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WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS: NEW ZEALAND
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS • TRIP CODE: SNZEXPM
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New Zealand is a land where high peaks, icefields, lush vegetation, and the ocean meet. The AMARUK ® New Zealand Expedition explores the best New Zealand has to offer.
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Spectacular mountains and vegetation. Unusual wildlife.
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Meeting is at Christchurch (CHC) at 09:00am on day 1, and return is at Christchurch (CHC) by 11:00pm on day 8.
Participants are asked to plan on arriving at least one day prior to the start of the expedition, and on leaving at least one day after the end of the expedition.
» Traveling to New Zealand
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Day 1 • Meeting at Christchurch Airport. Equipment checks and briefing. Transportation by helicopter to trail head. Backcountry camping.
Day 2 • Trekking. Backcountry camping.
Day 3 • Trekking. Backcountry camping.
Day 4 • Trekking. Backcountry camping.
Day 5 • Trekking. Backcountry camping.
Day 6 • Trekking. Backcountry camping.
Day 7 • Trekking. Backcountry camping..
Day 8 • Return to Christchurch. Debriefing. Transfer to Christchurch Airport.
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TECHNICAL LEVEL
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PHYSICAL DEMAND
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The return distance travelled is approximately 60km (37.5 miles), with an elevation gain of about 2000 m (6,600 ft). The maximum reached altitude is about 2,000 m (6,600 ft). This expedition may involve extreme temperature variations, travel on scree and boulders, as well as very difficult terrain, challenging obstacle and river crossings, side hilling, and bushwhacking.
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An excellent level of physical fitness is required for this expedition in order to sustain several hours a day of continuous strenuous physical activity, as well as frequent extreme and sudden elevation gains, while carrying a heavy backpack.
Previous backpacking experience is required.
» Preparation Tips
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Accommodations • Backcountry participating camping. Transportation • Return transportation between Christchurch (CHC) and trail head. Group Size • Maximum 6 participants. Wilderness Guide • PAWGI certified Wilderness Guide or Instructor. Meals • Expedition food (minimum of 1,500 Calories per day). Fees • All backcountry and camping permit fees. Equipment • Hygiene & personal care items, tent (shared), water filter, camp stove & fuel, cooking utensils, Bear Deterrent, First Aid Kit, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), GPS, and Satellite phone.
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Airfare • To/from Christchurch Airport. Personal Equipment • Packing equipment, sleeping equipment, clothing, footwear, hydration system. Extras • Accommodations and meals on the night prior to the start of the expedition, or following the end of the expedition. Budget • $300 for incidentals. Insurance • Travel & Cancellation insurance, and medical insurance.
» Travel Insurance
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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REGISTRATION & INQUIRIES
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