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Whakapapaiti Valley

Now that Aotearoa is at Covid19 Alert Level 1, we are operating small tours with special pricing for the rest of 2020. Contact us for more details and we can create a unique experience just for you. Please note, we create these trips on demand, so if you're a solo traveler, please contact us to check if there is a trip you can join on to. Spectacularly barren rocky alpine terrain gives way to a tussock grass-filled valley. With delicate alpine plants, a river crossing, boardwalks over eerie alpine bog-land, beech forest, and stunning views of Mt Ruapehu, this walk has much to offer, all without having to climb over a mountain!

Difficulty: Moderate

Allow: 6-8 hours

Distance: 10 - 14km

Climb or Descent: 420 -500m

This walk offers a moderate difficulty walk through tussock grass filled valleys, beech forest and stunning views of Mt Ruapehu, without having to climb any mountains!

Not a busy track, this is one of the places to go to avoid crowds and enjoy the solitude of the wilderness.

With lots of variety in the landscape and lots of choices to make the walk longer if you wish, we can add on a little extra distance with some variations to our route.

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Whakapapaiti Valley description

Pricing

Group Guided Tours - NZ$225.00 per person for two or three persons, 4th person for just NZ$95.00!

Groups no larger than 8 per guide.

Traveling Solo: if you book in on a Shared Group Trip for NZ$225.00, but no-one else has booked for that trip, we will let you know if another joins your date. We do require a minimum of 2 persons for a tour to go ahead.

You can email or message us to check.

Private Guided Tour - NZ$445.00 per person for two or more people.

Private Guided Solo Traveller available : NZ$595.00 guarantees it will just be you and the Guide on the trip.

From 225.00NZD

per person

Inclusions

Boots
Clothing and Equipment
Lunches extra charge
National Park Vill. pick-up & drop-off
Whakapapa Vill. pick-up & drop-off

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What our previous guests have said

Myself and my buddy Orla decided to hike the Tongariro Crossing and having looked at reviews online it was obvious Terry was the man to contact. Terry ensured that my buddy had the correct gear for a safe hike and supplied boots, socks, rucksack and confirmed that he would supply lunch, snacks and water for the following day. On the morning of the hike we were collected at our accommodation by Kevin, Gary and our guide Cam. These boys were brilliant from the very start. On our drive to the start of the walk Gary shared his indepth knowledge of the area. Kevin made sure we had all the gear we needed before we headed off. My buddy was not used to hiking and Cam was extremely patient and kind to her, never putting her under pressure. Cam showed us the easiest path to take and adjusted the lunch stop to make sure it was the most enjoyable possible. The lunch was amazing and Cam made us coffee/tea/hot chocolate on site. Cam was extremely aware of his surroundings picking up litter without adjusting his stride and moving children in from the edge without any drama. We had great chats and this guy was the best craic!! He shared endless information on the area and identified the best spots for photo opportunities. The 19+ km flew by with non stop chats and laughs. I cant recommend this group of people enough. They are excellent!

Aine