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“Thank you, thank you, thank you. We had such a good time hiking – the organization, food and guide get a gold star.”
Jac and Sue Merrill, Nashua New Hampshire

Mt Aspiring Discovery 3 days

Relax at a stunningly beautiful mountain retreat. This is your chance to avoid the crowded tracks and huts.

Visit our Aspiring Camp which is placed high over the Matukituki Valley. With magic views of Mount Aspiring, this is the ideal place to explore or to just relax. Cool off in a mountain stream or scale a peak, the choice is yours. Not as demanding as our other treks.

Our Mount Aspiring Discovery  trip offers people two fantastic nights at our incomparable Aspiring Camp Site. Situated high over the East Matukituki Valley this camp site has incredible views of Mount Aspiring, Popes Nose and Kitchner Cirque. It is your base to explore this magnificent sub-alpine and alpine wonderland. Day trips include the remote Albert Burn Saddle or the gorgeous Ruth Flat. Experience your first 3 wire bridge as an optional activity. You can hike, jump in a crystal clear stream or just relax.

Our professional guide will ensure your safety as we explore this remote and seldom visited area. Hiking times are kept achievable (5-6 hours hiking a day) to leave time for relaxing photography or side trips. All food and overnight gear is supplied; all you carry is a light day pack.


Itinerary

Day 
one 

We meet with transport and guide at 8:30 a.m. and travel an hour down the magnificent Matukituki Valley, the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park. After a river crossing, the East Matukituki Track follows the river valley for about three hours before turning and climbing sharply. It usually takes four and a half to five hours to reach the camp.

Day two It is your base to explore this magnificent sub-alpine and alpine wonderland. Day trips include the remote Albert Burn Saddle or the gorgeous Ruth Flat. You can hike, jump in a crystal clear stream or just relax. 
Day three A leisurely breakfast. We then head home with a final river crossing. The van is waiting for the 60 minute ride back to Wanaka. We usually arrive back in Wanaka around 4:30pm. 

 Logistics

Duration   3 days 
Price   NZ$ 940 per person (minimum 2) (currency conversion?)

Trek dates 2010-2011

 

Nov 26-28 
Dec 6-8, 28-30
Jan 9-11, 17-19, 31-2 Feb 
Feb 14-16, 28-2 Mar 
Mar 14-16, 28-30 
Apr 11-13; 22-24 

   

Join a scheduled departure or book a private or custom trip to suit you

 

Access   Walk in, walk out
Guide Ratio  

1 guide : 2 clients minimum or 1:5 maximum

Season   November thru April
Prerequisites   Easy/Moderate Grade. This trip requires a moderate level of fitness. There is some off trail and a good uphill section. The trail is sometimes rough and muddy. Not suitable for children under 12.
Accommodation   Pre-placed high-end camp site
Bonus  

All you need is warm clothes, raincoat and a pair of walking shoes. We supply everything else. All you carry is a light day pack.

More information  
* Package includes good wholesome food catering for all tastes, backpack, sleeping bag, liner and all camping gear, permits and goods and service tax (GST). Trips begin and end in Wanaka.
Aspiring Camp cook tent located high over the valley
Great views and great hiking
   
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