This is one Of New Zealand’s Great Walks. It is in Golden Bay at the North Western tip of the South Island. Golden sandy beaches meet coastal forest and granite cliffs on this Great Walk set in NZ’s smallest but most popular national park. It really is an amazing place to relax and explore, with crystal clear waters to refresh yourself in and stunning beaches to stretch out and relax on – all nestled in amongst native forest. Beautiful.

At this stage we are looking for two things:

· Feedback an which of the five options below you would prefer 

· Expressions of interests

Accommodation is limited so you will need to make a firm commitment by the end of this year. All prices here are in NZ dollars. Booking: $200 per person deposit required before 15th Jan non-refundable. Balance is due one month before the booked dates. Cancellation Policy: No refund if tour cancelled within seven days of trip departure; 50% of total refundable if cancelled within one month of departure less $100 booking fee.

The ferry from Wellington to Picton is not included in the prices below. You will need to purchase this yourself for approx.  $65 per person. If people want to stay in rooms that sleep 4 to 6 people they can reduce their costs by $50 to $75 for the trip. 

All options include the following:

Walk from Marahau to Totaranui or Totaranui to Marahau. The track has two major tidal crossings that have to be crossed at low tides –our itinerary is planned around these crossings, so there is no long wait for the tide to go out.

All except option 5 include:

§ All ground transportation from your accommodation in Nelson, Motueka or Marahau

§ All water taxi transportation

§ All accommodations (2 or 3 nights)

§ All luggage transfers

§ 3 packed lunches

§ All food except dinner & breakfast at Awaroa Lodge

Your personalised itinerary, maps of the track and advice to ma 

3 day unguided tour.

Cost: Walk with Lodge, Boat accommodation and kayak – $915 based on twin share accommodation

We kayak a section of the walk – this happens on either day 1 or 3 depending on which way we are walking the track. This means this keeps a 3 day trip – 3 days long and the section we kayak, we miss walking.

(Sample itinerary below)

4 day unguided tour

Cost: Walk with Lodge, Boat accommodation and kayak – $1,115 based on twin share accommodation

We have a ‘rest day’ at Awaora Lodge – making it a 4 day trip. This trip is ideal for a relaxing day with a 2 – 3 hour paddle in and around the area on your rest day.

3 day unguided tour  

Cost: Walk with Lodge & Boat accommodation – $785 per person based on twin share accommodation.

Walk the track with no kayaking

 4 day unguided tour

Cost: Walk with Lodge & Boat accommodation – $985 per person based on twin share accommodation.

Walk the track with no kayaking.

 4 day Backpacker Freedom Walk

Cost: $313. Includes 3 nights accommodation in Dept Of Conservation huts.

Includes:

§ Ground transport from Nelson, Motueka or Marahau

§ Water Taxi Totaranui – Marahau

Please note this trip does not include:

§ Any food or any pack transfers. You will have to carry full packs with your own sleeping bag, cooking equipment and food.Cost: