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Shuttle Service for Wilderness Trekking in Mt Aspiring National
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Wilkin River Jets and Backcountry Helicopters
provide a shuttle service for trekking and hiking amidst the stunning
wilderness areas of Mt Aspiring National Park, situated close
to Wanaka New Zealand. Enjoy multiday trekking and hiking amongst
lush native rainforest, alpine vegetation and ancient river valleys
with access by scenic helicopter or jet boat safari.
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Helicopter
Access & Transfers
Enjoy incredible aerial views of the National Park with our helicopter
access for trampers, hunters and day walkers:
- Top Forks - $170pp (min 4)
- Young Forks - $150pp (min 3)
- Siberia Valley Forks - $125pp (min4)
- Makarora Hut - $500 one way
- Hunter Valley - $900 one way
- Ferguson/Forbes Hut - $900 one way
- Dingle - $900 one way (DOC permit required)
- Albert Burn - $600 one way
- Fish - $450 one way
- Bonar Flats - $900 one way
- Burke - $800 one way
- Howe - $800 one way
- Landsborough - $900 one way
- Blue - $550 one way
- Big Hopwood - $550 one way
- Thomas - $1000 one way
- Wills Hut - $800 one way (DOC permit required)
Maximum 4 passengers wih a weight total of 550kg. |
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River Taxi
- Pick up or drop off
Jet boating transport for trampers, hunters and day walkers:
- Kerin Forks - $85 fixed rate per person
- Young River Mouth - $25 fixed rate per person
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your adventure now |
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Some walk and trekking options...
Each of the Great Kiwi Walks below has an‘energy’
rating from ‘low’ to ‘high’, which indicates
a suggested fitness level for each of the trekking and hiking
options. This is designed to assist you with choosing the right
walk. Please contact us for further
advice on any of these trekking and hiking options. |
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Gillespie
Pass
A 3 to 4 day 58km wilderness circuit offering epic trekking
and hiking admist spectacular New Zealand alpine scenery:
- Enjoy trekking and hiking in native rainforest and pristine
river valleys overlooked by the rugged snow capped Mt Awful
and Mt Alba, with an overnight stay at the Young hut.
- Climb the stunning Gillespie Pass (1490m) before descending
to the Siberia Valley for an overnight stay in the Siberia hut.
- Trek to Lake Crucible, a stunning alpine lake nestled under
Mt Alba, before meeting your helicopter or jet boat in the Siberia
Valley for a return to Makarora.
- High Energy Level – Experienced Trampers
Alpine Lakes
- Stunning day trekking and hiking from Top Forks in the Wilkin
Valley, following the North branch of the Wilkin River to Lake
Diana and Lake Lucidus, a spectacular moraine lake.
- Medium Energy Level
Rabbit Pass
- Challenging trekking and hiking amoungst stunning wilderness
areas, starting from Top Forks with access by helicopter or
jet boat safari.
- Trek in native forest and alpine herbfields before climbing
to Rabbit Pass, with spectacular views of Mt Aspiring National
Park, and a descent to the East Matukituki Valley.
- Very High Energy Level – Very Experienced Trampers
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