Guided Full Day Walk - Nature Walks
Guided Full Day Walk - Nature Walks
Description
Guided Nature Walks philosophy is to give our guests an interactive nature experience - a hands on understanding of every component of New Zealand's South Island wilderness.
Experience the passion and knowledge of New Zealanders who are actively involved in nature education and conservation.
Visitors to Queenstown & Wanaka have a choice of expeditions on foot, either Privately Guided walks specially tailored to their requirements and ability, or half and full day hikes in small groups.
Guided Nature Walks specialises in nature interpretation. The area is steeped in natural history with river valleys covered in ancient native beech forests, mosses, ferns and alpine flora and a variety of native birdlife is close at hand.
Come for an invigorating guided walk with us into the beautiful New Zealand backcountry and discover what really makes New Zealand different with our cheerful and knowledgeable local guides.
Famous Routeburn Walk
This full day walk in the ancient beech forest of the Mount Aspiring National Park starts with a scenic drive to the northern end of Lake Wakatipu and into the Routeburn Valley. The high snow capped mountains provide a magnificent backdrop for the walk up this beautiful river valley.
Duration: 9 hours (approx)
Walking time: 3 to 5 hours (optional)
Walking distance: 16kms (easy)
Track: Well formed easy walking track (8kms each way)
Departures: 8.00am (year round)
Highlights: Spectacular snow-capped mountain and lake views, a variety of bird life and super-natural ancient native beech forest, mosses, lichens and ferns, waterfalls and river gorge
Matukituki Valley - Rob Roy Glacier
This full day walk starts from Queenstown with a scenic drive over the Crown Range (or pick-up from Wanaka) and into the Matukituki Valley west of Lake Wanaka in the Mount Aspiring National Park. Walk up through beech forest to view the magnificent Rob Roy Glacier. High snow capped mountains provide a magnificent backdrop for the drive and walk up this beautiful river valley.
Duration: 9 hours (approx)
Walking time: 5 hours (approx)
Walking distance: 8kms (reasonable fitness required)
Track: Well used uneven walking track (3kms each way - 5-600m elevation)
Departures: By arrangement from all Queenstown and Wanaka accommodation
Highlights: Spectacular snow-capped mountain and lake views, magnificent Rob Roy Glacier, a variety of bird life, super-natural ancient native beech forest, mosses, lichens and ferns, waterfalls and river gorge
Departures
- 8am (year round)
- Pick up from your hotel in Queenstown (or Wanaka for Rob Roy Glacier Walk)
Other Information
- Maximum of 7 clients per guide (minimum numbers apply)
- Child price is under 14 yrs
- Please wear sensible footwear and bring a warm/sun hat, wet/wind/warm clothing for changeable weather and a small daypack
- A reasonable level of fitness will ensure an enjoyable walk
- Picnic lunch is provided (including tea/coffee biscuits)
- Friendly knowledgeable local guides
- Interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history and geology
- Small day packs and some wet weather gear is available on loan
- Contact us for private guided rates or heli hike options
- Half Day walks also available
Prices & Options
- Adult: Routeburn Track $220.00
- Adult: Rob Roy Glacier $330.00
- Child (under 14 yrs): Routeburn Track $115.00
- Child (under 14 yrs): Rob Roy Glacier $180.00
