“New Zealand Hike & Explore”

This item appears on page 51 of the July 2015 issue.

10 days, 9 nights on the South Island’s west coast, October-November 2015 & 2016. Hikes 2-8 miles per day. Group-prepared meals. Highlights: From Christchurch, drive across Canterbury Plains to Southern Alps/Arthur’s Pass National Park for short hike/drive to Greymouth/Pancake Rocks/Paparoa National Park/town of Hokitika, known for pounamu (jade)/guided kayaking in Okarito Lagoon, home to black swans, herons, tui/Rob Roy Glacier. Land, $2,995 ppdo. Single supp., $400. Wilderness Inquiry (Minneapolis, MN; 612/676-9400, www.wildernessinquiry.org).