Trekking trips in NZ (ex UK)?

I'm looking for a two to three-week trekking trip to NZ from the UK in
Jan/Feb 2007. Several companies do them, but many seem to offer mainly
day hiking. I’m hoping for at least two multi-day trips including trips
like the Routeburn track (or the Grand Traverse), Stewart Island and the
Heaphy (I've done Tongariro, Keplar, Abel Tasman & Q. Charlotte). I’ve
already looked at:
http://www.highplaces.co.uk/
http://www.worldwalks.com/
http://www.walksworldwide.com/
as possibilities, but was wondering if there’s anyone else along those
lines. It doesn't have to be a UK company: I'd be quite happy with a NZ
company: there are plenty of NZ companies doing this sort of thing, so a
recommendation would be nice rather than plucking one off the net.
There's only one of me going, so I'm looking for a group trekking
arrangement.

Thanks, Allan

On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:49:09 +0000, Allan Gould
wrote:

I'm looking for a two to three-week trekking trip to NZ from the UK in
Jan/Feb 2007. Several companies do them, but many seem to offer mainly
day hiking. I’m hoping for at least two multi-day trips including trips
like the Routeburn track (or the Grand Traverse), Stewart Island and the
Heaphy (I've done Tongariro, Keplar, Abel Tasman & Q. Charlotte). I’ve
already looked at:
http://www.highplaces.co.uk/
http://www.worldwalks.com/
http://www.walksworldwide.com/
as possibilities, but was wondering if there’s anyone else along those
lines. It doesn't have to be a UK company: I'd be quite happy with a NZ
company: there are plenty of NZ companies doing this sort of thing, so a
recommendation would be nice rather than plucking one off the net.
There's only one of me going, so I'm looking for a group trekking
arrangement.

Thanks, Allan

You could try http://www.leisuretheme.com A guy in NZ called David
Jones who specialises in personalised itineraries. He's been very
helpful to me on walking related matters. Mention my name.

Jim Hutton

Allan Gould wrote:
I'm looking for a two to three-week trekking trip to NZ from the UK in
Jan/Feb 2007. Several companies do them, but many seem to offer mainly
day hiking. I'm hoping for at least two multi-day trips including trips
like the Routeburn track (or the Grand Traverse), Stewart Island and the
Heaphy (I've done Tongariro, Keplar, Abel Tasman & Q. Charlotte).

It is easy enough and cheaper to just do it yourself without a trekking
company. And if it's company you're after you'll easily find it with
the hut system. NZ is full of people from all over the world keen to
share their experiences.

On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:49:09 +0000, Allan Gould wrote:

I'm looking for a two to three-week trekking trip to NZ from the UK in
Jan/Feb 2007. Several companies do them, but many seem to offer mainly
day hiking. I’m hoping for at least two multi-day trips including trips
like the Routeburn track (or the Grand Traverse), Stewart Island and the
Heaphy (I've done Tongariro, Keplar, Abel Tasman & Q. Charlotte). I’ve
already looked at:
http://www.highplaces.co.uk/
http://www.worldwalks.com/
http://www.walksworldwide.com/
as possibilities, but was wondering if there’s anyone else along those
lines. It doesn't have to be a UK company: I'd be quite happy with a NZ
company: there are plenty of NZ companies doing this sort of thing, so a
recommendation would be nice rather than plucking one off the net.
There's only one of me going, so I'm looking for a group trekking
arrangement.

Thanks, Allan

Your a little bit late, most of the major tramps in NZ are controlled entry and require
reservations. With the Milford and the Routeburn at around one year minimum.
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On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:49:09 +0000, Allan Gould
wrote:

I'm looking for a two to three-week trekking trip to NZ from the UK in
Jan/Feb 2007. Several companies do them, but many seem to offer mainly
day hiking. I'm hoping for at least two multi-day trips including trips
like the Routeburn track (or the Grand Traverse), Stewart Island and the
Heaphy (I've done Tongariro, Keplar, Abel Tasman & Q. Charlotte). I've
already looked at:
http://www.highplaces.co.uk/
http://www.worldwalks.com/
http://www.walksworldwide.com/
as possibilities, but was wondering if there's anyone else along those
lines. It doesn't have to be a UK company: I'd be quite happy with a NZ
company: there are plenty of NZ companies doing this sort of thing, so a
recommendation would be nice rather than plucking one off the net.
There's only one of me going, so I'm looking for a group trekking
arrangement.

Thanks, Allan

Your a little bit late, most of the major tramps in NZ are controlled
entry and require
reservations. With the Milford and the Routeburn at around one year
minimum.
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As a freedom walker you should be able to organise tramps such as Milford
track, Hollyford, Caples/Greenstone, or Stewart Island. Check the Dept. of
conservation (DOC) website. Their site offers a calendar for most major
tramps showing vacancies. And while some (not all) such as the Kepler are
heavily booked in the huts, they offer tent sites. Same with pvt. operated
tramps such as The Hump. I've done them all several times, and have never
had to book more than a month in advance, as long as you can be a bit
flexible with start date. Good luck.

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On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:49:09 +0000, Allan Gould
wrote:

I'm looking for a two to three-week trekking trip to NZ from the UK in
Jan/Feb 2007. Several companies do them, but many seem to offer mainly
day hiking. I'm hoping for at least two multi-day trips including trips
like the Routeburn track (or the Grand Traverse), Stewart Island and the
Heaphy (I've done Tongariro, Keplar, Abel Tasman & Q. Charlotte). I've
already looked at:
http://www.highplaces.co.uk/
http://www.worldwalks.com/
http://www.walksworldwide.com/
as possibilities, but was wondering if there's anyone else along those
lines. It doesn't have to be a UK company: I'd be quite happy with a NZ
company: there are plenty of NZ companies doing this sort of thing, so a
recommendation would be nice rather than plucking one off the net.
There's only one of me going, so I'm looking for a group trekking
arrangement.

Thanks, Allan
There was a posting here very recently re the Milford track and I did
a check for availability - there was nothing however use the contact
form on the DOC website in case there are cancellations!

In view of the above suprising comment I checked website for two tramps.
Milford and The Hump. There are heaps of spaces for freedom walkers on both.
Here is a link to the Milford track calendar which will show availability.
Don't worry about freedom walking as even though you are travelling alone,
you will do each tramp in a group of around 40.You'll soon mix in. It's all
pretty cruisy.

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On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:49:09 +0000, Allan Gould
wrote:

I'm looking for a two to three-week trekking trip to NZ from the UK in
Jan/Feb 2007. Several companies do them, but many seem to offer mainly
day hiking. I'm hoping for at least two multi-day trips including trips
like the Routeburn track (or the Grand Traverse), Stewart Island and the
Heaphy (I've done Tongariro, Keplar, Abel Tasman & Q. Charlotte). I've
already looked at:
http://www.highplaces.co.uk/
http://www.worldwalks.com/
http://www.walksworldwide.com/
as possibilities, but was wondering if there's anyone else along those
lines. It doesn't have to be a UK company: I'd be quite happy with a NZ
company: there are plenty of NZ companies doing this sort of thing, so a
recommendation would be nice rather than plucking one off the net.
There's only one of me going, so I'm looking for a group trekking
arrangement.

Thanks, Allan
There was a posting here very recently re the Milford track and I did
a check for availability - there was nothing however use the contact
form on the DOC website in case there are cancellations!

In view of the above suprising comment I checked website for two tramps.
Milford and The Hump. There are heaps of spaces for freedom walkers on
both. Here is a link to the Milford track calendar which will show
availability. Don't worry about freedom walking as even though you are
travelling alone, you will do each tramp in a group of around 40.You'll
soon mix in. It's all pretty cruisy.

Sorry - forgot to include link.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/serviceavaila...iousBookingId=

That's to Milford - which is regarded as the king daddy of all walks.

This one is to the Hump - a fairly new track. Original part goes way back
but developed for trampers around 5 or 6 years ago.
https://secure.southnet.co.nz/humptr...ndar_popup.htm