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New Zealand
South Island
2018
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brochure for these walks is available
Itinerary on request.
Day 1: Depart UK
Day 2: Overnight flight to Christchurch
Day 3: Christchurch
After arrival in Christchurch, we will be
met at the airport to enjoy a scenic
transfer to our hotel. We will have the
opportunity to explore this beautiful
city, or just to rest and relax after the
journey.
Accommodation: Elms Hotel (1 night)
(Meals included: dinner)
The magnificent Southern Alps form Day 4: Christchurch – Picton
the backdrop to this exciting holiday
itinerary - encompassing several Early morning departure for our drive
national parks, mighty glaciers, a wild north along the east coast to the
coastline, jagged peaks and excellent seaside settlement of Kaikoura,
tracks among untouched nature. New situated against a backdrop of
Zealand’s South Island is truly a
majestic snow-capped mountains.
walker’s delight.
There is the option to view whales,
Departure dates have been chosen dolphins and a wide variety of
when the temperatures for walking are seabirds on a 3 hour marine adventure
usually most suitable and fewer (at additional cost). Our walk is along
people are on the walkways. Our the Kaikoura Peninsula Trail with
walks provide ample time for excellent views of the seaward
photography and observation of New
Kaikoura range, ocean and coastline
Zealand’s unique range of plant life,
native birds, insects and (harmless!) to South Bay. We continue north to the
reptiles. Most walks have longer and pleasant town of Picton.
shorter options, and there is usually a
choice of two different walks during Please note, State Highway 1 between
the days spent in the national parks. Christchurch/Kaikoura/Picton was
closed by an earthquake in November
For anyone wishing to walk the famous 2016. State Highway 1 is scheduled to
Milford or Routeburn tracks, we offer re-open in December 2017. Should this
the option of leaving the group on re-opening be delayed an alternative
Day 13 to walk the Milford Track, or route may be inland via Lewis Pass
Day 14 to walk the Routeburn Track. A (with a possible stop at Hanmer
Springs).
2
Accommodation: Beachcomber (2 Day 7: Abel Tasman National Park
nights)
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
Day 5: The Queen Charlotte Walkway
We cruise to Ship Cove, the site of
Captain Cook’s favourite base in the
Queen Charlotte Sound. Today the
cove is clad in much the same native
bush as existed in Cook’s day. After A great day out in one of the world’s
exploring, we set off on a classic most beautiful coastal parks. We cruise
section of the Queen Charlotte Track into the heart of the National Park for
to Resolution Bay and through lush a trail walk from Medlands to
forest to Furneaux Lodge. Anchorage, along golden beaches,
around rocky headlands and through
lush subtropical forests, rich in birdlife.
There are good possibilities to view
penguins, seals and dolphins (6.6
miles/ 10.6km / Ascent/descent: 328ft/
100m /). There are shorter variations of
the above with different boat pickup
points.
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
There are wonderful views of the
Marlborough Sounds throughout this Day 8: Nelson – Punakaiki
walk. (9 miles/14km. Ascent/descent:
Today we travel across country,
1,700ft/520m /). A shorter walk option
through the rugged Buller Gorge, to
is possible from Resolution Bay.
the West Coast. In the morning we
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner) stop at the beautiful Lake Rotoiti in the
heart of Nelson Lakes National Park.
Day 6: Picton – Nelson During the afternoon there will be a
visit to dramatic Cape Foulwind and a
Travel via Queen Charlotte’s scenic
walk in Paparoa National Park.
drive to Nelson, the sunshine capital of
New Zealand. Following an orientation Paparoa is a wonderful limestone
of the town, we ascend Botanical Hill landscape of fluted rock formations,
to follow the ‘Centre of New Zealand natural arches and cave systems
Walkway’ for outstanding views of the which are still being shaped by rain
area (2-3 miles /3-5km /. Ascent / and underground rivers.
descent: 482ft/147m).
Cape Foulwind Walkway: A coastal
Accommodation: Rutherford Hotel (2 walk reflecting the rugged beauty of
nights) the West Coast with a chance to see
a colony of fur seals en route (2 miles/
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
3km).
3
Paparoa National Park: Short walks to Day 11: Mount Aspiring National Park
see the famous Pancake Rocks and
blowholes at Dolomite Point (1¼ miles/ Today there is a choice of walks from
2km). an easy lakeside track to a climb to
Diamond Lake and Rocky Hill for
Accommodation: Punakaiki Resort, excellent views of the surrounding
(1night) mountains. Both climbs offer excellent
alpine vantage points.
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
Diamond Lake and Rocky Hill: This
Day 9: Punakaiki – Fox Glacier track is promoted as the finest half-
South along the coast to 'glacier day walk in New Zealand. Views from
country'. We travel through the old the summit are spectacular and give
gold mining settlements of Hokitika, an idea of how the Ice Age glaciers
Ross and Hari Hari to Franz Josef for carved and shaped the landscape
lunch. There will be an afternoon walk (5 miles /8km. Ascent/descent:
to the Franz Josef glacier and the 1,670ft/500m).
possibility of an optional helicopter
flight, or if you prefer free time before
spending the night in a nearby hotel.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz
Josef (1 night)
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
Day 10: Franz Josef – Wanaka
Eely Point: This is a pleasant short walk
Along wild coastlines we climb steeply beside Lake Wanaka, through to
via the Haast Pass into Mount Aspiring Brenner Bay and Beacon Point (3
National Park. Our first stop is at Lake miles/5km).
Matheson, for a walk through
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
Kakikatea, Korimiku and Lacewood
forest, along the water’s edge. The Day 12: The Matukituki Valley
lake produces brilliant reflections of
the Southern Alps in the early mornings
(1 mile/2km return)
In the afternoon short stops maybe
taken at Lake Paringa, Monroe Beach
or Haast.
Accommodation: Edgewater (3
nights) Tel (0)3 443 0011,
reservations@edgewater.co.nz
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
4From Wanaka we drive out to rocky outcrops and the fiord’s resident
Cameron's Flat for a full day walk pod of bottlenose dolphins is often
along the west branch of the seen roving through the deep dark
Matukituki River. Walking across open water.
river terraces we have superb views of
the Rob Roy Glacier, Mount Tyndall (Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
and the Shotover Saddle. (If conditions Day 15: Routeburn Track
are favourable we may offer a
variation from the main route, to visit A short drive from Te Anau to the
the glacier). Divide on the scenic Milford Road.
From here we climb on a well graded
(12 miles /19km . Ascent/descent: track to Key Summit, where we can
500ft /150m ). A shorter version of the view a myriad of miniature plant
walk, returning from Cascade Hut, is communities. We then descend to
also possible. (9 miles /14km /. Lake Howden for a picnic lunch. Late
Ascent/descent: 300ft/ 90m). afternoon return to Te Anau. (5 miles
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner) /8km. Ascent/descent: 1,270ft /387m ).
Day 13: Te Anau (Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
A drive south to Te Anau, our base for Day 16: Te Anau – Queenstown
exploration of the Fiordland National In the morning travel to Queenstown
Park. for afternoon walks.
A boat takes us out across Lake Te Walk possibilities include:
Anau to Brod Bay, the starting point of
our walk along the Kepler Track, one Lake Dispute and Moke Lake: These
of the most popular walkways in New trails offer fine views of the Wakatipu
Zealand (3½ miles 5 km ). shoreline and surrounding peaks (9km
/ 6 miles return. Ascent/descent: 720ft
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel (3 220m ).
nights) Te Anau
Bob’s Cove: A sheltered, secluded
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner) bay, 14km (8 miles) from Queenstown.
An enjoyable lakeshore walk through
beech forest, home to a variety of
Day 14: Te Anau – Doubtful Sound wildlife (3 miles/4½km).
Our day excursion into this pristine fjord The Mount Crichton Scenic Reserve: A
begins with a cruise across beautiful looptrack walk through mountain
Lake Manapori to West Arm. We then beech forest and green pastures.
board a coach to travel the Sub Good views of the western edge of
Alpine Road over Wilmot Pass, pausing Lake Wakatipu (3 ¾ miles/ 6km .
along the way to experience the Ascent/descent: 1215ft /370m ).
dense Fiordland rainforest and view
Doubtful Sound glistening far below. Accommodation: Copthorne Lake
Wildlife sightings are common on Front Hotel (2 nights) Queenstown
Doubtful Sound. Fur seals bask on (Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
5Day 17: Queenstown Walk possibilities include:
Hooker Valley: the most popular walk
in the park. The route leads up the
valley towards Mount Cook, crossing
swing bridges, and continuing to the
Hooker Glacier (9 miles/14km return
(shorter options available) Ascent:
440ft/135m).
An excellent full day walk over the Ben
Lomond Saddle to follow the
Moonlight Trail, the trail of the early
gold diggers who sought their fortunes
in the Moonlight and Moke Creek gold
fields. In good weather there are
magnificent views of the Wakatipu
region (9 miles/14 km. Ascent:
2120ft/645m. Descent: 3,465ft/1,060m). Kea Point Walk: This walk gently winds
its way through subalpine grasslands
In the evening, we’ll have dinner at to the Mueller Glacier moraine wall.
the Skyline Restaurant, reached by There are stunning views of Mount
gondola lift. Sefton and Footstool, the Hooker
Valley, Mueller Glacier Lake and
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner) Aoraki/Mount Cook (1.7 miles/ 2.8km /
Day 18: Queenstown – Mount Cook return. Ascent: 633 ft/193m).
We drive north for outstanding walks in Accommodation: MacKenzie Country
the Hooker Valley. At 3,755 metres Inn (1 night)Twizel
Mount Cook is known to the Maoris as (Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
‘Aoraki’ – the cloud piercer – and
dominates a national park where Day 19: Mount Cook – Lake Tekapo –
there are some 20 peaks over 3,050 Christchurch
metres.
From Twizel we travel to Lake Tekapo
for walks along the shoreline and a
6short ascent of Mt John to enjoy Day 15: Milford Track
superb views of the whole Mackenzie
Basin. In the afternoon cross Burkes Today we gain the upper reaches of
Pass and continue across the the Clinton River passing Mirror Lake
Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. and Avalanche Creek, before the
slow climb up the McKinnon Pass in a
Accommodation: Elms Hotel (1 night), series of long zigzags.
or Chateau on the Park Tel
(Meals included: breakfast, dinner)
Day 20: Christchurch
Early morning departure for our return
flight home. (Please see section under
visas)
(Meals included: breakfast)
Milford Track option
After lunch at Pass Hut (probably with
Guests participating in the Milford Kea parrots in eager attendance) we
Track walk depart from the main continue around the base of Mount
itinerary on Day 13 to start the walk. Balloon, under the sheer face of the
Jervois Glacier and across Roaring
Day 13: Wanaka -Te Anau Downs - Burn and Moraine Creek. We then
Glade House pass through the rainforest of Arthur
Valley to the Quintin Hut.
Transfer by coach to Te Anau Downs,
prior to your afternoon cruise to Glade Finally we take a short visit to
House. From the Wharf it is a short walk Sutherland Falls, the highest falls in the
to the lodge where you will be southern hemisphere (9 miles (15km)
greeted with afternoon tea (1 mile with 1,640ft (500m) of ascent).
(1.5km) with 130ft (40m) of ascent)
Day 16: Milford Track
Day 14: Milford Track
The last day on the track takes us
We cross the Clinton River after down a long steep hill named Gentle
leaving Glade House, and walk amidst Annie where we gain views of the
beech forest to lunch at Hirere Falls. lovely Lady of the Snows, a distinctive
We continue onto a grassy plain mountain at the head of Green
known as the Prairie and gain Valley. The route continues to
spectacular views of Clinton Canyon. Dumpling Hill, Sandy Flat, Racecourse
A rocky climb takes us to Marlene’s Flat, Bell Rock, Mackay Falls, Giants
Creek and then to Pompolona Lodge Gate Waterfall and the final
(10 miles (16km) with 1,300ft (400m) of destination, Sandfly Point. We travel on
ascent). to Mitre Peak Lodge for the end of
7walk celebrations (13 miles (21km) with Extras to take include handkerchiefs
400ft (125m) of descent). rather than tissues; a collapsible
walking stick if you feel you might
Day 17: Milford – Queenstown need support on the downhill sections,
and a small torch as lights are put out
After breakfast we board one of the at 10pm in the lodges.
famous red boats for an exploration of
Milford Sound. This is followed by a Your main luggage will be waiting for
scenic coach transfer to Queenstown, you at the hotel in Te Anau.
arriving late afternoon.
Routeburn Track Option
Included in the cost:
Coach return transfer to The Routeburn Guided Walk is a
Queenstown superb 3 day/ 2 night Alpine
Fully catered lodges, hot adventure through Fiordland and
evening meals, generous Mount Aspiring National Parks.
breakfasts
Hot showers, soap and Day 14: Te Anau - The Divide - Lake
shampoo at lodges Mackenzie
Toilets along the track
Guide escort for duration of
track walk, with briefings
Daypack, raincoat, bedsheet,
towel
Comfortable lodge bunkrooms,
with duvets, sheets, fresh towels
and hairdryers. Please note:
bunkrooms may be mixed sex
Warming fires Travel from Te Anau to the Divide on
Excellent picnic lunches and the scenic Milford Road. From here
afternoon teas you climb a well graded track to Key
Last night at Mitre Peak Lodge Summit, where you can sit among the
Certificate of achievement and Alpine plants and enjoy the first of
other ‘extras’ those breathtaking Routeburn views
with a panorama of the Hollyford,
Walkers carry their own sheet, picnic Greenstone and Eglington Valleys.
lunch and personal clothing each Descend to Lake Howden for a picnic
day. The Track operators supply a lunch, before gradually climbing
plastic pack liner but it is through lush silver beech forest to the
recommended that clothes also be base of Earland Falls. You will look over
put in plastic bags for added rain the Hollyford Valley and on to the
protection. glaciated Darran Mountains before
descending to Lake Mackenzie and
A small bag of clothing for use at Mitre our lodge for the evening (9 miles
Peak Lodge will be sent, by road, from (13km) with 835ft (250m) of ascent/
Queenstown. descent).
8Day 15: Lake Mackenzie to Routeburn columns of red beech trees to the
Falls road end. A coach will take you back
to Queenstown to meet the main
Today leave the forest and enter the group, stopping at the small town of
alpine world of daisies and buttercups Glenorchy on the way (6 miles (10km)
high above the Hollyford River. Here with 1,000ft (300m) of descent).
you have a full vista of the Darran Please note: Once booked,
Mountains across the Hollyford Valley, cancellation of the Track walks in New
which slices through Fiordland to the Zealand will incur additional charges.
distant Tasman Sea at Martins Bay.
The tracks can be walked by anyone
After lunch at the Harris Saddle who is fit and in good health, aged
(1,277m) you can ascend Conical Hill from 10-70. People over 70 are
for panoramic views of the advised to consult their doctor to
surrounding peaks. Walk around Lake check physical fitness. Terrain varies
Harris and descend to the Upper Basin considerably with some easy sections
of the Routeburn Valley. but there are some moderately steep
climbs and descents.
Spend your second night at the
Routeburn Falls Lodge where you will
be treated to a special celebration
dinner (9 miles (15km) with 1,000ft
(300m) of ascent and 1,670ft (500m) of
descent).
Day 16: Routeburn Track and on to
Queenstown
After a last look at the falls, descend
to the alpine pastures of the
Routeburn Flats, before following the
river through a gorge. Walk by clear
emerald pools, under stately red
beech trees and through meadows.
The track shadows the river as it roars
through a magnificent gorge. From
here it’s a gentle walk through
9Travelling west we stay at the
Accommodation Punakaiki Resort (1 night), where we're
Our first accommodation is just a short greeted by breathtaking ocean views.
hop from the airport at the Situated only 300m south of the
welcoming Elms Hotel, Christchurch (1 famous Pancakes Rocks and
night), or Chateau on the Park. We Blowholes, the Resort is surrounded by
also spend our final evening here. The the Paparoa National Park and is only
rooms are all en-suite and have a stone's throw from the beach. All
tea/coffee making facilities, fridge, rooms are modern studio units, with
telephone, Sky TV, hair dryer, en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee-
iron/ironing board etc. making facilities, Sky TV and Wi-Fi.
www.punakaiki-resort.co.nz
www.qualityhotelelms.co.nz
Beginning our journey, we head north
to the Beachcomber, Picton (2 nights).
Located right on the waterfront, each
room offers fantastic views over this
beautiful harbour from either the patio
or balcony. The views are just as good
from the relaxing vantage point of the
hotel's outdoor swimming pool.
www.pictonhotel.com Our next stop is the Scenic Hotel (1
night) at Franz Joseph, where we
enjoy comfortable cosy rooms in this
stunning setting. There is a swimming
pool here for use too, if you'd like to
relax after your day exploring.
www.scenichotels.co.nz
Reaching Wanaka, our hotel is
situated on the shores of the lake. At
the Edgewater (3 nights), we can relax
in the spa or sauna, or take a stroll to
admire this picturesque panorama.
On to Nelson and for a warm Their lawn stretches right down to the
welcome at the Rutherford Hotel (2 shore of Lake Wanaka.
nights). Rutherford Hotel is located in www.edgewater.co.nz
the centre of this quaint town, ideal for
exploring. If you'd rather relax, there's
a pool here too for you to enjoy, or sit
and enjoy a drink in the restaurant bar,
with its panoramic views.
http://www.rutherfordhotel.nz
10Another lake-front location again
when we arrive at Te Anau, and the
comfort of the Distinction Hotel (3
nights). Only a 10 minute walk from the
town centre, we're in the ideal place
for our walks. The hotel also offers a
heated swimming pool, spa and
sauna for guest use.
www.distinctionhotelsteanau.co.nz
After visiting the Copthorne Hotel in
Queenstown (2 nights)
www.milleniumhotels.com , our
penultimate stay is in the MacKenzie
Country Inn (1 night), peaceful
accommodation set amidst the
magnificent mountains of the
Southern Alps. All rooms here have
fabulous views from the patio or
balcony. The welcome glow of the
roaring fires in the lounge areas makes
an excellent place to relax after your
walks too. www.mackenzie.co.nz
Our final journey takes us to back to
Christchurch for one evening, before
our flight home.
11Please try to keep luggage to a
Before your holiday minimum as you will need to carry it
yourself at airports and between your
We hope you find this information
transport and your hotel.
comprehensive – if not please visit our
website for more details or contact us. Walking boots – (worn in) with
good ankle support and spare
All details correct at time of writing bootlaces. NB Boots must be
(revised Apr 2017). Passport and visa clean of soil/mud before
requirements are subject to change; entering NZ immigration
please check with your consulate Walking sandals/flip flops
before you travel. Walking socks
Lightweight fleece
We would advise that you check your Lightweight waterproof trousers
government’s travel advisory before and jacket
travelling. For UK travellers, please Shorts
check www.fco.gov.uk Long trousers and long-sleeved
light coloured shirts with collars
In all instances during your holiday, to protect from the sun − your
your first point of contact should be clothing should ideally be pre-
your HF Holidays’ leader or local treated with insect repellent and
leader. If for any reason this is not in-built sun protection (available
possible, HF Holidays’ emergency from specialist clothing stores
contact details are as follows: such as Rohan, Cotswold
Outdoor)
Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm Sun hat
Tel +44 (0)345 470 7558 Comfortable clothes and shoes
or +44(0)20 8732 1250 ( from overseas) for evenings and sightseeing
Fri - Mon 7pm - 9am Sun protection – sunglasses, high
Tel +44 (0)7918 737777 factor sunscreen and lip
protection
Airport parking & accommodation Water bottle – at least 2 litre
capacity
If you require airport Lightweight survival bag
parking or Small/medium rucksack (30 litre)
accommodation – a bin liner will keep contents
before your flight, we dry if it rains
recommend our partner Holiday Soap and hand sanitizer gel
Extras. Call 0871 360 2750 and quote Insect repellent
HX031 or book online at Universal adaptor plug
www.holidayextras.co.uk/hfholidays Universal sink plug
Personal first aid kit including:
personal medication, tissues,
plasters, blister kit, painkillers,
antiseptic wipes, Imodium,
Suggested Kit List rehydration sachets
12 Passport (and copies); booking New Zealand – please see
confirmation; insurance cover https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ for details of
note; HF Holidays’ registration other countries included in the VWP.
form Citizens of VWP countries are required
to obtain travel authorisation prior to
Optional: trekking poles, camera, travel. You can register for
umbrella, binoculars, swimming authorisation online through the
costume and towel. website above.
Please ensure you have access to Currently the return flight connects
emergency funds should you need through Sydney where there is a
them; carrying a credit card is connection time of approx 6 hours.
probably the most convenient Should there be a scheduled flight
method. change which means that time in
Please note that your HF Holidays’ Sydney exceeds 8 hours, you will need
leader reserves the right to refuse to to apply for an Australian visa.
take any guest on a walk should they Canadian and US citizens require an
consider that a lack of suitable ETA (electonic travel authorisation).
clothing/footwear may affect safety. These must be applied for in advance,
and cost AUS $20. Please go to
Baggage allowance www.eta.immi.gov.au or consult your
embassy for advice. British and EU
1 piece checked-in luggage (max passport holders need an eVisitor visa
23kg). (subclass 651). To do this you need to
Please check details of your airline’s create an Immiaccount via
baggage allowance, as shown on https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login .
your e-ticket. Remember to also check There is no charge for an eVisitor visa.
any connecting flights you may have Please see
booked. https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-
1/651- for further information.
Passports & visas Alternatively you can buy one on
check in at Christchurch, which will
Passports must be valid for at least cost approx $NZ 50. This visa allows you
three months after leaving New to leave the airport in Sydney.
Zealand. Visas are not required for
UK, Australian, Canadian and US Travel insurance
passport holders. Other countries
should consult the embassy for advice. If arranging your own travel insurance,
please ensure it is adequate for your
Our with-flight option currently transits specific itinerary.
via Singapore, but if you are transiting
via the USA, you will need a visa or Health advice
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel This is subject to change and we
Authorisation). No visa is required by would highly recommend that you
citizens with full right of residence in consult your doctor before travelling.
visa waiver programme (VWP) For further information on country
countries. This includes UK, Australia, specific advice, visit
13www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk or tablets on the flight; this will
www.traveldoctor.co.uk reduce your mobility and make
you feel sluggish
Tetanus vaccine is recommended. Protect your ears. If you
Please note: the use or possession of experience discomfort due to
some common prescription or over- the cabin pressure changes,
the-counter medicines is banned in suck a sweet, chew, or hold
some countries. If you will be carrying your nostrils and gently blow
medication, please check with the through your nose; this should
country’s embassy/ consulate prior to equalise the pressure. If you still
travel. As an extra precaution: experience problems, speak to
a member of the cabin crew
Keep your medication in its Drink plenty. Ask a member of
original packet the cabin crew if you are thirsty.
Take a copy of your prescription Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee or
too carbonated drinks as these will
If possible, ask your chemist to dehydrate you. Instead, try to
write the name of your drink plenty of fruit juices or
medication in the language of water
the country that you’re visiting Eat light. Avoid heavy meals
and foods – air expands at
Dietary requirements altitude and heavy meals will
Please contact us as far in advance as result in that bloated feeling
possible if you have any specific Moisturise. Your skin, especially
dietary requirements. We will do our your lips and nostrils, may feel
best to accommodate you. If you dry so moisturising creams may
require a specific meal on the flight, help. If you wear contact lenses,
please let us know as soon as possible, always carry your glasses with
and no later than 96 hours before you, as your eyes may feel dryer
travel. than usual
Stay loose. Wear loose fitting,
Travel tips for a comfortable flight comfortable shoes and clothes
Flight socks are recommended
We’ve put together a few simple tips to help prevent DVT on long-
to help make your flight as haul flights
comfortable as possible, ensuring you
begin your holiday in tip-top shape. Lost/damaged luggage
Move about. Change position If your bag or its contents are
and avoid crossing your legs. damaged or lost while in the airline’s
Immobility poses the greatest risk care, this should be reported to the
in the development of clotting baggage service agents at the
disorders. Get out of your seat airport. They will assess the damage
and walk around as regularly as and in some cases the airline may
possible to improve circulation decide to settle your claim
No pills. Unless advised by your immediately. You will be given a
doctor, do not take sleeping reference to quote to your insurance
company if settlement cannot be
14reached. In many cases baggage Please also inform us of any medical
claims can only be accepted in situation which may affect your
writing. A baggage claim form must enjoyment of the holiday
be obtained from the airport.
Please listen to any safety
HF Holidays’ with-flight guests instructions from the leader
Keep group members in view,
For those travelling on our HF Holidays’ especially if weather or visibility
group flight, please proceed to the is poor
arrivals hall once you have passed If you become separated from
through passport control, customs and the group, please stay where
baggage reclaim, when you arrive at you are, the leader will retrace
your destination. Your leader or local their steps to find you
leader will assemble the group in the Each leader carries a first aid kit
arrivals hall. Look out for the but is not allowed to supply any
HF Holidays’ sign. medication including aspirin,
Independent travellers paracetamol, antihistamines,
and antiseptic cream. You may
If you are arriving ahead of the group, wish to bring these items with
and are meeting them at the first you
hotel, please leave a message at the
hotel reception for the HF Holidays’ In the unlikely event that your leader is
leader or local leader, detailing your incapacitated, please use any
room number, and a mobile emergency kit in their rucksack and
telephone number if possible. The call emergency services on 111.
leader will contact you once the Please then call our emergency
group arrives. If you are arriving after number (see page 12) and let us know
the group, a message will be left for there is a problem.
you at the hotel reception, welcoming Tipping
you and giving details of the time and
place to meet the group. If your flight Tips have been included in your
arrives before the group flight and you holiday price for key services such as
would like to join the transfer to the first local guides/ driver/restaurants. Any
hotel, please contact our Abroad additional tips are at your own
Administration team on (0)20 8732 discretion.
1271. They will have a list of the
relevant transfer costs. Climate
Safety on your holiday All our holidays are planned around
the New Zealand spring, summer and
Once you have made your booking, early autumn when all routes are open
you will receive a pre-holiday and the days are long. The warmest
questionnaire where we ask for details weather is likely to be from November
of next of kin, and insurance details. to February although October and
We need to have this from you at least March are also excellent times to
4 weeks before travel. travel with fewer tourists and superb
mountain flora.
15Local currency & money matters
New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Credit
cards widely accepted. ATMs are
widely available and the easiest way
to access cash. Traveller’s cheques
are not advised.
Suggested reading and maps
2014 Lonely Planet New Zealand
Dan Coxon Ka Mate: Travels in New
Zealand
Witi Ihimaera The Whale Rider
Maps can be obtained in advance
from The Mapshop
www.themapshop.co.uk
Electricity
230V, flat 3 pin plugs
Group size
Maximum group size 22 guests plus HF
leader
Time difference
GMT/UTC +12 hours
HF Holidays Ltd, Catalyst House, Centennial
Court, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3SY, UK
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