Rob Roy Glacier
This full day walk starts from Queenstown with a scenic drive over the Crown Range (or pick-up from Wanaka) and into the Matukituki Valley west of Lake Wanaka in the Mount Aspiring National Park. Walk up through beech forest to view the magnificent Rob Roy Glacier. High snow capped mountains provide a magnificent backdrop for the drive and walk up this beautiful river valley.
DURATION: 9 hours (approx)
WALKING TIME: 5 hours (approx)
WALKING DISTANCE: 10kms (reasonable fitness required)
TRACK: Well used uneven walking track (4-5kms each way - 5-600m elevation)
DEPARTURE: (Oct to May) 7.30am
PICK UP: from all Queenstown & Wanaka accommodations
Pickup can be in Wanaka at 9.00am
HIGHLIGHTS: Spectacular snow-capped mountain and lake views Magnificent Rob Roy Glacier, variety of bird life, ancient native beech forest, mosses, lichens and ferns, waterfalls and river gorge
PRICES:
Regular Price - Adult NZ$330.00 - Child (under 14) NZ$180.00
Privately Guided Price - Adult NZ$398.00 - Child NZ$205.00
includes all transport and picnic lunch
Valid 1st Oct 2008 until 30th Sept 2009
MINIMUM NUMBERS: Two persons (adult) or equivalent price
Privately guided option is available for a total wilderness experience.
All of our GUIDED NATURE WALKS are selected for their natural beauty, and their difference from each other. This walk is an excellent walk for people interested in variety, lake, river valley, forests, mountain views, geology, glaciers, native birds and/or photography.
Guided Nature Walks since 1868
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Glacier Walk
