25, 28 November, 2024
2, 5, 9, 12, 16 December, 2024
2, 6, 9, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 January, 2025
3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 February, 2025
10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 March, 2025
3, 7 April, 2025
Period 1 May 2024
- 30 Apr 2025
Adult NZD $2,095.00
Single supplement (all individual travellers - pre night accommodation) NZD $30.00
Private room upgrade NZD $300.00
Return transfer from Queenstown (per person) NZD $195.00
Return transfer from Invercargill (per person) NZD $110.00
Return transfer from Te Anau (per person) NZD $110.00
One-way transfer to/from Queenstown (per person) NZD $145.00
One-way transfer to/from Te Anau (per person) NZD $75.00
One-way transfer to/from Invercargill (per person) NZD $75.00
5.30pm on Day 1
Tuatapere Hump Ridge office
31 Orawia Street, Tuatapere.
Optional shuttle to Tuatapere available departing from Queenstown, Te Anau or Invercargill.
Recommended minimum age: 11 years. Any person under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children book at same rate as adults.
Single supplement applies to ALL individual travellers for their pre night accommodation at the Last Light Lodge.
Return transfers are available from Queenstown, Te Anau and Invercargill, and can be booked through us.
Queenstown: direct transfer for the Guided Walk package departs Queenstown airport at 2pm, for arrival in Tuatapere at 4.30pm (depending on availability). On some occasions, alternative transfers may be utilised, so please check with us before booking connecting flights
Te Anau: the Hump Ridge Shuttle departs from Te Anau for Tuatapere at 4.30pm, arriving at 5.30pm.
Invercargill: the Hump Ridge Shuttle departs Invercargill at 12.30pm and 4.30pm to Tuatapere. If returning to Invercargill, the shuttle departs Tuatapere at 3.30pm. I
Shuttle bookings are essential, as the shuttle does not run if there are no bookings for a particular day.
Grade: C
Up to 9 hrs of physical activity per day.
At times carrying a backpack of 5-7kgs.
Tracks generally in good condition.
Altitude gains of up to 800m on harder days.
No hiking experience necessary.
Reasonable standard of fitness required
No previous hiking experience is required, but you need to be reasonably fit and enthusiastic. You will be carrying a medium sized daypack for up to 9 hours. The first day on the trail you climb over 800m. The second day you go down again. The track is a mixture of boardwalk and steps, natural tracks and remains of the old tramline. The descent from the Hump Ridge is steep and can be muddy at times.
Accommodation on the track is provided in modern backcountry lodges featuring gas heating and cooking, solar lighting, flush toilets and drying rooms. Bedding, linen and hot showers are provided. Rooms are bunkroom accommodation with pillows, fitted sheet, sleep sheet and covered duvet. Private premium rooms upgrades are available for NZ$300 per room. These rooms accommodate a maximum of two people, either double or twin king singles. All cutlery, utensils and bedding are provided.
Pre Tour accommodation in Tuatapere provides twin share and double rooms with ensuites. At times, alternative accommodation to the itinerary may be used for the pre tour.
Your personal belongings will be carried on the first day only, by helicopter, arriving at your destination before you, so that you will be able to walk carrying the minimum of weight. On Day 3 and 4 you will need to carry your pack so please keep the weight to a minimum. The maximum allowance of weight for the helicopter luggage is 12kg. In the rare event of weather conditions preventing prompt delivery of your luggage, emergency equipment and supplies are available at the huts.
A variety of walking equipment, day packs, raincoats, gaiters and walking poles are available for hire. Please advise in advance.
Essential Items:
Pair of shorts/trousers (quick-dry highly recommended)
Polar fleece jacket or top
2 sets of Woollen (merino) or polypropylene thermal underwear (top and bottom)
Woollen or thermal socks (three pairs), underwear and handkerchief
Small towel or flannel
Warm hat (fleece or woollen) and light gloves
Waterproof raincoat with hood
Hiking boots or strong walking shoes, preferably with ankle support
Pair of light shoes or sandals
T shirt for fine weather
Change of clothes for evenings
Day pack (20 litres) with waterproof liner
Small personal torch or headlamp
Water bottle
Personal medicine and toiletries
Second skin or Footfleece for blisters
Insect repellent, sunscreen
Small personal torch
Optional items:
Camera and film/memory cards
Gaiters, walking poles
Sun hut and swim wear
Money as there is an opportunity to purchase wine and beers at the lodges.
Luggage: You can leave any luggage you are travelling with but do not need for the hike at the Hump Ridge Track Office in Tuatapere.
All food is included for you while on the track, including breakfast on the first morning in your Tuatapere accommodation. Gourmet dinners and wine with a distinctive New Zealand flavour, breakfasts and picnic lunches (which you carry) are provided. Additional NZ wines are available for sale at the lodges.
Please advise the office if you have any dietary needs at least 7 days prior to your arrival. This is essential: due to the remoteness it is unlikely to be able to provide other food options at short notice. If speciality foods are needed to meet your needs there will be an additional charge of $50 per person.
Your guides are trained outdoor enthusiasts who will explain the natural and human history of the area you are walking through. They pride themselves on their safe, efficient and friendly service. All guides are trained in first aid and are in radio contact with each other, the lodges and our office at all times. Your safety is of paramount importance and your guides may have to adapt the days walk depending on your fitness and weather or track conditions. While they will make every effort to meet your needs, please adhere to their professional decisions if circumstances demand this.
Price includes:
Pre-walk B&B accommodation in Tuatapere
Transport from Tuatapere to the start of the track and pick up from the end of the track
Helicopter flight from Rarakau across Te Waewae Bay
Heli-pack of your pack up the hill to Okaka on the first day of hiking (max 12kg)
Multi-share accommodation on the track, or private room upgrade at your cost
All linen and towels supplied
Hot showers
All meals on the track and snacks
Guide
Payment:
For bookings 4 or 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:
If you wish to cancel a booking for any reason, including medical, the cancellation must be forwarded in writing.
