INDEPENDENT NEW ZEALAND WALKING & HIKING

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Kiwi Discovery offer affordable independent hiking packages for the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler tracks. Our 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 2008 to 26th April 2009 include accommodation in Queenstown, Department of Conservation hut bookings and all transport requirements - Food not included, equipment rental available.

Hut bookings for the 08/09 season will not open until 15th July 2008 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 Ex Queenstown from $NZ 732.00 pp	ROUTEBURN TRACK Ex Queenstown from $NZ 712.00 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.

ROUTEBURN TRACK, FIORDLAND

Accommodation is provided in Queenstown the night prior to departure along with a track briefing at our Kiwi Discovery shop, 5pm.

Track Day 1
8am Transfer from Queenstown via Glenorchy to the beginning of the Routeburn Track. The first day is an easy 3-4 hour walk to the Flats or Falls Hut.

Track Day 2
The track rises steadily past waterfalls, alpine lakes and rock studded basins to the Harris Saddle, 1277 metres.Crossing the Saddle you can take in views of the beautiful Hollyford Valley before descending to the hut beside Lake Mackenzie. 6-7 hours.

Track Day 3
It’s a leisurely walk this morning down to Howden Hut. Stop and listen for the bush robins, tomtits or the wood pigeons. After lunch, climb the 919m Key Summit, where an amazing array of plants flourish, such as orchids, bog pines and bog daisies, before returning to overnight at Lake Howden Hut.

Track Day 4
The track continues down past Lake Howden and through beech forests to finally join the Milford Road at the Divide. Here you will be picked up and taken onto Milford Sound for a boat cruise with a picnic lunch supplied, before returning to Queenstown approximatley 8pm. Accommodation is provided in Queenstown.

We also have options available for combining both the Milford and Routeburn tracks, along with a shorter Routeburn option -- ask us for details!

PRICES -- per person 2008/09 season *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 732 $NZ 762 $NZ 782 $NZ 812 $NZ 850	$NZ 712 $NZ 742 $NZ 762 $NZ 792 $NZ 827

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.

2008/2009 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

2008/2009 KIWI DISCOVERY RATES

2008/2009 RATES are currently listed (NZD $100 at todays exchange rate)

MILFORD TRACK
Ex Queenstown from
$NZ 732.00 pp

ROUTEBURN TRACK
Ex Queenstown from
$NZ 712.00 pp

Price includes:

• All track transport to the Milford and Routeburn Tracks
• Pre walk briefing
• All Milford Track and Routeburn Track hut bookings and fees
• Queenstown accommodation for one night before and after the hike
• Track map and information  
• Souvenir track book (rrp $NZ 25)
• Milford Sound Cruise with picnic lunch after Routeburn walk
• Booking services of our Queenstown office for optional Queenstown and Fiordland sightseeing & activities

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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