Women's New Zealand Hiking & Kayaking Trip // March 2019

Wake up early (6am). We will be collected from our accommodation at 7.00am after a self made breakfast at our accommodation. It's a stunning drive south towards our hike to Key Summit and down Pass Creek into the Hollyford (4-5) hours walking. It's a fabulous hike with plenty of scenery, adventure and beyond tourist tracks to make you feel like your in the wilderness. In the afternoon, we take the stunning drive into Mildford Sound for our nights accommodation at the cute "Gunns Camp" cabins by river. Hiking: Key Summit Track (4-5 hours loop) Graded: Moderate. Some steep sections when walking up the hill and some uneven surfaces Accommodation: Gunns Camp in Mildford Sound. Shared accommodation. Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner + hiking snacks

We wake up early (5.15am) for breakfast then drive further into Mildford Sound to meet our guides for kayaking at 7.15am. This is the best way to experience the majestic waterfalls, cute little seals and wildlife in the area. You don't need any previous kayaking experience. You will be in a double kayak with another lady. After your kayaking experience we set out hiking into Lake Marian. This is a stunning alpine lade in a beautiful hanging valley - 3 hours return hike. After a busy day adventuring we drive to Monowai Cabins. These are our favourite on the trip! At night, we prepare for our overnight hiking adventure to Green Lake for the next day. Make lunches are re sort our bags. Kayaking: 4 hours (easy. You don't need any previous experience and we provide you with thermals + gear) Hiking: Lake Marian Hike 3 hours return // 4km Graded: Easy - moderate. Accommodation: Monowai cabins. Ladies will have their own bed and cabin. 2x ladies will need to share. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + snacks

We prepare for our first overnight hike at the cabins this morning, making lunches and finalising our bags, before taking the short drive up to Borland Saddle. Beech forest aligns the track before we ascend onto the gentle tussock peaks of the Hunter Range, where we gradually climb to Mt Burns. From here we navigate along the tops, enjoying striking views of the granite peaks of southern Fiordland across the dark colours of Green Lake. Tarns (small mountain lakes) are dotted along the route and wild deer are prominent in the area. Eventually we drop down into beech forest from the tops and link up with the southern shore of Green Lake, which leads us to a cosy mountain hut. Feel free to take a dip in the frigid waters of the lake before settling down in front of the hut fire for the night. Question: What is an alpine hut? Answer: An alpine hut is operated by the Department of Conservation in New Zealand. They are shared by the public and for Green Lake, it is one room for up to 15 people to sleep. It is best to bring ear plugs with you. These huts are absolutely amazing and Green Lake is heated by a fire. *Note: Your boots WILL get wet on the hike. We are off the beaten tracks and walk through tussock areas. God hiking boots and merino socks must be worn. *Note: The weather can change in New Zealand rapidly. If there is snowfall in November we may not be able to drive to the start of this hike and will make immediate alternations for other hikes in the area. Hiking: Green Lake Hut Walk 5.5 hours // 10km or 3 hours // 5km. We have two options for the group. The 3 hours hike is much easier and with two leaders we can split the group to make sure you feel comfortable. The Summit Trail over the tops trail is much harder but worth the view! Shuttle time: 45 minutes Accommodation: Green Lake Hut (or camp). Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks

We wake up early this morning and enjoy this remote setting while having breakfast before we hike back to the road following along the lake then through beech forest and areas of alpine tussock (the easier section). Then sit back this afternoon and enjoy the drive to Wanaka. Arrive Wanaka late afternoon for dinner in town at groups on cost. Hiking: Hike out from Green Lake Hut - 5km // 3 hours Graded: Easy- moderate. The trail has uneven surfaces, roots and is wet. This makes it a moderate experience. Shuttle time: 5 hours Accommodation: Wanaka Altamont Lodge (twin share) Meals: Includes breakfast and lunch, dinner at groups own cost (Wanaka)

This morning we have a little sleep in after the long drive and re-pack our bags for another hike to an alpine hut Mt Aspiring Hut. After making our lunches and stocking up on snacks, we leave our accommodation at 11am for the start of the Mt Aspiring Walk. Tonights accommodation is at the Mt Aspiring Hut which has 360 views of the stunning valley. Its a flat walk into the hut with waterfalls and mountains soaring above either side. Hiking: Mt Aspiring National Park 4 hours // 6km Graded: Moderate Shuttle Time: 50 minutes to the start of the trail Accommodation: Mt Aspiring National Park Hut Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks

Depart from Mt Aspiring Hut and walk back on the return trail via Rob Roy Glacier where we stop for lunch and incredible views of the glacier before returning to the shuttle. We then get prepared for the journey back to Queenstown, laughing, singing and looking forward to a nice hot shower back at the groups individual accommodation. We meet up again (optional) for a farewell dinner our in Queenstown. Hiking: Hike out from Aspiring Hut 4 hours // 6km via Rob Roy Glacier Graded: Moderate Shuttle Time: 3 hours Wanaka To Queenstown Accommodation: Groups own cost. We will drop you at a central location in Queenstown. Ladies are to make their way to their accommodation. Everything is very close and in walking distance. Meals: Includes breakfast, Lunch and farewell dinner