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Great Hike |
| Start: | 30 Murray Place Lake Tekapo, 10:00am |
| Finish: | Approximately 2:00pm in Lake Tekapo. |
| Length: | 3 days |
| Grade: | D (alpine hiking with uneven terrain) |
| Price: | NZ$650 |
| Departs: | On demand - see Departures |
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Highlights: A three-day alpine hike through open tussock country in the Two Thumb Range, above Lake Tekapo, with panoramic views of New Zealand's Southern Alps and the Mackenzie Basin. This area is famed for its exceptionally clear skies and intense light, highlighting the turquoise-blue glacial lakes, golden grasses, and white snow-capped peaks.
Day 1: From Lake Tekapo township drive along the lakeshore to a typical high country sheep station. A steady uphill walk of 430 metres brings you to the cosy Rex Simpson Hut, at 1280m/4200ft. 3 hours walking.
Day 2: Trek along a 6 kilometre-long ridge-top, nicknamed "Snake Ridge", that was formed by ice-age glaciation, and ascend "Erica Peak" (2073m/6800ft). Return to Rex Simpson Hut to be well fed and entertained by your guide. 6-8 hours walking.
Day 3: Visit an old musterers' hut before walking back down through the farm and returning to Lake Tekapo.2-3 hours walking
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This trip goes well with the following tours:
"New Zealand Trekking Holiday"
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