Gourmet Guided Walks in the Nelson Tasman Region
Gourmet Guided Walks in the Nelson Tasman Region
Southern Wilderness specialises in innovative day and multi-day Gourmet Guided Walks through the three National Parks of the Nelson Tasman region. The Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park, The Coastal Track in Abel Tasman National Parkand the Travers Sabine Circuit in Nelson Lakes National Park are the flagship multi-day walks in the region. Click through the links below to find out more about the walks that we offer in each park:
KAHURANGI NATIONAL PARK – HOME OF THE HEAPHY TRACK
In the Maori language, Kahurangi means ‘treasured possession’. The well-graded Heaphy Track crosses the park and is the longest of the Department of Conservation’s ‘Great Walks’. The Heaphy Track is certainly a trail to be treasured as it passes through some of the oldest rocks, most varied plants and rarest birds in New Zealand. Our 5 day Heaphy Gourmet Guided Walk allows you to walk the track at a comfortable pace with time for side trips and a relax at the huts along the way. Put it on your ‘must do’ list now! If you’re pressed for time or want to stride out the kilometres faster, we also offer a 4 day Heaphy Gourmet Guided Walk.
The Wangapeka Track provides a more challenging alternative east-west traverse through Kahurangi and is a stunning 5 day guided backcountry adventure that crosses two 1000m passes to link some of New Zealand’s finest remote river valleys.
NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARK
Less than 1.5 hrs drive from Nelson, Nelson Lakes National Park is an unspoilt, largely undiscovered alpine wonderland. The Guided 5 day Travers Sabine Circuitprovides an ideal opportunity for walkers to experience the northernmost end of the majestic Southern Alps, following two glacial valleys, crossing an alpine pass and linking lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa.
Our Angelus Alpine Experience is a great way to get a taste of life above bushline in Nelson Lakes. With a walk along the spectactular Robert Ridge and two nights in the suprememly located new DoC hut at Lake Angelus, this 3 day guided circuit is a highlight for anyone visiting the park.
ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
With its stunning golden beaches derived from impressive granite headlands and a backdrop of enchanting native bush, it’s not hard to see why Abel Tasman National Park attracts hikers, kayakers and holidaymakers from all over the world. Our two day Abel Tasman Gourmet Walk and Sail guided package caters for walkers of all fitness levels and abilities and allows visitors to experience the beauty of Abel Tasman National Park without the need to carry a heavy overnight pack. Departing from Nelson, this 2-day Guided Great Walk follows the world-class Abel Tasman Coastal Track, with one night’s exclusive accommodation and mealsaboard aprivate yacht. After lunch on the second day you return to Nelson direct from the park under sail! Contact us today to enquire further about this unique holiday opportunity.
DAY WALKS AND PACKAGES
Southern Wilderness runs day walks in all three national parks for all fitness levels and abilities. We also offer all-inclusive day walks packages for those wanting to experience the wilderness gems within reach of Nelson without the burden of an overnight pack. Contact us to ask about our Nelson Lakes Experience – 3 day walks based from accommodation at the Alpine Lodge in St Arnaud, or our Three Parks Experience which includes one day in each of Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman National Parks, based from city accomodation or a lodge in the surrounding countryside.
Call us on +64 (0) 3 5457544 New Zealand or Australia on 1800 355 768 or CLICK HERE to contact us via email about this Gourmet Package.
Read about Southern Wilderness in some recent national press articles by clicking on the links below.
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