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A hiking trail with two hikers, surrounded by green hills and mountains. 1
A yellow building with a wooden porch, surrounded by green grass and trees. 2
A tented camping area with a picnic table and a wooden deck. 3
A rustic log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by a forested area with a clear sky. 4
A picnic table, a wooden shelter, and hikers in a forest. 5
By Island Hills Station
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$1,195 and current price is NZ$992 per adult

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Overview

  • Hike in a rugged back country setting without a heavy pack. Daily luggage transfers mean you only need to carry your lunch and the trails are designed to showcase huge mountain scenery without being over-strenuous. All of your meal supplies and sleeping equipment are provided. The track suits those with medium fitness and capability, it is not suitable to unfit people or those carrying injuries. However there is always a way out if you feel unwell and you can be transported to the next camp. The Island Hills Station hosts Shaun and Haley are genuine rural kiwi's from farming background, they will get to know you and look after your wellbeing with hand held radio communications for each group, evening weather updates and 24 hour contact. Those hot showers each day are a real treat!

Activity location

  • 1612 Tekoa Road
    • 1612 Tekoa Road
    • 7392, Island Hills, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1612 Tekoa Road
    • 1612 Tekoa Road
    • 7392, Island Hills, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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3 day self guided hike + food

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d

Back country hut stay
Duration: 3 days
Food provisions provided: All food for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, tea and coffee. Please inform hosts your dietary requirements in advance of trip

Starting time: 5:30 PM
Price details
NZ$1,195.00
NZ$991.85 x 1 AdultNZ$991.85
Total
The previous price was NZ$1,195.00 and current price is NZ$991.85
20% off
Until Thu, 8 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Four wheel drive drop off to trail head, luagge and cooler bin daily transfers.
  • Inclusions
    Daily luggage transfers between huts
  • Inclusions
    Accomodation (includes sleeping bag, bag liner, lower sheet, pillow and pillow case)
  • Inclusions
    All base meals provided, breakfast, luch, dinner, tea and coffee (BYO snacks and drinks)
  • Inclusions
    Hot showers

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Service animals allowed
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Not suitable to children under age 7.
    • Requires a medium level of fitness and capability on uneven terrain.

Activity itinerary

Self drive or book a shuttle service to arrive on the evening of your booking date by 5:30pm for the hosted 3 course BBQ and 4wd tour. Email hosts in advance with dietary requirements. Relax in zero internet tranquillity and visit the farm museum. Night One stay in the historic Cookhouse, choose twin share or bunk room. Sleeping bag, bag liner, lower fitted sheet, pillow and pillow case provided, plus a duffel bag for your belongings and a cooler bin for your drinks. Day One starts with a 20min 4wd ride out to the trail head. Hike 11km 4-6 hours (589m elevation gain) Lunch shelter with hot water and kettle along the way. Night Two - Valley Camp (2 huts, shared bunk rooms with partitioning curtains for added privacy) Your luggage and food will be waiting for your arrival. Day Two, 3.5-4 hour hike through a protected wilderness park fore 9km (590m elevation gain) Stop at the half way lunch shelter and later arrive at Bush Hut to find your luggage has magically beaten you there! Night Three, historic log cabin shared 8 bunk room, plus 3 twin share glamping tents. Day Three, an easy 2-3 hour hike over 9.5 km of farmland (396m elevation gain) back to the car park. Depart after 1pm.

Location

Activity location

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    1612 Tekoa Road
    • 1612 Tekoa Road
    • 7392, Island Hills, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    1612 Tekoa Road
    • 1612 Tekoa Road
    • 7392, Island Hills, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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