31 October, 2023
30 November, 2023
15 December, 2023
14 January, 2024
28 January, 2024
12 February, 2024
27 February, 2024
13 March, 2024
28 March, 2024
12 April, 2024
Period 1 May 2023
- 30 Apr 2024
Adult (1 person) NZD $2,995.00
Adult (2 or 3 people) NZD $2,795.00
Adult (4 or more people) NZD $2,595.00
Single Supplement NZD $300.00
Children aged 10 - 15 yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
Maximum 6
Feel free to contact us to help arrange transfers from other locations. Invercargill is 170km from Queenstown, and 190km from Te Anau. Shuttles from Queenstown depart at 7.30am. While on the guided walk, your transport from the South Island to Stewart Island will be by light plane.
There are no additional costs except personal and souvenir items.
Grade: B
Average of 4-5 hours physical activity per day.
At times carrying medium sized backpack of 6-10kgs.
Tracks generally in good condition.
Altitude gains of up to 600m on harder days.
No hiking experience necessary.
Reasonable standard of fitness required.
A medium level of fitness is required for Stewart Island. The walking is generally flat. The tracks can be muddy and wet at times.
In Invercargill we stay at the Victoria Railway Hotel. At Mason Bay we stay in a public DOC hut which is comfortable and clean. Toilets are outside and no showers. Sleep in a bunk room or if you prefer spend a night under the stars in a tent ( yes we have air mattresses and warm sleeping bags).
In Halfmoon Bay we normally stay at the Rakiura Lodge. Accommodation is based on double or share twin. Linen is provided. Carry only your own personal items. At times, alternative accommodation to the itinerary may be used.
A good pair of comfortable walking boots or shoes is essential. Some people find walking sticks helpful.
Essential Items:
We will provide all camping and cooking equipment, sleeping bags and maps. You provide and carry a pack, personal and hiking equipment. We have packs and wet weather gear available if required but please advise in advance.
Payment:
For bookings 4 or more months in advance of the departure a 25% deposit can be paid with the remainder due 95 days prior to your trip. For bookings within 4 months of the departure, full payment is required.
Cancellations:
15 days or more before trip departure: 75% refund of trip cost
14 days or less before trip departure: No refund
No refund on any portion can be made after departure of the trip.
Disclaimer:
The operators reserve the right to alter, amend or cancel any tour, should weather or any other situation demand.
Hiking New Zealand Ltd is not liable for any cost or loss, directly or indirectly, from any personal disruption due to COVID-19. Such costs or losses include, but are not limited to: requirements to follow COVID-19 mandates, flights, accommodation, transfers, and other expenses incurred over and above the tour price. Once your tour has commenced there is no refund available for any portion due to any circumstances. Any decision regarding exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of Hiking New Zealand Ltd or the Operator of the trip if it is not Hiking New Zealand Ltd.
