What to expect from Adventure Walks

With an ‘Adventure Walks’ trip, you can expect; adventure, walking (surely the name gave those two away!), majestic scenery, un-tracked routes, personable, knowledgeable and experienced guides, good food, to stay a night or two under the stars, the opportunity to see rare, unique NZ native Flora and Fauna and vast untracked, unfarmed, untamed and unbelievable landscapes.

Access to these areas of the World Heritage park is strictly limited, and we feel privileged to be able to share our love of adventuring through these remote areas with a select few. So if you want to hike out into true wilderness, are reasonably fit and active, like the company of informative, fun guides, but also the sense of adventure that cutting fresh tracks and using a map and compass provides, then we offer some of the best trips available in New Zealand.

We actively encourage our clients to sample the real NZ, learn some bush tracking skills and taste some traditional bush tucker. It has been said that if you really want to experience Kiwi culture, you have to go hiking in the backcountry, carry a backpack and camp for at least one night. We agree 100%.

We Supply

• All food (catered to your dietary needs)
• Cooking Equipment
• Tents
• Maps
• Compass
• Full Safty Kit(Your guide is trained in First Aid and is carrying the latest technological equipment to ensure help can be raised swiftly in case of an emergency)
• Hut Tickets/Annual Hut Pass (purchased from the Dept of Conservation)

What to bring

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - For comfort and safety all clients MUST carry the equipment below. Guides may refuse inadequately equipped clients.

• Jacket – waterproof with hood
• Overtrousers – windproof
• Boots – sturdy, good fit, protected with dressing/polish
• Socks – 2-3 pairs in good condition*
• Hat or Balaclava*
• Gloves or Mittens*
• Underwear*
• Thermals*
• Tops – 2 medium weight*
• Jersey or Jacket – 2, 1 lightweight*
• Shorts – quick drying
• Cotten Shirt and Sun hat – optional; for use in fine weather.
• Pack – with waterproof liner such as yellow MSC packliner. Pack should be light, strong, comfortable, 60-90 litres for overnight trips. Carry up to one quarter your weight.
• Survival Bag - Pack liner
• Sleeping bag – good quality down or synthetic fibre.
• Pack in stuff bag. Keep dry in plastic bag.
• Sleeping Mat – closed cell foam, or a self-inflating airbed.
• Torch – small with spare bulb & batteries.
• Drink Bottle
• Gaiters or Puttees (optional) – to keep out gravel

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*Aspects to consider when buying clothing: weight, wicking/breathing ability, drying time, warmth and fit. *Layering two light layers of clothing are warmer and more versatile than one heavy one.

We can also supply a range of gear from walking poles and backpacks to waterproofs and boots; just ask us for more info when making an enquiry.