group in Blenheim or Kaikoura is also possible
** you only carry your day pack
Optional activities in Kaikoura:
activitiy |
duration* |
price |
whale watching |
~ 3 h |
NZ$ 145 |
swimming with dolphins |
~ 3.5 h |
NZ$ 175 |
dolphin watching |
~ 3.5 h |
NZ$ 99 |
swimming with seals |
~ 3 h |
NZ$ 110 |
sea kayak tour |
~ 3 h |
NZ$ 95 |
guided Maori tour |
~ 3.5 – 4 h |
NZ$ 135 |
transport to Kaikoura walkway |
|
NZ$ 20 |
* all times include travel and preparation times
Price:
NZ$ 1295 per person - 4 to 8 participants
departure from 2 participants possible, incl. the following mini group surcharge:
Farm house/cabin shared with other walkers but with private rooms
3 participants: surcharge per person NZ$ 200
2 participants: surcharge per person NZ$ 500
Exclusive use of farm house/cabin
3 participants: surcharge per person NZ$ 400
2 participants: surcharge per person NZ$ 700
Dates:
Please contact us by email (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!) or phone (+64 3 352 3570) for the next available dates.