The World Famous Milford Track
Take the opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful tramps in New Zealand
Dates : 19th to 26th of January 2010
Tramping
In New Zealand, we don’t walk, but we “tramp”. Since I have been in New Zealand, I have enjoyed many tramping trips. Standing on the top of our mountains often brings tears to my eyes and I think of how I would love others to enjoy the scenery that New Zealand has been gifted with.
The Milford Track
Often described as the “Finest Walk in the World”, a 55km moderate tramp, with up to 7 hours walking on some of the days. The track starts at the head of Lake Te Anau, follows the Clinton Valley over Mackinnon Pass (1,100m) and then down the Arthur River to Milford Sound. The landscape is absolutely stunning.
Tramping the track takes 3-4 days and the whole trip will take 8 days including transport from Christchurch. The trip would commence directly after the world congress on the 19th of January 2010. After completing the Milford track, you will finish with a boat trip to enjoy the majestic Milford Sound itself.
"Independent Walking" is a low cost "no frills" way of tramping, (compared to the much more expensive commercial guided trips). Independent walkers carry all their own equipment, clothing, sleeping bag, food (supplied), etc and share the domestic chores. The trip is suitable for people of a wide age group, provided you are healthy and can carry a pack of about 12-13kg for 3 or 4 days over some rocky surfaces with a few stiff climbs and descents. Generally we do not recommend that children under 13 years of age participate, though this can depend on the individual.
One needs to have access to suitable tramping equipment, we will supply a list in advance and you can either bring it yourself or hire the equipment in Christchurch.
The price for the trip is NZ$1,025
PLACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON A “FIRST COME FIRST SERVED” BASIS. AS THERE IS A HUGE DEMAND FOR THE MILFORD TRACK AND WE MUST BOOK THE TRACK IN JULY WE ASK YOU TO MAKE A COMMITMENT BY THE END OF JUNE.
Proposed Schedule:
19th January
Drive to Omarama via Mount Cook to see Village and go on the Hooker Valley walk. Option (at extra cost) for airplane flight over Mount Cook from Tekapo.
20 January
Drive to Te Anau with stop at Goldfields (with optional Jetboat ride at extra cost) and stop to look at bungy jumping (opportunity to book a jump for return journey!)
21 January
Drive to Te Anau Downs for afternoon ferry to beginning of track, walk to Clinton Hut
22 January
Walk to Mintaro Hut
23 January
Walk to Dumpling Hut
24 Janaury
Walk to Sandfly Point, take boat to Milford Sound to arrive at about 2.30pm. Go into Milford Sound for afternoon cruise. Stay at Milford Sound for the night.
25 January
Drive to Queenstown and see sights along the way. Visit Chinese Village in Arrowtown and go to top of Gondola in Queenstown.
26 January
Drive back to Christchurch. Visit bungy jumping again if anyone has booked for it. Go back via East Coast and visit Benmore Dam.
Proposed Gear checklist
Pack & liner & cover
Sleeping bag
Parka
Boots
Shorts
Socks (wool or polypropylene)
2 singlets (wool or polypropylene)
Thermal shirt and jersey (wool or polypropylene)
Long johns or trousers (wool or polypropylene)
Hats and gloves (wool or polypropylene)
Laces, togs (swim wear)
LIGHT overtrousers
2-3 underpants
SMALL torch
Small 1st Aid kit
Light sneakers
Top & trousers for hut wear
Handkerchiefs
Spoon, knife, fork, plate, mug or cup
Toilet gear/towel
Insect repellent
Sun screen (factor 30+)
Sunglasses
Plastic water bottle
Plastic bags
For more information contact us:
Please contact us as soon as possible by e-mail transportation@subudworldcongress2010.com if you are interested and we will send you further details.
Click here for an application form.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO TRAMPING WITH YOU!
Arif Matthee