Itinerary

Day 1

From our drop off point, we walk above the tree line, along the ridge over the fine sand like terrain towards a group of rocky outcrops that stand proud of the mountainside. We reach these rocks approximately 90 minutes later and eat lunch, looking out over range after range of mountains.
After a hearty lunch its time to leave the rocky terrain and navigate our way down the side of the mountain through the ancient, untouched, native forest. The ground is soft underfoot as we traverse fallen beech trees and undergrowth until we reach another vantage point further around the ridge. Looking out over ‘Snow White Clearing', we can see the riverside spot where we will be camping for the night.

Another 90 minutes or so, and we are out to the valley floor where we set up camp. Here there is the opportunity to go for a walk upstream spotting wildlife such as Deer, rare Blue Ducks and other NZ natives or relax, swim and bathe in the river before we have a traditional kiwi bush tucker feed and camp fire marshmallows.

Day 2

We rise with the birds, have a cooked breakfast before crossing, and then follow the river downstream for approximately 1.5k. Then it's up through the forestry for lunch in a scenic clearing.

After lunch we drop back down again through low level woodland arrive out at the end of Hope arm, Lake Manapouri. Here you have the option of chilling out whilst we wait for our boat to collect us or taking an additional small walk to the end of the peninsula that is on the other side of the bay.

The adventure is wrapped up with a 40 minute boat ride back to Pearl Harbour, Manapouri, where we disembark and rejoin civilisation.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

FULL SAFETY KIT [Your guide is trained in First Aid and is carrying the latest technological equipment to ensure help can be raised swiftly in case of an emergency]

Exclusions -

transport to Manapouri

Extras -

Please make sure you check our 'what to bring' checklist under 'walks' on our website.

Some items are essential, if you don't have them we can source them for you at extra cost.


Season is October to April

Departs on demand


Max 7 people per guide


Trip can be customised to make longer or shorter, prices vary.

Trips can be arranged ex Queenstown, ask for details.