DAY 1: Queenstown - Wanaka - Mt Aspiring National Park - Rob Roy Glacier

10 km, approx.?4 hours walking (Moderate Grade).

Pickup from Queenstown and you'll enjoy a two-hour car journey to Mt Aspiring National Park. The road to Mt Aspiring National Park is an adventure on its own. Drive up and over the Grown Range road - the highest main road in New Zealand with an altitude of 1121 metres.


Then a scenic drive past Lake Wanaka, and into the Matukituki valley. From here, your guided hike begins through farmland with sheep and cattle, and then across a swing bridge into the alpine rainforest to emerge above the treeline into the alpine herb fields opposite four glacier faces - a perfect lunch spot and a base for further exploration of this magical valley. Rob Roy Glacier itself remains hidden for most of the trail, but now and then the veil of native Beech forest slips to reveal teasing glimpses of white contrasted against the blue sky. After about an hour and a half, there's a gradual transition to more sparse alpine vegetation, signalling you're close to the head of the valley. Then up on a rocky clearing, the vista suddenly opens up dramatically and we're rewarded with unobstructed views of the glacier hanging thousands of feet above us. Then a return downhill walk on the same track to the car park.

You'll be transferred back to your Wanaka accommodation. You'll enjoy a glamping tonight on an iconic high county deer farm.

Accommodation: Glamping on a deer farm
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2: 4WD High Country Safari - Mou Waho Island

Approx.?1 - 2 hours walking (Easy Grade).

Traveling in a luxury four-wheel drive vehicle you will ascend through the working deer farm, you'll not only see but feed Deer, sheep and alpaca. Climbing to over 1300m in elevation directly behind the Lake Wanaka township. Enjoy a gourmet morning tea while you soak in the unforgettable and unmatched views of the entire Wanaka basin, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and the Wanaka township. Walk through the historic goldfields and see first-hand how life was for the miners of the goldrush era. Your guide will help paint the picture with commentary of the mining village and the hand build water ways that still surround it.


Your afternoon activities include a cruise to the remote and magical Mou Waho Island nature reserve and guided bush walk. The island is predator–free and home to the rare flightless Buff Weka (extinct on the mainland since 1920). Your walk will reveal the island's secret – a lake right on top of the island! Enjoy afternoon tea on top of the island overlooking both of the lakes, in the vibrant birdsong and the panorama of the Southern Alps spread out before you.

You'll be transferred back to the luxury The Ridgeline Homestead at Mahu Whenua for pre-dinner canapés as well as a premium selection of wine and beverages at sunset, and an exquisite dinner.

Accommodation: The Ridgeline Homestead at Mahu Whenua
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3: Heli-Hike As Seen in "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings"

3 Scenic Helicopter Flights | 2 Alpine Landings | 4.5 hrs duration | 2 hours walking

Aboard your helicopter following the Eagles flight before landing on glaciated Fog Peak, where to admire Mt Aspiring (Tititea) at 3033m, and it's surrounding glacier cloaked panorama of the breathtaking Southern Alps. Amazingly you can see 3 Trilogy film sites from here. Skimming the razor back ridges, you fly and land on Treble Cone’s Towers Ridge.


You soak in the view between the Towers and then walk the very footsteps that the legendary dwarves, wizard, and our little heroic ring carrier traversed in their quest over the top of the Misty Mountains, as seen in the Hobbit movie.

On your quest, you descend 2 hours of guided hike from 2000m, traversing the ridge line, revealing huge rock pillars, canyons, cliffs and glaciers draining into rivers, joining the beautiful jewel blue lake far below. The laketown of Wanaka is to the east.

This downhill walk has amazing diversity, revealing unexpected wonders. Home of the fearless New Zealand falcon, and the curious kea, a unique, inquisitive mountain parrot.

You’ll be transferred back to the luxury The Ridgeline Homestead at Mahu Whenua for pre-dinner canapés as well as a premium selection of wine and beverages at sunset, and an exquisite dinner.

Accommodation: The Ridgeline Homestead at Mahu Whenua
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4: Self Expedition on the "healing the land"

At your doorstep, it's over 55,000 hectares of majestic beauty - towering mountains, lush green valleys, native bush, forests and meandering rivers.

The property consists of four adjoining high country sheep stations - Motatapu, Mt Soho, Glencoe and Coronet Peak - which, combined, stretch from Glendhu Bay in Wanaka all the way through to Arrowtown in Queenstown and host some of the most iconic and dramatic natural alpine scenery in New Zealand.


What makes the land even more very special is its magical story. From the start, the owner's vision is start an extensive plant regeneration and native bird breeding programme in addition to introducing sustainable farming practices.

To ensure that the owner's conservation initiatives continue, more than 90% of the land has been protected by covenants (Queen Elizabeth II National Trust), making it the largest conservation undertaking on private land in New Zealand's history.

So today you can set up your goal for a walk/hike on the property. You will be provided with chef prepared morning tea, refreshments and a picnic lunch to enjoy.

Your guide will then pick you up and transfer you to Queenstown.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This itinerary is provided as example only - prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation.

- 1 night glamping on a high country deer farm, 2 nights' accommodation at the luxury The Ridgeline Homestead at Mahu Whenua
- Guided activities with most experienced local guides
- Heli-hike over "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" country
- Cruise to Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve on Lake Wanaka
- 4WD high country safari
- Return transport to/from Queenstown
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners plus afternoon tea or afternoon tea. Pre-dinner canapés as well as a premium selection of wine and beverages served with canapés at Mahu Whenua
- All inclusive pricing

Day 1: Approximately 10 km, 4 hours
Day 2: 1 - 2 hours easy walk
Day 3: Heli hike, approximately 2 hours of guided hike from 2000m, traversing the ridgeline
Day 4: Self guided walk on 55,000 hectares of private land from your accommodation doorstep, so you can set your own goal!

Total: Approximately 15 - 20 km

- The departure point is Queenstown, New Zealand.
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Queenstown.

We provide private car or helicopter transfer service. Please contact us to quote and arrange private transfer. E: [email protected] 

In New Zealand, January and February are the warmest months of the year (Summer). The temperature is in the 75F/25C range. February is generally regarded as the best weather month which means it's also popular on the trail.

March temperatures average at 70F/21C and is the most stable time of year to visit weather-wise, with little rain and low wind. April and May start to get a little cooler in the South, but it offers crisp clear evenings for stargazing.

June to August is Winter. Temperatures in the far south experiences an average of 47F/8C.

September to November start to warm up with flowers dotting the green forests. The average temperature is 58F/15C in the South.

OCT4 Pty Ltd trading as ONLY LUXE CLUB acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by ONLYLUXE CLUB.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to ONLYLUXE CLUB. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price. The current surcharge for all credit cards is 3% of the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify OCT4 PTY LTD, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Not suited for children under the age of 8.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise OCT4 PTY LTD and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. OCT 4 PTY LTD and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the OCT4 PTY LTD and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which OCT4 Pty Ltd or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure OCT4 Pty Ltd will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the OCT4 PTY LTD and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.