Mackenzie Country High Country Escape
Description: Take a step into the backcountry and experience some of New Zealand's most beautiful and unique natural landscapes of The Mackenzie Country. Our backcountry wilderness escape takes hikers into the remote reaches of the Cass Valley Wilderness by private access through one of NZ's most impressive High Country Stations. Your journey will start by four wheel drive travel through the braided river system of The Cass River, before hiking into the alpine wilds of The Gamack Range. Braided river crossings and alpine hiking through the ever changing natural beauty of The Mackenzie backcountry. This wilderness hike takes you through timeless beauty and dramatic scenery of flowing velvet covered hills, desert landscapes and intense light, creating an outstanding collection of moods and ever-changing natural beauty. Experience a slice of remote New Zealand landscapes that are found unique to this region of The South Island. A high country wilderness escape, offering a beautiful two day hike into t [cell cut: 1050 characters, first 1000 kept]

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# Mackenzie High Country Escape – Guided Wilderness Hiking NZ

### NZMackenzie Country | South Island

##### Location

### January14-17 Jan 2019

##### Datemore dates ...

### 4 Days 3 Nights

##### Duration

### NZD$2,400/person

##### Price Starts

### 8people

##### Max Small Group

Physical Requirements
Active Guests | Intermediate – Strong Hikers | Read More
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## New Zealand’s most impressive High Country landscapes of The Mackenzie Country

A high country wilderness escape.

Take a step into the backcountry and experience some of New Zealand’s most beautiful and unique natural landscapes of The Mackenzie Country. Our backcountry wilderness escape takes hikers into the remote reaches of the Cass Valley Wilderness by private access through one of NZ’s most impressive High Country Stations. Your journey will start by four wheel drive travel through the braided river system of The Cass River, before hiking into the alpine wilds of The Gamack Range.

## Braided river crossings and alpine hiking through the ever changing natural beauty of The Mackenzie backcountry.

This wilderness hike takes you through timeless beauty and dramatic scenery of flowing velvet covered hills, desert landscapes and intense light, creating an outstanding collection of moods and ever-changing natural beauty. Experience a slice of remote New Zealand landscapes that are found unique to this region of The South Island.

## A high country wilderness escape, offering a beautiful two day hike into the wilds of Lake Tekapo’s surrounding backcountry.

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## Mackenzie High Country Escape

Day 1
Christchurch Arrivals – Transfer to Lake Tekapo– Four Wheel Drive Cass Valley- Hike To Backcountry Hut

An early morning start today as your guides will pick you up from Christchurch and transfer you to the heart of The Southern Alps, to the picturesque shores of the turquoise waterways of Lake Tekapo. After lunch, your guides will prep you for what to expect and what to bring for the the wilderness hike in The Mackenzie High Country. From gear prep, its time to transfer into our Land Rover Defenders, which will take us up the Cass River Valley, across some braided river crossings and further into the wilds. Once we reach as far as our Landys can go, its time to start hiking mates!

The hike this afternoon will be about making our way up to a private backcountry hut.

The hut offers grandiose views into the deep wilds of the Cass Valley and surrounding glaciers. A space that is far away from tourists and deep in the heart of the mighty Mackenzie backcountry. Views from the hut cast a stunning vista over the Lieberg Range and Mt Hutton.

This evening we’ll celebrate under some of the clearest skies in the world, part of the Aoraki Nightime Sky Reserve an unforgettable experience in itself.

Private Backcountry Hut, Cass Valley – Mackenzie Country

Day 2
Wilderness Hiking –Mackenzie Alpine

Rising early to the shimmering gold carpet of alpine beauty, we’re off for a full day wilderness hike starting with a gentle climb from the hut up to a stunning saddle.

We’ll be hiking with some backpacks today as we carry our gear over an alpine saddle and eventuating to a fabulous ridgeline offering magnificent views over endless peaks, glaciers and giant rocky summits! We’ll savour nature and this beautiful landscape before making our descent down a pretty alpine valley back to the Cass Valley floor.

We’ll hike back to the trustee Land Rovers and make our journey back across the many river crossings to the beautiful Glenmore Station.

Tonight we’ll be staying on the high country station savouring a delicious home made dinner by your guides. More star gazing for desert!

High Country Lodge, Glenmore Station- Mackenzie Country

Day 3
Mackenzie Country Day Hiking
Were off for a wonderful day today, discerning one of the many beautiful hikes of The Mackenzie Country. We’ll set off for a day hike offering beautiful views of Mt Cook & The Ben Ohau Range.

This evening we’ll embrace our incredible High Country Wilderness Hiking Experience, back at our private Sheep Station, with views that will leave you breathless. We will relive our backcountry hiking experience over some fine wines and a delicious gourmet dinner as we have become even more inspired by the breathtaking beauty of The Mackenzie High Country.

High Country Lodge – Lake Pukaki – Mackenzie Country

Day 4
Transfers back to Christchurch

Our final day of our incredible High Country Hiking Experience. We’ll start this day off by a nice morning stretching session with fantastic views, before a healthy breakfast. The early afternoon will have your guides driving the group back to Christchurch , where your journey began. Afternoon arrivals by 2 pm.

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### NZMackenzie Country

##### Location

### January14-17 Jan 2019

##### Datemore dates ...

### 4 Days 3 Nights

##### Duration

### NZD$2,400/person

##### Price Starts

### 8people

##### Available spots

Highlights
Wilderness Hiking Experience 4WD Scenic Tour Of The Cass Valley Backcountry Adventure Experience 1 Night Private Backcountry Hut & 2 Night Private Station Lodgings High Country Wilderness Experience
Physical Requirements
Active Guests | Intermediate – Strong Hikers | Read More
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### Physical Requirements

To get the most out of this stunning backcountry hiking experience, you should be in relatively good cardio shape. The hiking is wilderness hiking, which means there are no formed trails. The terrain ranges from large tussock grasslands, to river crossings, to scree , rocks, and mainly uneven surfaces. Elevation gain ranges from 300Metres on the first day, to 900 Metres on the second day. Length of hiking time you should be prepared for on the longest day is 7-9 hours. No technical climbing or mountaineering needed, this unique hiking trip takes you off the paths and into the real wilds of what hiking and a real adventure is all about!

### What's included

• Fully guided wilderness hiking experience • Access to private high country terrain & The Cass Valley • Professional guiding services • Gourmet healthy home made meals • 4WD Land Rover Defender Scenic Tour • 3 Breakfasts , 3 Lunches , 3 Dinners , Snacks • 2 Night High Country Lodge Stays + 1 Night Backcountry Cabin

### All Trip Dates

14 January - 17 January 2019
28 March - 31 March 2019
04 April - 07 April 2019

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info@yohoadventures.com

+1(250)302 9784
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+64 22 107 1534
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