New Zealand Hiking Expedition

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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Kayaking
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  Rafting
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  Caving
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  Biking
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  Skiing
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  Scuba Diving
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  Snorkelling

Start:	7.00am Pinewood Lodge, Queenstown
Finish:	Pinewood Lodge, Queenstown
Length:	5 days
Grade:	E (Heavy packs and uneven terrain.) Grade E Up to 8-9hrs physical activity each day. Altitude gains of 900 to 1000m. Some exposure to heights. Pack weights of 12-15kgs. Hiking experience necessary. High level of fitness required. View all Grades
Accom:	Backcountry Huts, Camping
Price:	0
Departs:	January 17, 2010 - see see departures

Highlights: Spend five days hiking from the shores of Supper Cove at the head of Dusky Sound, across exceptionally mountainous country to Lake Hauroko. Definitely not for the faint hearted, deep mud and flooding on parts of the track are common, and as the small group will need to be self reliant for the whole trip, pack weights will be up to 20kgs at times.
This is an opportunity to experience one of the world’s most pristine and rugged areas of wilderness on nature’s terms. The party size will be limited to six plus guide(s).

Day 1: Depart for Clifden/Supper Cove. Helicopter across the mountains to the head of Dusky Sound at ‘Supper Cove”. Our route skirts around the head of the sound before heading inland. Loch Maree sits on a Terrace above the Seaforth River.

Day 2: The hardest day of the hike! Crossing the Seaforth River the route climbs steeply on to the aptly named “Pleasant Range”. Wandering along the tussock covered range to Lake Roe and hut of the same name. We have allowed for a two night stay here

Day 3: Today is rest day. An ascent of Tamatea is one option. If you are not up for the climb you can relax at the hut and take a more leisurely stroll around the lake and through the granite outcrops near the hut.

Day 4: A relatively long day today but mostly downhill. The track makes it way through granite outcrops to Furket pass, then descending through tussock, sub alpine scrub and eventually into lush rainforest in the Hauroko valley. A comfortable hut sits overlooking the lake.

Day 5: Lake Hauroko marks the end of our journey on foot. After disembarking from the boat we are transferred back to the vehicle and then drive back top Queenstown where the tour ends.

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