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Alpine Flowers Tour
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This is a 7-day tour exploring some iconic subalpine and alpine mountain location in the Canterbury section of the Southern Alps. This is the third summer in which we have run this programme and it just keeps getting better and better. The combination of a small group size (maximum of 6), keen and interested participants, outstanding scenery, a knowledgeable guide and not too great a distance to travel each day helps to make this a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Check out this link to view images captured during the Alpine Flowers programmes of the summer of 2008-09: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2029276&id=1154457693&l=9c1cf18a71
Itinerary Day 1 Pick up in Christchurch from 10.00am. Travel via Rakaia Gorge to Mt Hutt. First night at Staveley in historic Ross Cottage & Mountain Beech Lodge. Day 2 Hakatere Conservation Park. The glaciated intermontane basins and braided rivers of this park have been nominated for World Heritage status. They contains many threatened subalpine habitats and we will have the opportunity to look for some uncommon and rare plants. Second night at Staveley. Day 3 Drive from Staveley to Aoraki/Mt Cook. Morning tea on Mt John beside Lake Tekapo (weather permitting). Activities include the Park Information Centre, a short walk in Governors Bush and walk up the Tasman Valley track. Visit adjacent wetlands to view black stilt/kaki, the world’s rarest wading bird. Accommodation and dinner at Glentanner Park. Day 4 Second day in Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park. Hooker Valley Track – a highlight of a visit to the park. Second night at Glentanner. Day 5 Travel from Glentanner to Mt Dobson Conservation Area for a few hours botanising and photography in the main basin. Return to Staveley for dinner & accommodation. Day 6 Travel from Staveley to Arthur’s Pass, stopping at the shrublands on the Lake Lyndon Road in the Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park. The rest of the day is spent in Arthur’s Pass National Park. . Accommodation & dinner at Arthur’s Pass. Day 7 Travel from Arthur’s Pass to Christchurch stopping at Cave Stream & Kura Tãwhiti/Castle Hill reserves, Dry Stream and Porter’s Pass. Arrive back in Christchurch by 5.00 pm.
What to bring Personal Toilet gear; Personal first aid (e.g. plasters, Disprin); earplugs (if you are a light sleeper); a book to read Clothing and Footwear A good quality waterproof parka; light nylon parka; warm clothing – 3 layers, gloves, warm hat; lighter clothing - shorts, light slacks / long pants, shirts, sun hat; clothing to change into at night; sandals or light footwear; day pack with plastic bag waterproof liner; hiking boots or stout walking shoes, spare socks sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent; drink bottle (1 litre). Optional Binoculars, camera, walking poles, hand lens |
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