2, 9, 16 December, 2024
3, 6, 13, 20, 27 January, 2025
10, 17, 24 February, 2025
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March, 2025
7 April, 2025
Period 1 May 2024
- 30 Apr 2025
Adult NZD $3,030.00
Adult (compulsory single supplement - solo hiker) NZD $3,920.00
Child NZD $1,470.00
Single supplement applies to all individual travellers. If another single traveller of the same gender is willing to share and this can be arranged, the single supplement may be refunded.
Children’s rates apply 15 years and under, and are for children accompanying two adults and sharing a room. If accompanying one adult only, then the adult rate applies to children.
Minimum 4 participants, maximum 12 participants.
Other dates available upon request.
The night before departure
We strongly recommend that you spend the evening prior to your trip in Picton and if you have time you are invited to come to the Marlborough Sounds office when you arrive into Picton. This enables you to have any questions answered and last minute details given but this is not essential.
A welcome pack will be delivered to your accommodation house which will include details such as: your guide, the names of the rest of the walkers in your group and pick-up/arrival time at the office for your trip.
You are transported to the start of the track by a Cougar Line catamaran. Your overnight luggage is transported to the lodges the night before departure and is transferred each day by boat. You only need to carry what you require for the day. You are returned from the end of the track (Anakiwa) to Picton by water-taxi.
Alcohol at lodges.
Included in price:
Grade: C
Up to 6 hrs of physical activity per day.
At times carrying a backpack of 5-6kgs.
Tracks generally in good condition.
Altitude gains of up to 600m on harder days.
No hiking experience necessary.
Reasonable standard of fitness required.
Clients require a good level of fitness to enjoy this itinerary. Itineraries are suitable for adult persons into the fit seventies.
You will enjoy Superior Twin share accommodation with sea views (studio chalet at Furneaux Lodge, A-Frame studio unit at Punga Cove Resort and Hillside Suite at Portage Resort Hotel). Furneaux Lodge is isolated, and no roads lead to it. It is privately owned and family run and is unique in the Marlborough Sounds with expansive grounds running from the native bush down to the sea. Punga Cove offers tastefully furnished chalets nestled into the bush-clad hillside, with sun decks giving privacy and superb views across the bay. At Portage Resort, rooms are spread across the expansive gardens with spectacular views, specifically of Kenepuru Sound. All meals are served in the resort restaurants. At times, alternative accommodation to the itinerary may be used.
Essential Items:
Casual change of clothes for the evening.
If walking in early spring or late autumn we recommend you include the following:
We supply:
All meals are included from lunch on Day 1, through to lunch on Day 5. All evening meals are served in the resort restaurants and include a glass of wine. Additional alcohol can easily be purchased at the accommodation house each evening.
The guides are experienced in first aid and carry first aid kits and communication equipment at all times. They have backgrounds from all walks of life but all have a passion for the outdoors and the Marlborough Sounds environment.
Payment
For bookings four 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 four months of the departure, full payment is required.
Cancellations
30 to 16 days: - 25% of tour price forfeited.
15 to 8 days: 50% of total package forfeited.
7 days or less: no refund
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.
We suggest clients take out comprehensive travel insurance.
