New Zealand Hiking Vacation

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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Touring
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  Kayaking
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  Glacier Walking
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  Caving
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  Helicopter Flight
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  Rafting
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  Biking

Start:	Nelson
Finish:	Queenstown
Length:	11 days
Grade:	D (River crossings, some uneven terrain) Grade D Average 4-5 hours physical activity per day, up to 8-9 hours on longer days Pack weights of 12-15kgs (26-33 lbs) on some days Altitude gains of up to 800m (2600ft) Some uneven track surfaces and river crossings No hiking experience necessary Agility and fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Camping, Backcountry Huts
Price:	NZ$2,290
Extra Costs:	Optional activities
Departs:	Mondays - see see departures

Highlights: A unique opportunity to be totally immersed in the pristine wilderness of the West Coast. Hike through lush rainforests, soak in natural hotpools beneath majestic mountains, visit glaciers and kayak on a giant wetland area. Total diversity, spanning the length of the West Coast, with three multi-day walks, ending in Queenstown.

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 Fox 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 hotpools surrounded by mountain peaks in Westland NP. Keep watch for dolphins as you stroll along the isolated West Coast beaches.

Alternative Options: This safari can be split in two. The first 5 days are our Coast and Canyons safari and the last 7 days are the World Heritage Wanderer.

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