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This is your chance to experience one of New Zealand's most famous glaciers. This multiday expedition explores the magnificent Bonar Glacier. We supply all the technical gear, all you need are a good pair of boots and a spirit of adventure. New Zealand's glaciers are spectacular, but very few people ever get to visit the catchments of these vast oceans of snow.
If you have ever wanted to travel on ice a thousand feet thick or safely explore towering columns of ice, this is the trip for you. The magnificence of this region speaks for itself. It is however a demanding trip and requires previous outdoor experience and a good fitness level. It is an opportunity to discover the grandeur of the alpine regions and develop an approach to the mountain environment.
The route passes directly below Mount Aspiring with amazing views. Mount Aspiring itself is a majestic peak and the only peak over 3000 metres outside Mount Cook National Park. The Mount Aspiring National Park is renowned for its wonderful mixture of remote wilderness, high mountains and beautiful river valleys. It is a walker's paradise and a must for mountaineers. The views are endless and unforgettable. The park is part of Te Wahipounamu - Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area. Mount Aspiring National Park straddles the southern end of the Southern Alps.
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Logistics
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3 days
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| Price |
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NZ$ 1,250 per person (minimum 2)
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- Oct 26-28
- Nov 28-30
- Dec 15-17, 27-29
- Jan 8-10, 30-1 Feb
- Feb 13-15
- Mar 11-13
- Apr 9-11
Join a scheduled departure or book a private or custom trip to suit you |
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Walk in and walk out
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1 guide:2 clients minimum 1:4 maximum
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late November to April
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| Prerequisites |
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No previous mountaineering experience necessary. Trekking and hiking experience required for long days walking.
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| Accommodation |
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Hut
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| Bonus |
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Gear provided, except boots
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*The price includes; Qualified Guide and permit fees, all trip related meals and energy foods, hut fees, equipment, and NZ Goods and Services Tax. Additional expenses are for rental equipment required such as walking boots. |
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