New Zealand: Wild West Coast



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Overview
Highlights
- Experience the singular beauty of the West Coast on a one-of-a-kind journey designed by our seasoned local guide
- Come face-to-face with shimmering walls of ice on a half-day hike at Fox Glacier and a day hike in Mount Aspiring National Park
- Take an exhilarating rafting trip through Buller Gorge, paddle unspoiled Okarito Lagoon and go sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- Hike for two days on the iconic Queen Charlotte Track, with a stay at legendary Furneaux Lodge
- Explore the remote and beautiful Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area by jetboat, a wilderness hike, and scenic helicopter flight!
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- Expert leadership
- Accommodations as noted in itinerary (or similar)
- If applicable, tent or safari accommodations and all arrangements in the field, including camp and cook staffs,
- Comfortable and roomy two-person tents, kitchen and dining tents, and other community equipment
- Meals as noted in the itinerary
- airport transfers
- Sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
- Ground transportation
- Additional guides and porters where necessary
- Tips for lodge, hotel, or camp staff
- Entrance fees and permits, unless noted separately in costs
- Basic medical and evacuation insurance
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfare; meals not noted on itinerary; insurance other than basic medical and evacuation insurance noted above (we strongly recommend you purchase the supplementary trip insurance offered by Mountain Travel Sobek, which includes trip cancellation insurance); optional tipping to leader, guides and local staff; excess baggage charges; airport taxes (international—varies by location); cost of medical immunizations; and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
Accommodation
Furneaux Lodge — Queen Charlotte Sound
Nestled at the foot of Mount Furneaux, in the outer reaches of the Queen Charlotte Sound, Furneaux Lodge has the most picturesque scenery in the Marlborough Sounds region. Built in the early 1900s, the lodge is surrounded by virgin forest and its Hikers Cabins are secluded private bunk rooms hidden among the trees. The Hikers Cabins have shared bathrooms.
Marlborough Vintners Hotel — Blenheim
Surrounded by vineyards in the heart of sauvignon blanc country, Marlborough Vintners Hotel in Blenheim is your cuisine and wine destination when traveling to Marlborough. This boutique vineyard accommodation and restaurant is set in six tranquil acres, and each suite is complete with top amenities, including king-size beds, toweling robes, a spacious bathroom with handmade natural amenities from a local supplier, DVD player, TV, a great range of complimentary DVDs for loan, private patio, and a small kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities. High-speed wireless broadband access is also available.
Mercure Monaco Resort — Nelson
The Mercure Monaco Resort offers a superior standard of accommodation, and views of colorful cottage gardens, Nelson's mountain range and the Waimea Inlet. Its 20 elegantly furnished boutique rooms include queen-size beds, en-suite bathroom, tea and coffee facilities, Sky TV, telephone, writing desk and high-speed internet. Each room varies in style and size. The spacious lounge lobby is just the place to relax at the end of the day with a fine wine or local lager.
Oakridge Resort — Wanaka
Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka is a 4-star hotel set in a stunning mountain landscape offering majestic views overlooking the Southern Alps. The resort features heated rock pools, seven hot tubs, a gymnasium, sauna, day spa, and restaurant to provide guests with a unique and relaxing experience.
Punakaiki Resort — Punakaiki
Situated on New Zealand's wild west coast, 30 minutes north of Greymouth and 300m south of the famous Pancakes Rocks and Blowholes, the Punakaiki Resort is surrounded by the Paparoa National Park and is only a stone's throw from the beach. Its spacious, modern studio units all have en-suite bathrooms and either an ocean or garden view.
Westhaven Motel — Fox Glacier
The Westhaven is a new and modern property, centrally located in the Fox Glacier township. Epitomizing luxurious, stylish, contemporary accommodation, it provides a high level of service and its comfortable rooms are fitted out to a very high standard. It's flowing with touches are ideal for the discerning traveler.
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