New Zealand Wilderness Experience
6 Days departing 15th March 2010
Our Journey is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks and is without doubt the most diverse. It combines bush clad walking, sub alpine traverses and a breathtaking coastal section, with fantastic views over alpine downs, and out to the wild West Coast of the South Island. Many people consider the Heaphy Track to be the greatest of New Zealand's nine Great Walks. The 78 kilometre track through the Kahurangi National Park--connecting Collingwood in Golden Bay with Karamea on the West Coast of the South Island--is a long, but relatively easy and a fantastic adventure for moderately fit people of all ages.
Scenically, everyday on the Heaphy Track is wonderfully different. You'll pass through ancient beech forests, expansive alpine tussock country, see giant rata trees, limestone caves and cliffs, cross broad rivers (all with sturdy bridges), look out over densely forested mountains as far as you can see, through incredibly lush rainforest and along the sub-tropical coast through groves of nikau palms as you follow the wild Tasman coast from the Heaphy Hut to Karamea. You will be treated to gourmet meals throughout this adventure.
Tour Price: $1,345 (ex Nelson)
