Be taken into some of the most spectacular areas in the Queenstown region and be shown the flora and fauna, history and geography which makes this such a special area. Friendly and knowledgable guides will make sure you have time to enjoy the whole experience nature has provided. A range of walks have been chosen for natural history, scenic beauty, remoteness and varied terrain. The walks that are offered include: Routeburn Valley - One Day, The Matukituki Valley - Rob Roy Glacier and The Ultimate Nature Experience - which consists of a walk combined with a Dart River Jetboat Ride.
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Children & Extra Guests *Cancellation Policy: cancellations received within 48 hours of walk 25% of booking will be charged; within 24 hours 50% of booking will be charged; cancellation on the day results at our discretion but generally no refund; 100% will be charged *Child price is under 14 years. Generally there is no charge for small children that are carried by parents; there are very few of these, and it is encouraged that people with children to take a private walk rather than have the hassles of walking with others *Maximum number per guide is seven persons with a minimum of two; generally they break up larger groups into small groups with one guide to each group Privately Guided: is a guide to themselves, nobody else with the clients, departure and return times are at client''s wishes, and provided is a special gourmet lunch on full day walks Departure times: Matukituki Valley 7.30am (or in Wanaka at 9.00am), Routeburn Track 8.00am, The Ultimate Nature Experience 8.00am.
This guided walk roams through the Chinese Mining Village and the hills close to Arrowtown right in the heart of the 1860’s gold rush. Old pipelines, water races, old mine tailings and relics of the past are seen while walking through open tussock hills and gullies. This loop track is a great walk throughout the summer,
but in autumn the poplar and sycamore trees planted by the pioneers provide a blaze of colour. Duration: 5 to 6 hours. Walking time: 3 to 4 hours. Walking distance: 6 kms approx of well-formed - uneven surface - some steps – steep in places. Departures: Summer: 8.00am & 1:30pm (October through May) Winter: 10.00am (June through September) Highlights: Spectacular scenery and mountain views. Variety of bird life close at hand and easy to view.
Pickup: Pickup times by arrangement from all Queenstown accommodations.
Minimum numbers: Two persons (adult) or equivalent price. Inclusions:All transport to and from Queenstown accommodation.
Picnic lunch including tea/coffee and bottled water. Friendly knowledgeable local guides
Commentary and interpretation of flora, fauna, history, and geology.
The 'Lakeshore Forest & Bird' guided walk is a unique nature interpretative experience taken at a leisurely pace through native beech forest, with morning or afternoon tea/coffee on the lakeshore to the sounds of native birdcalls and surrounded by majestic mountains. This half-day walk is most suited to a morning departure and is our easiest walk. It combines the best of
native flora and fauna with magnificent lake and mountain views. Native birds are readily seen and heard, in and around the edges of the forest. Duration: 3 to 4 hours (optional). Walking time: 2 to 3 hours (optional). Walking distance: 2 to 5kms (optional - easy walking) of well-formed - flat surface - some steps Departures: Summer: 8.00am & 1:30pm (October through May) Winter: 10.00am (June through September) Highlights: Spectacular lake and mountain views
Variety of bird life close at hand and easy to view
Pickup: Pickup times by arrangement from all Queenstown accommodation
Minimum numbers: Two persons (adult) or equivalent price Inclusions: All transport to and from Queenstown accommodation
Snacks - including tea/coffee biscuits
Friendly knowledgeable local guides
Interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history and geology.
This full day walk starts from Queenstown with a scenic drive over the Crown Range (or pick-up from Wanaka) and into the Matukituki Valley west of Lake Wanaka in the Mount Aspiring National Park. Walk up through beech forest to view the magnificent Rob Roy Glacier. High snow capped mountains provide a magnificent backdrop for the drive and walk up this beautiful river valley. Duration: 9 hours. Walking time: 5 hours approximately. Walking distance approx 8 km of well used uneven walking track, 3km each way, 5-600 metres elevation. Departures by arrangement from all Wanaka and Queenstown accommodation, 7.30am (October to May). Highlights: spectacular snow capped mountain and lake views, Magnificent Rob Roy Glacier, variety of bird life, waterfalls, native beech forest and river gorge. Inclusions: Picnic lunch is supplied - including tea/coffee biscuits, knowledgeable local guides, interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history and geology.
In the late 18th century a treasure house of gold was first found in the streams and hills around Lake
Wakatipu, and like a magnet the discovery brought thousands to the area from all over the world.
They found a place as rich in natural splendour as it was in precious metals and set about trying to master the
elements in their quest for wealth.
The men & women of those hard-working, hard-living days are gone now, but the long-abandoned remains
of their lives & work have become as much a part of the region's history as the scenery they've blended into.
This half-day walk begins in native Beech forest, and the track climbs through the forest and grassy meadows following a clear mountain stream. Native birds are readily seen and heard, in and around the edges of the forest. Duration: 4 hours. Walking time: 3 hours. Walking distance: 6kms (average fitness required) of well formed with some short steep sections Departures: Summer: 8.00am & 1:30pm (October through May) Winter: 10.00am (June through September) Highlights: Early gold mining history and stone goldminers cottage
Magnificent mountain views
Pickup: Pickup times by arrangement from all Queenstown accommodation
Minimum numbers: Two persons (adult) or equivalent price Inclusions: All transport to and from Queenstown accommodation
Snacks - including tea/coffee biscuits
Friendly knowledgeable local guides
Interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history and geology.
A leisurely Lakeshore Forest & Bird guided nature walk through a New Zealand native forest, followed by Boutique Wine Tour through the boutique vineyards of Central Otago. Walk start/finish: 8am to midday daily (October 1st – May 31st)
Walking time: 2 to 3 hours (optional)
Walking distance: 2 to 5kms (optional - easy walking) of well-formed - flat surface - some steps. Highlights: Spectacular lake and mountain views. Variety of bird life close at hand and easy to view. APPELLATION CENTRAL – BOUTIQUE WINE TOUR
Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting among the boutique vineyards and spectacular
scenery of Central Otago, a perfect introduction to the wine region. Friendly and knowledgeable guides offer an understanding of the unique Central Otago wine growing conditions and wines offered and our small groups of
10 people ensure an interactive & sociable afternoon.
Wine Tour start/finish: 12 pm, returning 5pm Daily (October 1st – May 31st).
Tasting at 4 wineries in the Gibbston Valley, Cromwell and Bannockburn regions.
A delightful platter style lunch at Carrick Winery restaurant.
A stunning drive through the Kawarau Gorge whilst learning about the early pioneering history of this rugged region.
View the historic Kawarau Bridge and the original AJ Hackett Bungy jump. Total Time away: Allow 9 hours
Minimum numbers: Two persons (adult) or equivalent price. A reasonable fitness level will ensure an enjoyable walk
Inclusions: All transport to and from Queenstown accommodation.
Friendly and knowledgeable local guides.
Snacks - including tea/coffee biscuits.
Winery lunch and tastings.
Interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history, geology, and Central Otago’s viticulture.
This full day walk in the ancient beech forest of the Mount Aspiring National Park starts with a scenic drive to the northern end of Lake Wakatipu and into the Routeburn Valley. The high snow capped mountains provide a magnificent backdrop for the walk up this beautiful river valley. The Flats is one of two pristine sites for lunch, as is the next stop, Routeburn Falls, a short stride through more alpine forest. You and your guide will decide which point suits you best. After enjoying the cascades of mountain water at the Falls, the walk continues to climb through a vast alpine meadow towards the Harris Saddle, some 1300 metres above sea level. High up in the clear mountain air a 360 degree view looks out along the Hollyford Valley to the Tasman Sea, and inland, offering the chance to see the difference altitude makes to vegetation on the side of each of the hundreds of mountains. Time chooses the point to turn and enjoy the experience in reverse, rediscovering the morning’s experiences and finding new enjoyment around each corner. Native and migratory birds welcome your return to the forest and a plentiful array of species will accompany your journey back to civilisation. Duration 9 hours. Walking time 3-5 hours approximately. Walking distance approx 16 km of well formed easy walking track (8kms each way). Departures by arrangement from all Queenstown accommodation, 8.00am (year round). Highlights: Spectacular snow-capped mountain and lake views
Variety of bird life, ancient native beech forest, mosses, lichens and ferns, waterfalls and river gorge. Inclusions: Picnic lunch is supplied - including tea/coffee biscuits, knowledgeable local guides, interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history and geology.
After an astonishing, 40-minute journey up the shores of Lake Wakatipu, with scenery to rival Hollywood’s finest round every bend, and an unobtrusive but fascinating commentary to match, you arrive in the backcountry head-of-the-lake township of Glenorchy. From there your mission is to penetrate the forests around the base of the backbone of New Zealand. The only way to master the shallow glacial waters of the Southern Alps, is by the Kiwi innovation that revolutionised high-country transport, the jet boat. Dart River Jet Boat Safari drivers know their river intimately and their superb skills behind the wheel complement frequent stops on this unique journey, to explain the geology and lore of the ancient and unspoiled lands you traverse. Two fascinating hours and 35km later, not to mention 150 metres higher, your guide leads you on a gentle ascent under a canopy of native beech forest, where birdsong supplies an unrivalled, natural soundtrack. The vast numbers of plant species compete for attention with the orchestra of native bird life and your guide will point out your new, inquisitive travelling companions as they stop by to look you over. After a delicious picnic lunch in a forest glade it’s on to the magical, forest-framed waters of Lake Sylvan. Nestled among a family of mountains, the lake’s brooding waters have a reddy-brown tint picked up from plants by its feeder streams on their journey down the hillsides over the 11,000 years of its existence. Winding back from the lake, the track ambles through to the Routeburn River, flowing down the very edge of the forest. A stout swing bridge carries you over the deep water far below, and on to your transport. From there it’s a short drive through rich farmland to Glenorchy where you might enjoy a brief refreshing stop in the local country pub, before the road trip back to Queenstown.. Duration 8 to 9.5 hours (optional). Walking time 2 to 3 hours (optional). Walking distance approx 4 to 9 kms (optional - easy to moderate) of unformed trails easy to moderate walking on leaves and moss. Departures by arrangement from Queenstown accommodation, 8.00am (September to May). Highlights: Spectacular snow-capped mountain and lake views
Variety of bird life
Ancient native beech forest, mosses, lichens and ferns Jet-boat 35km up a magnificent high mountain big river valley. Inclusions: All transport to and from Queenstown accommodation. Picnic lunch is supplied - including tea/coffee biscuits, knowledgeable local guides, interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history and geology.
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