Walking Journeys
How many people go on these tours?
We take a maximum of 12 people on the tours.
How much luggage can I take?
Bill Peach Journeys will supply a suitcase and backpack with water bottle holder which will be forwarded to you along with your final documents. There are no weight restrictions on this journey.
Should you need to leave excess luggage behind at the hotel in Christchurch, you will be able to retrieve it on our return to Christchurch at the end of your journey.
What sort of equipment do we require?
We provide you with a full list of clothing requirements and equipment 8 weeks prior to departure.
How many guides do you have?
There is a Journey Director from Bill Peach Journeys and a local bushwalking guide as well.
What is included in the walking tour?
- All meals; local wine or beer included with dinners
- Best available accommodation throughout (with private facilities)
- Transportation from the meeting to the departure point
- All touring when we are not walking
- Walking preparation kit prior to departure, including how much you will need to train for the journey and a packing list
- Water bottle and holder
- A special backpack for long walks and a Bill Peach Journeys suitcase
- All baggage transportation
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
How much time do we spend walking?
We spend between 3-6 hours per day walking over often uneven surfaces. Please remember that walking tours are generally slower than fitness walking. The main reason is that outdoor trails require more care when stepping than a footpath. When we say 12km in a day over 5 hours we mean it. The terrain will dictate the speed you can walk at. You also soak in the scenery, stop for meal breaks, take photos and appreciate the flora and fauna we encounter.
How fit do I need to be on one of these journeys?
These journeys are specifically designed for the active traveller. To fully appreciate the regions visited on this programme, participants will be required to walk on a daily basis between 10-15km on uneven surfaces and unaided, walk up steps and inclines. This journey also includes early morning guided walking tours through National Parks and access into some of Tasmania & New Zealand’s most remote regions.In keeping with the locations, some of the accommodation is spread out and at some distance from facilities. For example at Awaroa Lodge in New Zealand it is usually necessary to wade ashore from the water taxi to the beach followed by a 10 minute walk to reach the main building along a sandy track. Our journeys includes opportunities for bush walking through gorges, bird watching and swimming.
If you have a walking stick or need wheelchair assistance, then this journey is not suitable.
We strongly urge you to consider the fitness rating before selecting your preferred journey. In respect for your fellow travellers, Bill Peach Journeys reserves the right to refuse travel to any client whose fitness level is below the recommended rating.