Hiking
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Packages and prices
| Hiking / Trekking | Half day | $89 (Child) – $159 (Adult) |
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| Hiking / Trekking | Full day | $249 (Child) – $295 (Adult) |
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The Southern Lakes area has some of the most spectacular hiking/trekking terrain in New Zealand.
Due to the geographical location of the Southern Lakes area the weather is generally favourable for trekking most days due to the blocking affect of the Southern Alps. We have a variety of terrain and locations to choose from, hence giving us greater flexibility to select the right trip for your experience and aspirations. All our trips are very personal and professional and we only take small groups into our treasured backcountry.
As we specialise in alpine trekking ( above the bushline ), your views are enhanced as you are generally at higher elevations. This will also give you mountain awareness and closeness to this wonderful alpine environment. Expect in-depth interpretation of the alpine environment, and identification of native flora and fauna, however your guides primary focus is your safety and enjoyment.
We have strict criteria in terms of our guides. All trekking guides must have minimum qualification of New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) of Alpine 1. Also guides must be current in the latest environmental practice and have extensive local knowledge and experience of the local area.
Half day options
Lake Alta walk, Remarkables. Easy to moderate formed trail to a fantastic alpine lake at 1800m. This is a must for people who have never been in the mountains before. 4 hours, spring, summer & autumn
Wye Creek viewpoint. Walk up a remote formed trail to get fantastic views of local mountains and Queenstown. Notice the vegetation change from beech forest to tussock. 4 hours 4 season.
Shadow Basin Loop. Walk up shadow basin to the world class view down to Queenstown 2000 meters below, then decent down an alpine ridge. Moderate fitness required. 4 hours, spring, summer & autumn
Full Day Options
Wye Dome. Start on a trail then boulder hop and scramble to the summit of Wye Dome. Moderate to high fitness required and a good sense of balance. 7 hours summer & autumn only.
The Queens Drive. This is the ultimate day trip. High fitness and strong balance required. Follow a narrow ledge and look at Queenstown 2000meters below, expect big adventure.This trip is only run during summer. 8 hours
Glacier Burn. This is a great wee valley with a hanging glacier at the top. Formed trail through the native beech forest, then opens out into an alpine valley and a tasty mountain stream. Moderate fitness needed for this remote location. 6 hours all season.
South Wye. A local secret this one. A fantastic alpine valley away from the crowds. Enjoy lunch in a great little bivi rock and just enjoy the serenity. High fitness required. 7 hours. All seasons.
Multi Day Options
Wye Creek Circut. A two day trip in a fantastic remote alpine valley. Some formed trail, and some rugged backcountry. The night is spent either in a tent or a bivi rock. Classic kiwi backcountry. Moderate to high fitness.
Earnslaw Burn. Located in the southern tip of Aspiring National Park this area is special. After a 3 hour walk through the native bush the valley opens out into a wonderful alpine situation. Normally you sleep the night under a bivi rock as your guide cooks you dinner. Either the first or second day is spent exploring the upper valley. Two days one night, moderate to high fitness required.
For further information on the above trips please email info@climbingqueenstown.com or call +64 03 4502119.
