The Grand Traverse - Escorted Walking
The Grand Traverse starts on the shores of Lake Wakitipu and stretches the length of the Greenstone and Routeburn Valleys, crossing the main divide twice in the process. The Greenstone and Routeburn Tracks have long been New Zealand's most accessible and popular routes into the spectacular South Island high country.
The Grand Traverse passes through two national parks, Fiordland and Mount Aspiring, and is part of Te Wahipounamu, South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. The pristine bush is home to a myriad of native birdlife: the Robin; Kea; Fantail; Parakeet; Bellbird; and Yellowhead, just to name a few. The sheer isolation and raw beauty of the Greenstone provide the perfect stage for the breathtaking scenery of the Routeburn. An unsurpassable combination to make a memorable walking experience.
The Grand Traverse is a 6 day/5 night Queenstown to Queenstown all-inclusive guided walk in New Zealand's South Island high country.
| Details: | |
| Departures: | The following price is based upon multi share lodge accommodation low: Adult$1475 Child NZ$1275 high: Adult$1625 Child NZ$1425 This trip operates Mondays and Wednesdays only from 1 November to 20 April. High season is from 1 December to 31 March. |
| Price: | Double Room: Not available Single Room: lNot available |
| Grade: | This walk is neither easy nor difficult. However, you should be able to carry a 7 kilo backpack for between 10km and 21 km for up to 8 hours. |
| Includes | |
| • Five nights accommodation in lodges • Return transfers from Queenstown • Breakfast, lunch and dinner are supplied on the track |
• Backpack and pack liner • PVC raincoats • Sleeping sheet • Towel |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1: Queenstown to Greenstone Car Park to Steele Creek - 18 km (11.2 miles) 5-7 hours walking
Day 2: Steele Creek to Lake McKellar - 14 km (8.7 miles) 4-6 hours walking
Day 3: Exploration and Rest at Lake McKellar
Day 4: Lake McKellar to Lake Mackenzie - 16 km (9.9 miles) 5-7 hours walking Day 5: Lake Mackenzie to Routeburn Falls via Harris Saddle - 15km (9.4miles) 4-6 hours walking Day 6: Routeburn Falls to Routeburn Road End to Queenstown - 10 km (6.1 miles) 3-4 hours walking Download PDF brochure - 1.6MB file |
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