| New Zealand hiking and trekking calendar - join a trip listed below, or book your party for a private tour anytime |
Most of our treks are supported meaning you will only carry light packs containing your personal gear, camera. The good news is that we are close to fresh drinking water most of the time so no heavy water bottles to carry.
Easy
Average level of fitness. Age 12+. 5-6 hours each day. Light packs. Previous hiking recommended.
Moderate
Formed tracks perhaps rough or slippery. 6-8 hours each day. Long ascents/descents. Light packs. Previous hiking recommended.
Hard
require a high level of fitness and balance. Hiking days a maximum of 8 hours. The terrain includes areas where there is no trail and footing can be on loose rock or otherwise insecure. Occasionally there is exposure to heights where falling is a possibility if care is not taken. Previous hiking experience required. Large ascents (1000m/3300ft +-) and descents can be expected. Light packs are carried.
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Easy/
Moderate |
Upper Wilkin Experience |
4 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
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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Easy/
Moderate |
Mt Aspiring Discovery |
3 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
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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Easy/
Moderate |
Upper Wilkin Experience |
4 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
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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| Hard |
Mt Aspiring Glacier Trek |
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every week |
3-4 |
trek |
Very good fitness and previous trekking experience |
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Easy/
Moderate |
Upper Wilkin Experience |
4 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
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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Easy/
Moderate |
Mt Aspiring Discovery |
3 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
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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Moderate/
Hard |
Gillespie Pass |
4 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
require a high level of fitness and balance. Hiking days a maximum of 8 hours. The terrain includes areas where there is no trail and footing can be on loose rock or otherwise insecure |
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Hard |
Rabbit Pass |
4 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
good fitness & good footing |
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| Hard |
Gillespie Pass / Rabbit Pass traverse |
8 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
good fitness & good footing |
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JANUARY to
end APRIL |
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| Hard-glacier |
Mt Aspiring Glacier Trek |
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ervery week early Jan only |
3-4 |
trek |
Very good fitness and previous trekking experience |
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Easy/
Moderate |
Upper Wilkin Experience |
4 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
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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Easy/
Moderate |
Mt Aspiring Discovery |
3 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
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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Moderate/
Hard |
Gillespie Pass |
4 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
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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| Hard |
Rabbit Pass |
4 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
good fitness & good footing |
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| Hard |
Gillespie Pass / Rabbit Pass traverse |
8 |
set dates or private |
2-5 |
trek |
good fitness & good footing |
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| Hard |
Darran Mountains alpine trek |
7 |
private
Jan-Mar |
2 |
trek course |
advanced trek/course |
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JULY-SEP
winter
snow hikes |
local snow treks |
1-3 |
private |
2-4 |
snowshoe |
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