INDEPENDENT NEW ZEALAND WALKING & HIKING

 Book with us for the 09/10 and 10/11 hiking seasons

We make it easy!

Kiwi Discovery offer affordable independent hiking packages for the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler tracks. Our unguided walking track packages give you more time to enjoy these stunning hiking tracks, letting you experience these New Zealand "Great Walks” to the full!

Our hiking / walking track packages available from 28th October 2009 to 26th April 2010 and 28th October 2010 to 26th April 2011 include accommodation in Queenstown, Department of Conservation hut bookings and all transport requirements - Food not included, equipment rental available.

Hut bookings for the 09/10 and 10/11 season will not open until 14th July 2009 when the Dept of Conservation  re-opens for bookings.  Bookings may, however, be placed with Kiwi Discovery which will be held until this time when a confirmation may be provided.

PLEASE NOTE THESE WALKS ARE UNGUIDED

MILFORD TRACK 09/10 Ex Queenstown from $NZ 745.00 pp	ROUTEBURN TRACK 09/10 Ex Queenstown from $NZ 725.00 pp

GREAT pre/post-track adventure option... LANDSBOROUGH WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE! Have you considered a 3 day wilderness rafting trip in the South Island’s spectacular southern alps? See our Queenstown Rafting site for more information on this unforgettable journey through some of New Zealand’s most pristine and unspoiled country.

MILFORD TRACK, FIORDLAND

Accommodation is provided in Queenstown the night prior to departure along with a track briefing at our Kiwi Discovery shop, 4pm.

Track Day 1
Travel by coach to Te Anau departing Queenstown at 8am. After a break and time for morning tea, board your ferry for a cruise up Lake Te Anau to the Milford Track jetty at Glade House. From the landing a 1½ hour walk takes you to Clinton Hut where you will spend the night.

Track Day 2
Today your walk follows the Clinton River for approx 5-6 hours to reach Mintaro Hut. Mintaro Hut is situated at the base of the Mackinnon Pass.

Track Day 3
After breakfast you will hike to the top of the pass approx. two hours from the hut. This is the highest point on the track, 1073 metres. After the descent you can take an optional side walk to Sutherland Falls before carrying on to Dumpling Hut. Approx. 6 hours walking.

Track Day 4
Follow the Arthur River to Lake Ada and onto the track end at Sandfly Point. From here the launch will transfer you to Milford Sound where you will board your coach for the journey back to Queenstown arriving around 8pm. Accommodation is provided in Queenstown.

2009/2010 MILFORD PACKAGE RATES

2009/2010 RATES are currently listed (NZD $100 at todays exchange rate)

Price includes:

• All track transport to the Milford Track
• Pre walk briefing
• All Milford Track hut bookings and fees
• Queenstown accommodation for one night before and after the hike
• Track map and information  
• Souvenir track book (rrp $NZ 30)
• Booking services of our Queenstown office for optional Queenstown and Fiordland sightseeing & activities

PRICES -- per person 2009/10 season - please contact us for 10/11 rates *Single supplement applies
PROPERTY	ROOM	MILFORD TRACK Ex Queenstown	ROUTEBURN TRACK Ex Queenstown
Discovery Lodge Blue Peaks Lodge Garden Court Suites & Apts. Copthorne Lakefront Resort Mercure Grand St Moritz	Twin Twin Twin Twin Twin	$NZ 745 $NZ 775 $NZ 795 $NZ 825 $NZ 865	$NZ 725 $NZ 755 $NZ 775 $NZ 805 $NZ 840

Discovery Lodge - Backpackers in the centre of town
Blue Peaks - Motel, 5 mins walk to town
Garden Court - Motel, 5 mins walk to town
Copthorne - 4 star Hotel, 5 mins walk to town
Mercure Grand St Moritz - 5 star apartment hotel, 5 mins to town

* Prices quoted are on a twin share basis, and a single supplement applies.

* Extra night’s accommodation prices available on request.

AS DEMAND FOR ACCOMMODATION OVER THE XMAS & NEW YEAR PERIOD IS AT A PREMIUM, AN ACCOMMODATION SURCHARGE IS LIKELY TO APPLY IF ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE.

2009/2010 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES

We have a range of hiking/tramping equipment available for rental. Our weekly rate is for a period of up to 7 days.

EQUIPMENT	Per Day	Per Week
Sleeping Bags	6.00	30.00
Backpacks - Small	4.00	20.00
Backpacks - Large 65 Litre	7.00	35.00
Walking Poles	3.00	15.00
Tramping Boots	6.00	30.00
Raincoats	6.00	30.00
Overtrou	3.00	15.00
Cookset	5.00	25.00

KEPLER TRACK, FIORDLAND

The Kepler Track is now available, however it is important to remember that the Kepler track is for confident, fit trekkers who are experienced in alpine conditions.  Rates are available on application.

INFORMATION BOOKING

Departures are subject to the availability of spaces on the tracks. Some special conditions apply. Department of Conservation confirmation can take up to five working days. Detailed Conditions of Booking.

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