Fiordland Great Walks

ACCOMMODATION & EXTRAS

Fiordland Lodge

4 Nights’ accommodation in a lake view lodge room at Fiordland Lodge including full cooked breakfast each morning + hot tub and sauna experience. These rooms open out directly onto the lodge lawn and all have the same unimpeded views of Lake Te Anau and the surrounding mountains. The decor reflects the landscape, with muted natural tonings and huge picture windows frame the lake. Top quality bedding, towels and toiletries add a sense of pampering. The ensuite bathrooms merge porcelain and swamp kauri with the latest bathroom conveniences

EXPERIENCES

Trips and Tramps Milford Sound Coach, Cruise & Walk:

Begin your day with a morning guided walk to Giant Gate Waterfall on the world-famous Milford Track. Upon arriving in Milford Sound, take a short boat ride to Sandfly Point. From there, hike alongside the cascading Arthur River through the lush rainforest to reach Giant Gate Waterfall. The expansive swing bridge provides the perfect frame for viewing this magnificent waterfall and its pure flowing water. After concluding the walk, enjoy an afternoon 2-hour small boat cruise on Milford Sound. This cruise offers excellent viewing opportunities of the sheer cliffs, massive waterfalls, glaciers, and rainforest. You may also spot seals and occasionally dolphins.

Inclusions: Te Anau accommodation pick-up and drop-off, fully guided half-day walk, return water taxi from Milford to Sandfly Point, afternoon 2-hour small boat cruise, lunch.

Trips and Tramps Kepler Track Luxmore Guided Day Heli Hike

Experience an exhilarating guided heli-hike on the Kepler Track. Start with a short helicopter flight over scenic Lake Te Anau to arrive at Luxmore Hut on the Kepler Track. Begin your walk in the alpine area, with an option to hike to the summit of Mt Luxmore (or part way up). Then, descend through magnificent beech forest, observing the effects of different altitude and weather conditions on the landscape. As you approach Lake Te Anau, the track meanders through native New Zealand ferns, concluding at the sandy beach of Brod Bay, the pick-up point for the water taxi back to Te Anau township.

Inclusions: Fully guided day walk from Te Anau, helicopter flight, water taxi, accommodation pick-up and drop-off, lunch.

Trips and Tramps Routeburn Track Guided Walk

Enjoy a guided walk to Key Summit on the renowned Routeburn Track, situated in the heart of the main mountain divide. This spectacular walk ascends through lush temperate rainforest and onto a unique alpine herb field. Upon reaching the summit, hikers experience panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, alpine lakes, and deep, glacial-carved bush-clad valleys.

Inclusions: Fully guided day walk from Te Anau, accommodation pick-up and drop-off, lunch

Pricing:

Fiordland Lodge Option (Platinum):

May to September:  From $4,800 NZD for 2 * WINTER SPECIAL that does not include Milford track section as that is not accessible, nor Kepler Water Taxi.

October 23 to April: $From 7990 NZD for 2 (including dinner in this rate) *

Limited availability blackout dates apply to this special.

* This package is best enjoyed with your own vehicle. Vehicle rental is not included.

* All experiences require a minimum of 2 pax to go ahead

Notes about the tracks/fitness level required:

The Great Walks are well formed, with no drop-offs and the steeper places are either negotiated by steps or zigzags. The trip is suitable for most ages (8+ years) and abilities. The Kepler Heli Hike is the hardest day, due to the sustained downhill walking which can affect knees, and it is the day we usually cover the most distance (up to 16 km if you go all the way to the summit). The guide will manage each day to ensure the best possible experience, while making the most of the landscape, weather, and groups’ fitness levels. If you have a reasonable level of fitness you will find each day pleasantly challenging and highly rewarding. We recommend you are capable of walking for 4 hours on varied terrain, to get the most out of this package.