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New Zealand Hiking Adventure NEW ZEALAND HIKING ADVENTURE Escorted by Virginia Van Der Veer & Terry De Wald . This once-in-a-lifetime adventure includes day hikes on the famous Routeburn and Milford Tracks in World Heritage Fiordland. Our hikes include rainforest, mountains, spectacular valleys, crystal-clear lakes and glaciers. In Mt. Cook National Park we walk the base of the highest mountain in New Zealand. The areas we visit have been carefully chosen for their scenic beauty. January is summertime in New Zealand, with many wildflowers and trees, such as the flaming Red Rata in full bloom. Rainforest areas are filled with fern trees. We’ll hike the valley leading to the base of Mt. Cook, crossing several suspension bridges. NEW ZEALAND HIKING ADVENTURE New Zealand has some of the most varied and dramatic scenery in the world. Dominated by the Southern Alps, New Zealand’s South Island is filled with natural attractions. Deep fjords, glaciers, spectacular walking, tracks, streams of pure water, wide beaches, historic towns, fascinating plants and wildlife, clean air welcoming people – New Zealand has it all. EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF NEW ZEALAND WITH A SMALL, CONGENIAL GROUP... Sponsored by internationally-known Tanque Verde Ranch. Hiking Director Virginia Van Der Veer has hiked extensively in New Zealand. Outstanding New Zealand Guide, Larry Buck accompanies the group. THIS HIKING ADVENTURE ON NEW ZEALAND’S SOUTH ISLAND INCLUDES: • All hotel accommodations, daily, hearty breakfasts and multi-course dinners. • Sightseeing in all places, including “Lord of the Rings” country. • Christchurch - the “Garden City” of New Zealand. • Queenstown - the “Adventure Capital” of New Zealand. • Hikes on Abel Tasman Track, Matukituki Valley, Rob Roy Glacier, Mt. Aspiring National Park, Queenstown, Mt. Cook National Park, and coastal hikes. • Day Hike on the Mitford track, one of the world’s classic walks. • Day Hike on the famous Routeburn Track. • Walk the Fox Glacier Valley. • Cruise on Lake Te Anau; Rainforest day hike on the Kepler Track. • Optional Routeburn Track (2 nights, 3 days). See www.ultimatehikes.co.nz. Extra charge. • Optional Milford Track (5 days, 4 nights). See www.ultimatehikes.co.nz. Extra charge. • All transportation within New Zealand, guided by New Zealanders. • Air transfers. THIS HIKING ADVENTURE ON NEW ZEALAND’S SOUTH ISLAND INCLUDES: • All hotel accommodations, daily, hearty breakfasts and multi-course dinners. PRICING... • Sightseeing in all places, including “Lord of the Rings” country. Tour price is $5,295. • Christchurch - the “Garden City” of New Zealand. Single supplement is $1,295. • Queenstown - the “Adventure Capital” of New Zealand. Deposit of $800 is due at time of booking. • Hikes on Abel Tasman Track, Matukituki Valley, Rob Roy Full payment is due at the Ranch by Oct. 1, 2017. Glacier, Mt. Aspiring National Park, Queenstown, Mt. Cook Early booking is advised due to small group size. National Park, and coastal hikes. Tour begins and ends in Christchurch, NZ. • Day Hike on the Mitford track, one of the world’s classic walks. • Day Hike on the famous Routeburn Track. • Walk the Fox Glacier Valley. For further details or to register, please contact Virginia at the • Cruise on Lake Te Anau; Rainforest day hike on the Tanque Verde Ranch. Kepler Track. 520.296.6275 | 1.800.234.3833 • Optional Routeburn Track (2 nights, 3 days). See 520.731.5580 (direct) | 520.721.9426 (fax) www.ultimatehikes.co.nz. Extra charge. [email protected] | www.tanqueverderanch.com • Optional Milford Track (5 days, 4 nights). See www.ultimatehikes.co.nz. Extra charge. • All transportation within New Zealand, guided by New Zealanders. • Air transfers. .
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