New Zealand

Arthur Pass Alpine Hike

duration: 4 days

difficulty: Moderate

group size: 10

experience: Beginner

Overview

Hike in the heart of the Southern Alps at Arthur’s Pass. Our route traverses beech forests and sub alpine river flats, passing by open scree summits and picturesque tarns. This is a challenging route that takes us up the Edwards Valley before crossing the main divide into the wild headwaters of the Otehake River. The trail passes through an alpine wilderness of craggy peaks, mountain streams and tussock meadows before descending into the broad river flats of the Hawdon Valley.

On this hike you will experience a remarkable piece of New Zealand that few get to see. Savour the breathtaking vistas of unspoiled backcountry along a trail that is forever changing and guaranteed to provide plenty of awe, wonder and challenge!

Note: We need a minimum of 6 people to run this trip, if you are a smaller group, get in touch with us at team@adventuretripr.com

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Itinerary

Day 1: Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Village

Meet with your guide at 1pm for a quick chat and gear check to ensure you have everything you need before heading for the hills! It’s a pleasant drive across the patchwork like Canterbury Plains, over Porters Pass and into the Waimakariri Basin. Here we don hiking boots and start our adventure with a warmup hike on Bealey Spur. The trail climbs gently through glades of beech forest and tussock meadows to a historic hut and stunning viewpoint of the Southern Alps and the distinctive braided river channels of the Waimakariri River. We take time to enjoy the views and learn about this area before heading back down to the vehicle and on to tonight’s lodge accommodation.

Hiking duration: 2-3 hours

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arthur's Pass village to Edwards Hut

Day 3: Edwards Hut - Tarn Col - Walker Pass to Hawdon Hut

Day 4: Hawdon Hut - Hawdon Shelter to Christchurch

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 1 day

You will be staying at a comfortable private lodge on double occupancy basis.

On day 2, for 2 days

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Flights

Porter

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Airport transfer

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.

Cancellation Policy

95 days or more prior to departure – 80% refund of the deposit paid OR your full deposit is transferable to a future trip booked directly with Hiking New Zealand

94 to 21 days prior to departure – 80% refund of the full ticket price

20 to 11 days prior to departure – 50% refund of the full ticket price

10 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND