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"My wife and I took the most incredible hike near Mt Aspiring with your guide, Bruno, back in January. We would like to thank him and your company so much for our experience. We came all the way from Minnesota, and it was definitely the best part of our honeymoon." Eric & Ellie Fischer, Minnesota, USA, Jan 2013
"Beautiful trek, beautiful vistas. you do not see other tourists, you can drink from streams! Bruno was the ideal guide. It was a pleasure to have him on the trek. It was nice to have a guide that is not only a great athlete who took care of my family but a very smart and interesting person too!" Vanessa Snow, San Francisco, Dec 2010
"I still feel really privileged to have had this experience to walk in this beautiful area with a guide who looked after me in a most impressive manner. I think everyone should give this a try and therefore be able to do and see something they may not be able to otherwise. Walking with a guide and staying in a pre-organised camp make things easier, you carry less weight and know much is already done for you. I thought the camp was fantastic! The tent already set up and I was warm and cosy during the cold nights. I came back with more than just a great hike it was in every regard a most wonderful and valuable learning experience." Eva Wilhelm, Aust, Dec 2010 |
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Mt Aspiring Discovery 3 days |
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WILD WALKS
> Mt Aspiring Discovery 3 days
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
NB : Please note that this itinerary is a sample only and the actual itinerary may vary at the discretion of your guide. Weather, conditions and personal ability and needs may make changes necessary or advantageous to the participants.
Logistics
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3 days
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NZ$ 1,080 per person (3 + persons)
NZ$ 1,200 per person (2 persons mimum)
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Trek dates 2013-2014 |
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2013
Oct 26-28
Nov 23-25
Dec 27-29
2014
Jan 3-5, 16-18
Feb 6-8
Mar 28-30
Apr 18-20 |
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Join a scheduled departure or book a private or custom trip to suit you
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Walk in, walk out
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1 guide : 2 clients minimum or 1:5 maximum
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November thru April
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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.
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Pre-placed high-end camp site
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All you need is warm clothes, raincoat, a pair of walking shoes and a light day pack. We supply everything else.
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* Package includes good wholesome food catering for all tastes, sleeping bag, liner and all camping gear, permits and goods and service tax (GST). Trips begin and end in Wanaka. |
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Aspiring Camp cook tent located high over the valley |
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Great views and great hiking |
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