Can u set out the distance /time hiking each day to assess degree of difficulty for our group fit and able but no professional hikers

On day 1, the walking distance is approximately 17km. On day 2,the walking distance is approximately 12km. Rooms at today's accommodation may have shared facilities. On day 3,the walking distance is approximately 24km. Rooms at today's accommodation may have shared facilities. On day 4,enjoy a morning at leisure to enjoy all that Portage has to offer. You may like to rent a kayak or stand up paddleboard to explore the bay, or perhaps head out snorkelling to discover what lies beneath the water. Then it's time to leave Portage Bay behind and take a short walk over the saddle to Torea Bay. From here it's just a quick ferry ride to Picton, where on arrival your adventure will come to an end.

We are family of 4, aged 14 to 51. Can we join this tour in Nov/Dec?

Thank you for your interest in joining Walk New Zealand's Fiordland National Park. The next departure for this tour is Sun 7 Jan 2024 - Wed 10 Jan 2024. The below tour has available departures in Nov/Dec.

How many kilometres are trekked each day?

Day 1: approximately 17km. Day 2: approximately 12km. Day 3: approximately 21km.

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Walk New Zealand's Abel Tasman & Queen Charlotte

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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch to St Arnaud
Christchurch to St Arnaud
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Conical Hill Walk at Hanmer Springs
Optional Activities
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens visit
- Canterbury Museum visit
Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Canterbury Museum
Conical Hill
Lewis Pass National Reserve
Day 2
Nelson Lakes National Park to Marahau
Nelson Lakes National Park to Marahau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mt Robert Circuit hike
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Marahau beach
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks
Lake Rotoiti
Mount Robert
Nelson Lakes National Park
Day 3
Abel Tasman National Park - Marahau
Abel Tasman National Park - Marahau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Water Taxi Ride from Marahau to Anchorage
- Abel Tasman Coast Track hike from Anchorage to Marahau
Optional Activities
- Kayak rental and paddle along Falls River
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Anchorage
Falls River
Day 4
Picton to Lochmara Bay
Picton to Lochmara Bay
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Water Taxi Ride from Picton to Anakiwa
- Queen Charlotte Track hike from Anakiwa to Lochmara Bay
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Queen Charlotte Track
Anakiwa
Lochmara Bay
Day 5
Kaipupu Sanctuary to Christchurch
Kaipupu Sanctuary to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kaipupu Sanctuary short loop track
- Kaikoura Seal Colony visit
Landmarks
Kaipupu Sanctuary
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Canterbury Museum
Conical Hill
Lewis Pass National Reserve

Landmarks
Lake Rotoiti
Mount Robert
Nelson Lakes National Park

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Anchorage
Falls River

Landmarks
Marlborough Sounds
Queen Charlotte Track
Anakiwa
Lochmara Bay

Landmarks
Kaipupu Sanctuary
Kaikoura

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Laura
May 1st, 2026
We had a fantastic guide, the itinerary was jam packed, an amazing country
Bill
April 18th, 2026
Truly a great experience and highly recommended. Our tour guide Griff was great. There were absolutely no problems...
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Sonja
April 7th, 2026
great trip with an excellent tour guide

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Asked on June 11th, 2024
Can u set out the distance /time hiking each day to assess degree of difficulty for our group fit and able but no professional hikers
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  On day 1, the walking distance is approximately 17km. On day 2,the walking distance is approximately 12km. Rooms at today's accommodation may have shared facilities. On day 3,the walking distance is approximately 24km. Rooms at today's accommodation may have shared facilities. On day 4,enjoy a morning at leisure to enjoy all that Portage has to offer. You may like to rent a kayak or stand up paddleboard to explore the bay, or perhaps head out snorkelling to discover what lies beneath the water. Then it's time to leave Portage Bay behind and take a short walk over the saddle to Torea Bay. From here it's just a quick ferry ride to Picton, where on arrival your adventure will come to an end.
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Tracey
Asked on August 1st, 2023
We are family of 4, aged 14 to 51. Can we join this tour in Nov/Dec?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2023
  Thank you for your interest in joining Walk New Zealand's Fiordland National Park. The next departure for this tour is Sun 7 Jan 2024 - Wed 10 Jan 2024. The below tour has available departures in Nov/Dec.
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Daniel
Asked on November 28th, 2022
How many kilometres are trekked each day?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2022
  Day 1: approximately 17km. Day 2: approximately 12km. Day 3: approximately 21km.

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Abel Tasman National Park - Marahau

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Picton to Lochmara Bay

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Kaipupu Sanctuary to Christchurch

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