Wings Over Wairarapa 2011 
Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track
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Located in the South West of the South Island the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track offers a new and still undiscovered corner of New Zealand. The 3 day hike is along coastal terraces and up on to the Hump Ridge that borders Fiordland National Park World Heritage Area. Coastal, bush and sub alpine scenery combined with interesting local history and spectacular sunsets make the Hump Ridge track an incredible experience.
On the track accommodation is in modern back country huts featuring gas heating and cooking, solar lighting, flush toilets, hot showers and drying rooms. All meals are provided and your track guide will even cook you porridge for breakfast. Rooms are twin singles or super king with shared facilities adn all linen is provided. A self contained cabin with ensuite and kitchen are available as an upgrade option. A heli-packing service takes your pack by helicopter between huts which means you need only carry a small day pack whilst walking each day.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Departs:
2010 - Nov 23, Dec 7, 28
2011 - Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
Feb 1, 8, 13, 22, Mar 8, 22
Apr 5
Accommodation: Twin share
Start/Finish: Tuatapere Season 01 Nov 10 - 30 Apr 11
The walk package includes:
All meals and accompanying guide, One nights hotel accommodation in Tuatapere, Two nights accommodation on the track, Twin single or super king beds with linen on the track, hot showers, Track Transport to Track Burn, Heli-packing around the circuit, Souvenir tee shirt.
Optional Extras
CHILDREN:
Upgrade to a self contained cabin at Okaka Hut and Port Craig Village with twin single or super king beds, ensuite and hot shower.
Heliflifting between the huts for non-walking partners.
Extra night in Tuatapere after the walk at the Waiau Hotel including dinner and breakfast.
Non-guided, freedom walk packages and one day walks also available, please request information from Kirra Holidays.
10 - 15 years
DEPOSIT - PAYMENT
Due to limited availability and high demand, your Hump Ridge Track booking must be protected by payment to Kirra Holidays by a deposit per person within 7 days of confirmation and a final balance 65 days prior to departure.
Pricing | Day by Day | Map | Comments |
Pricing Table
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| price per person | Adult | Child |
| 01 Oct 10 - 30 Sep 11 | $1,426.00 | $1,426.00 |
Cancellation fees are not negotiable - strongly recommend travel insurance.
Day 1 - Tuatapere
| The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track experience begins in the township of Tuatapere. Ensuring you arrive and
Report to the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Office by 5.30pm for track and safety briefing and to pickup
accommodation passes and maps. Your overnight accommodation in Tuatapere is included. (D) |
Day 2 - Tuatapere to Okaka Hut
| You will start your fi rst day of walking by heading inland from the coast and your lunch stop will be at
our Waterbridge shelter. After lunch the track gets a lot steeper as you climb the ridge to Stag Point where
the bush opens up and you get a beautiful view of Te Waewae Bay. You can actually see Okaka Lodge
from Stag Point. The bush gives way to sub alpine tussock grasses and its not long till the Okaka Lodge
(890m) and the stunning loop track now. Okaka Lodge is such a welcome sight for so many people. Often because its not at all what they are expecting, its not a DOC hut. This accommodation offers you a super king bed and a hot shower on arrival, You can unwind and relax on the comfy leather couches infront of our gas fire, appreciating the beautiful views before your three course evening meal. After dinner, wander around the loop and take your time admiring our sandstone tors and mountain tarns at sunset. (B, L, D) Walking distance: 19kms/7 -9 hours |
Day 3 - Okaka Lodge to Port Craig Lodge
| As the track takes you along the Hump Ridge you are surrounded by beautiful views. The Cameron
Mountains to your right, Waitutu Teraces just below, rugged South Coast in front and Te Waewae Bay to
the left. Breathtaking. As you walk the surrounding bush changes with your decent. When you finish your decent of the Hump Ridge you are met by our historic viaducts. Four in total, you will walk over three - the largest being the Percy Burn Viaduct; largest wooden viaduct in the world. Port Craig Village, where you spend your second night is full of history. Mussel beach is only five minutes walk and you have a good chance of seeing the resident Hector's dolphins playing in the waves around the old wharf poles. Such a beautiful spot, you wont want to leave. (B, L, D) Walking distance: 19kms/7 - 9 hours |
Day 4 - Port Craig Lodge to Tuatapere
| The easiest of the three days of walking, this day you walk through undulating native bush and along
deserted golden beaches. Have a look for fresh deer prints in the sand, they like to come out and walk
along the beach as well. Blowholes beach has a ring of rocks along the waters edge, depending on the tide you will see why they call it Blowholes... Back to Tuatapere, at the end of your journey you will bid farewell to new found walking buddies and swap email addresses for photos when you arrive home again - proud of your Hump Ridge Track accomplishment and unable to forget those beautiful sights. (B, L) Walking distance: 17kms/5 - 7 hours |
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