Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kea Point Track
HIKING
The trail to Kea Point (two hours return from the village) is lined with native plants and
ends at a platform with excellent views of Aoraki/Mt Cook, the Hooker Valley and the
ice faces of Mt Sefton and the Footstool. Despite the name, you're no more likely to see
a kea here than in other parts of the park.
Sealy Tarns Track
HIKING
The walk to Sealy Tarns (three to four hours return) branches off the Kea Point Track and
continues up the ridge to Mueller Hut (dorm $36), a comfortable 28-bunk hut with gas,
cooking facilities and longdrop toilets.
Alpine Recreation
HIKING, CLIMBING
( 03-680 6736, 0800 006 096;
www.alpinerecreation.com
)
Based in Lake Tekapo, Alpine
Recreation organises high-altitude guided treks, as well as mountaineering courses and
ski touring. Also on offer are guided ascents of Aoraki/Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and other
peaks.
Snow Sports
Alpine Guides
SNOW SPORTS
( 03-435 1834;
www.alpineguides.co.nz
)
Ski-touring, heliskiing, guided climbs and moun-
taineering courses. Its store in the Hermitage sells travel clothing, outdoor and mountain-
eering gear, and rents ice axes, crampons, daypacks and sleeping bags.
Southern Alps Guiding
SNOW SPORTS
( 03-435 1890;
www.mtcook.com
; Old Mountaineers, 3 Larch Grove Rd)
From June to October
heliskiers can head up Tasman Glacier for a 10km to 12km downhill run ($830 to $870).
Private guiding is also available, as well as three- to four-hour helihiking trips on Tasman
Glacier year-round ($450).
Other Activities
Glentanner Horse Trekking
HORSE RIDING
( 03-435 1855;
www.glentanner.co.nz
;
1/2/3hr ride $70/90/150; Nov-Apr)
Leads guided
treks on a high-country sheep station with options suited to all levels of experience.
Glacier Sea-Kayaking
KAYAKING
