Guided Walks - Adventure Walks Te Anau
from NZD$509.00
About
Description
Adventure Walks combine scenic flights and boat rides to access areas of New Zealand most people have never even set eyes on, let alone set foot in. Our off the beaten track guided adventures take in rugged mountainous scenery, beautiful remote lakes and idyllic camping spots.
You are far more likely to come across a wild deer on our walks than any other trampers, and although the areas are remote, the trips are open to anyone with a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of adventure and a desire to see the untouched, true New Zealand back country.
Adventure Walks’ aim is to provide the perfect package for all lovers of action, adventure and the great outdoors. We go off the beaten track….really off the beaten track! Access to these areas of Fiordland’s World Heritage Area is strictly limited and we feel privileged to be able to share our love of adventuring here with a select few.
Back Valley Guided Full Day Walk
Te Anau to Manapouri via Hope Arm (Including Float Plane flight and boat crossing)
Duration: 6-8 hours
Walking distance: approx 17.8km (11 miles)
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Season: All Year Round
Departs: On Demand
Facts and Features of this walk:
- ‘Back Valley’ featured in Wilderness Magazine July 2009 as “A great little easy trip”.
- Views towards Mt Titiroa [Peak 1710m]- Featured in Wilderness magazine as The Number 1 of the 7 Natural Wonders of New Zealand’ and described as a “photographers dream.”
- Views across Lake Manapouri, the Hunter Mountains. Offering views similar to those found on the more heavily trafficked Kepler, Milford or Routeburn tracks
- World Heritage Site (joining the Taj Mahal and the Grand Canyon as one of the most remarkable places on earth)
- Native Fiordland bush and unique Fiordland Rainforest, mountain beech and ancient Podocarp
- Bell birds, Tui, Grey Warblers, Fantails, Tomtits and Woodpigeons are very common. Trampers may also see Fernbirds, Riflemen, Brown Creepers, Parakeets, Yellowheads Falcons and Kea – mountain parrots
- Native ducks are found in the river and lake edge environments
- Red deer, wild boar, possums
- 'Pearl Harbour', on the edge of the Waiau River, is the departure point for our boat. (Don’t forget to get your picture taken next to the Pearl Harbour sign!)
Guided Full Day Wilderness Walk
Te Anau to Manapouri via Snow White Clearing (Including Heli flight and boat ride)
Duration: 5-6 hours
Walking distance: approx 8km
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Season: All Year Round
Departs: On Demand
Facts and Features of this walk:
- Views towards Mt Titiroa - Featured in Wilderness magazine as ‘Number 1 of the 7 Natural Wonders of New Zealand’ and described as a “photographers dream
- Magnificent views over Lake Manapouri & the Hunter Mountains equaling if not surpassing the views found on the Kepler, Milford or Routeburn tracks
- Heli access into true New Zealand wilderness
- Native Fiordland bush and unique Fiordland rainforest, mountain beech and ancient Podocarp
- Bell birds, Tui, Grey Warblers, Fantails, Tomtits and Wood pigeons are very common. Trampers may also see Fernbirds, Riflemen, Brown creepers, Parakeets, Yellowheads, Falcons and Kea – mountains parrot
- Paradise duck, grey duck and the rare blue duck are found in the river and lake edge environments
- Chance to spot Red deer in its natural habitat
- Scenic lake cruise
Lake McIvor 2 Day Walk
Fly/Walk/Camp/Walk/Boat
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Season: October to April
Departs: On Demand
Start: Fly in to Lake McIvor from Te Anau Township
Walking Distance first day: 4km, 3-4hrs
Walking Distance second day: 6km, 5-6 hrs
End: Boat out to Te Anau Township
Highlights
- Float Plane scenic flight onto Lake McIvor
- Walking through remote, pristine, stunning and untracked terrain
- Staying overnight under the moonlight
- Delicious camp fire feed
- Opportunity for swimming, deer spotting and kiwi bird viewing.
- Boat trip across Lake Te Anau
Mt Titiroa 2 Day Walk
Fly/Walk/Camp/Walk/Boat
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Season: October to April
Departs: On Demand
Start: Helicopter Flight up to Mt Titiroa from Manapouri Township
Walking Distance first day: 4-5hrs
Walking Distance second day: 5-6 hrs
End: Boat out to Manapouri Township
Highlights
- Scenic Helicopter flight landing on Mt Titiroa
- Enjoying the panoramic views across the Fiordland National Park towards the Tasman Sea
- Traversing Mt Titiroa’s unique landscape
- Riverside camp setting
- Bush tucka feed
- Forestry walk
- Boat ride across Lake Manapouri
Trips Include
- Flight
- Meals
- Entertaining and informative guides
- Tents (for overnight walks)
- Boat ride
Departures
- On demand from Te Anau, Manapouri or Queenstown
- 2 day walks depart October to April only
Duration
- Full day walks or 2 days and 1 night walks
Other Information
- Maximum of 7 clients per guide (minimum numbers apply)
- Sensible sturdy footwear required
- Clothing to cover changeable weather conditions
- Overnight pack
- Picnic lunch is provided (including tea/coffee biscuits)
- Friendly knowledgeable local guides
- Interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history and geology
- Small day packs and some wet weather gear is available on loan
- Contact us for private guided rates or heli hike options
- Many more adventures available. Trips can be tailor made for 2 – 12 people for 2 – 5 days. Numbers into these areas are strictly limited so please contact us for more info.