New Zealand Hike
Do you need a holiday? Do you like adventure? Are you itching to get away (on a budget)?
Do you enjoy the company of druzhynnyky from Australia? If the answer is YES to any of these questions...
then join the New Zealand Hike sponsored by CYM's Druzhynnyky
(Members, ages 18-50) in Australia!
When: |
Thursday 23rd September - Tuesday 5th October (Mid-semester break) |
Where: |
Top to bottom of the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island |
How: |
Trekking with New Zealand Nature Safaris |
COST (preliminary):
Costs depend on numbers; however places are limited.
The following estimates are anticipated target costs.
All prices are in Australian dollars.
Safari: |
Includes: Ten day safari, guide, camping equipment, sleeping maps
travel within the island, kayaking, cooking equipment
(incl. plates and cutlery) food and campsite/hut fees |
$720 |
Airfare: |
Air New Zealand Airfare, return to Christchurch (Melb, Syd, Bris).
(Adle & Perth separate quotes) |
$500 |
Bus Fare: |
Bus fare, (Return from airport to hike) |
$140 |
Total: |
$1360 |
NOTE: This cost does not include taxes, passport costs, travel insurance, or 2 nights accommodation in New Zealand (1 night before and after the safari). The costs are subject to change depending on group size and exchange rate.
ITINERARY:
Look at the New Zealand nature Safaris site for a detailed itinerary
of the hike. A brief outline of the itinerary with dates:
Thursday 23rd September: |
Proposed departure to Christchurch
Arrive Christchurch, depart for Nelson by bus.
Arrive Nelson, accommodation one night. |
Friday 24th September: |
Meet NZ Safari, Begin Trek! |
Sunday 3rd October: |
Finish trek in Queenstown. |
Monday 4th October: |
Free day in Queenstown (chance for white-water rafting, bungee jumping, shotover jet (cost not incl)
Overnight bus trip to Christchurch |
Tuesday 5th October: |
Depart for home |
Due to demand, early bookings are essential!
Contact:
Laryssa Brecko
5 Carlton Rd
North Rocks, Syd AUSTRALIA
NSW 2151
(AH) 02 9873 2423
lbrecko@mail.usyd.edu.au
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Christina Moravski
25 Wickham Grove
Strathmore, Melb AUSTRALIA
Vic. 3041
(AH) 03 9379 6682
c.moravski@physiology.unimelb.edu.au
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