Active New Zealand

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Start:	Christchurch
Finish:	Christchurch
Length:	14 days
Grade:	C (some alpine hiking and uneven terrain) Grade C Up to 6 hours of physical activity per day At times carrying a backpack of 5-6kgs (11-13 lbs) Tracks generally in good condition Altitude gains of up to 600m (2000ft) on harder days No hiking experience necessary Reasonable standard of fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Lodges
Price:	US$5,519
Departs:	Twice a month - see see departures

Highlights: The Milford Quest is an active hiking trip at a relaxed pace. It’s designed for people who enjoy the off-the-beaten-track, Kiwi style trips, but who also like their creature comforts and want to take things a little easier than the folks on more physically challenging trips. This trip has a strong focus on New Zealand’s natural history.

Day 1: Christchurch to Castle Hill. Then through to Punakaiki

Day 2: Rainforest and Beach hike in Punakaiki

Day 3: Coastal hike, arts and crafts in Hokitika

Day 4: Down the West Coast to Franz Joef Glacier

Day 5: Hike Mt. Aspiring National Park, Queenstown

Day 6: Free day in Queenstown to explore

Day 7: Option Day: Gondola ride and hike of Ben Lomand or
Milford Track Guided Walk. Boat ride and short hike.

Day 8: Option Day: Lake Marian or Humboldt Falls or
Milford Track and hike in beech forest to Pompoloma Lodge

Day 9: Option Day: Part of the Milford Track and the Routeburn Track or
Milford Track, over MacKinnon Pass to Quintin Lodge

Day 10: Option day: Hike part of the Kepler Track and overnight on Doubtful Sound or on the Milford Track and Hike to Milford Sound

Day 11: Option day:Cruise Doubtful sound and return to Queenstown or
End of the Milford Track and Milford Sound boat cruise then back to Queenstown

Day 12: Hike Sam Summers Loop Track and visit winery

Day 13: Hike Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park

Day 14: Back to Christchurch and depart for home.

 

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