On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:57:13 +1300, in message ,
Fred wrote:

wrote in message
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Howdie all,

Without my life story getting in the way, basically how much would I in
need in Australian dollars to walk both Milford Track and Routeburn
Tracks ignoring airfares and gear (which i mostly have already, from my
other bush walking adventures).

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There are two ways to walk these tracks. (called tramping in NZ) As a guided
walker you will join a large party and have your gear provided, meals
supplied and cooked etc. That's the expensive option - over $1000 per track
or thereabouts (that could be a bit outdated now)

That's about right for the Routeburn.
The Milford guided walk costs around $1600-$1750.


Alternatively go as a
'freedom walker'. Means carrying your own gear, and preparing meals etc.