New Zealand Walking and Wine

Exclusive access to the Tuatapere Hump Ridge track!

Level 4: Long kilometres, steep ascents and descents, rough terrain underfoot, walking up to 9 hours per day.

There is plenty of luxury at night and experiences to really feel the best of New Zealand by day. Our hut to hut walking provides the appreciated balance of wilderness access with a hot shower and a warm bed at night. Come with GirlsTrek and discover the Tuatapere Hump Ridge track at the very tip of south island New Zealand. For the duration of your trek GirlsTrek has EXCLUSIVITY over the trail. High up on the ridge you will experience sweeping coastal views and trek through beautiful protected forest abundant in bird life. If you are keen to sample the best of New Zealand walking and wine then this is the one for you!

Day 1: Queenstown 

Arrive and settle in for the night to join your guide and fellow GirlTrekkers for a relaxed dinner and briefing

Day 2:  Arrowtown Cycle / Tuatapere

Enjoy a scenic e bike ride along the trails and a chance to grab a bite to eat in Arrowtown

Afternoon private transfer to Tuatapere, home style dinner at the lodge and guide briefing.

Day 3: Hump Ridge Track

12-15km trek, scenic helicopter ride, overnight stay at lodge, breakfast and dinner and packed lunch.

Day 4: Hump Ridge Track 

20km trek, historic trails with 360 degree views of bays and mountains, mountain cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 5: Hump Ridge Track / Queenstown

20km trek, beach and bush trails, transfer to Queenstown 

 Day 6: Winery tour / Queenstown

Free morning to explore Queenstown, Winery tour and celebratory long lunch.

Day 7: Queenstown

Breakfast and free morning before departure.

Level 4: Walks are 8 hours per day at a faster pace, rough tracks with some scrambling.

GirlsTrek trips are graded according to the length of hours out on the trails, the type of trails underfoot
and the fitness required to comfortably walk longer distances, on tougher terrain, for several days in a row.
For our Level 4 trips, we request that you have the following experience/fitness to join:

Experience hiking a multi-day trek in the last 4 years that required you to walk for up to 8hrs per day on undulating terrain.

OR Experience hiking 2 x  GirlsTrek Level 3 trips in the past 4 years. 

AND 4-5 hours a week of regular consistent exercise that involves hiking / running or fast walking.

INCLUSIONS:

• 7 days trekking and experiences fully hosted with GirlsTrek
• Boutique hotel accommodation in Queenstown
• Mountain lodge accommodation on trek
• EXCLUSIVE use of Hump Ridge Trail for 3 days – no other walkers allowed.
• Local NZ Wilderness Guide
• Private transfer return to Tuatapere for Humpridge track trek
• Helicopter ride to beginning of track
• E-cycling tour from Arrowtown
• Winery Visit - Gibbston Valley
• Currency fluctuation absorbed
• Seasonal Adjustment included
• All accommodation twin share basis*
• All meals as per itinerary
• Local transport
• Champagne celebration
• Small group size travel 
• GirlsTrek Gift
• Trip specific packing list with expert advice and great discounts
• Information get together to detail the trip and answer any of your questions
• Private group chat for messages and photos
• At home training programme to prepare you for your trek