Lake McIvor Guided Walk with Scenic Flight

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Lake McIvor Guided Walk with Scenic Flight

General Information


1000+ yr old native forests
Type:
Walking / Hiking
Price from:
750 NZD /person
Phone:
0800 239 255
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
  • No Credit Card
  • No Cheque
  • No Travellers cheque
  • No Paypal
  • No Wire Transfer
Duration:
2 days
Location Start:
Te Anau
Location Finish:
Te Anau
We Speak:
English
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Last updated: 05/25/2009

After a stunning flight over Lake Te Anau we land on Lake McIvor itself. We are then left in this pristine environment to commence our walk along the Lake McIvor edge through native forest.

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1000+ yr old native forests Sunny spot! Easy walking Pristine lake Camp by Alpine lake View over Lake Te Anau

Itinerary

Day 1

We walk through native forest containing clusters of 1000+ year old beech trees and moss gardens. The terrain is flat and easy walking until our picturesque lunch spot which is approx 1.5 hours from where we started.

After lunch we have a 1 - 2 hour gradual walk uphill through Alpine tussock mainly to our camping spot in a remote valley by an Alpine lake surrounded by the Barrier Peaks, where we go for a swim and have dinner.

After a scrumptious dinner we walk to an adjacent clearing approx 20 mins away in the hope spotting a few deer and other wildlife including numerous native birds and the possibility of seeing the camp's resident Kiwi.

Day 2

After a sound night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, we commence our descent through green, luscious, native bush, down towards Lake Te Anau. There are no marked tracks, it's all deer trails following an underground river that has its source up at Lake McIvor. We stop for lunch at a scenic waterfall over looking the middle arm of Lake Te Anau and the Takahe reserve. After lunch we continue our descent and arrive at Lake Te Anau at approx 4pm where our boat transports us back to the Te Anau township.

Extra Information

Inclusions -
ALL FOOD and COOKING EQUIPMENT [catered to your dietary needs]
Exclusions -
transport to Te Anau
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.

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