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New Zealand Tramping
A Walking tour of Tongariro, Milford sound and Routeburn
Ref: EX-TLT
19 days from £3695 (minimum 1 passengers)
Destination: New Zealand  

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New Zealand Tramping A fascinating new trek including three of New Zealand's greatest routes

Anyone who has seen the epic film, 'Lord of the Rings', will already have had their appetite whetted by the huge and wild landscapes of Middle Earth aka New Zealand! Space, wilderness, quietness, clean air, seas, glaciers, mountains and plains combine to make this one of the world's most appealing destinations. The best way to see it all is on foot as this allows you to reach the remoter parts not accessible by car. Tramping (otherwise known as trekking) is NZ's national pastime and the itinerary combines parts of three of the best routes these islands have to offer. On North Island the Tongariro crossing, arguably the outstanding one day walk in New Zealand, traverses rugged volcanic desert, craters and glacial valleys which combined with incredible views make this a day to remember. By contrast the Routeburn and Milford Tracks in Fjordland on South Island pass alpine scenery, temperate rainforest and cascading waterfalls. Away from the trails there is plenty of time for some well deserved rest and relaxation in some of the beautifully located lodges and aboard our boat on the crystal waters of Milford Sound.

Trip Profile:11 days walking including 3 shorter days; altitude maximum 2797m., average 1650m. Grade C - strenuous needing excellent levels of fitness and preferably some previous trekking experience for hiking up to 8 hours a day.

Group & Staff:
Min. 6, max. 14 plus leader and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
12 nights hotels and lodges, 2 nights mountain huts and 1 night boat.

Food:
14 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 11 dinners included.
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Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
As above
Day 3
Arrive Auckland.
Day 4
Morning visit to Waitomo; drive to Mt. Ruapehu.
Day 5
Two days walking in Tongariro N.P. including an optional ascent of Mt. Ruapehu and the Tongariro Crossing past ancient volcanoes.
Day 6
As above
Day 7
Drive to Rotorua; fly to Christchurch on South Island.
Day 8
Morning drive over the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo; afternoon walk on the grasslands of Mackenzie Country to a mountain hut.
Day 9
Ridge walk to Mt. Hope with spectacular views of Mt. Cook.
Day 10
Drive to Mt. Cook; afternoon walk for views of the Tasman and Hooker glaciers.
Day 11
A full day's walking with great views of Mt. Sefton and the Southern Alps and past remote mountain lakes & tarns.
Day 12
A further full-day hike from the top of the nearby ski field to a remote lake and then descending into the neighbouring valley before returning to soak in lodge spa.
Day 13
To Fjordland via Lake Wanaka and Te Anau.
Day 14
Full-day walk above Milford Sound; board our floating accommodation on the sound.
Day 15
Search for dolphins and seals in Fjordland; walk the Routeburn Track to Key Summit then descend to Lake Mackenzie.
Day 16
Hike over Harris saddle through alpine pastures and an array of plant life to Conical Hill for superb views of the Darren Mountains.
Day 17
Descend through beech forest and grasslands to the Routeburn flats; drive to Queenstown.
Day 18
Depart Queenstown.
Day 19
London.

Departures Between
Price from
01 Dec 04
05 Jan 05
*£3695
09 Feb 05
16 Mar 05
*£3650
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Local payment NZ$500 (approx. £185)
Insurance £88
Optional single supplement: please ask for a quote

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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A Walking tour of Tongariro, Milford sound and Routeburn

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