Adventure Magazine

in the 1850s when sheep were first farmed in
the area. The unique shepherds’ huts (including
NZ’s oldest surviving shepherd’s hut) are those
used by shepherds for mustering and boundary
keeping from the 1860s to the 1970s when there
was little or no fencing in the South Island high
country. They have been upgraded for comfort
and cosiness with flush toilets and hot showers,
while taking care to retain as much of their original
history and charm as possible. Your packs are
transported from hut to hut so you only walk/bike
with a small daypack to carry lunch & wet weather
gear. walkfourpeaks.co.nz
Tekapo Adventures offer the stunning Mackenzie
Alpine Hiking tour - a 2 night guided walking
experience that takes you through the Iconic
Glenmore Station which spans over 50,000 acres
and neighbours Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
The trek Is catered towards moderate fitness
levels, and operates December - May. You'll stay
In private huts and even visit New Zealand's (and
possibly the world's) highest whiskey hut - aptly
named Bad Decision Hut. This hike Is everything
you think of when you think Mackenzie working
stations - It offers mountainous backcountry, U
shaped valleys carved by glaciation, waterfalls,
glaciers, moraines and braided river systems.
tekapoadventures.co.nz
If time doesn’t allow a multi-day walk then
Glentanner Heli-Hike is for you. Explore the
stunning Glentanner Station by foot on this 3.5
hour guided descent. This iconic working station
overlooks Lake Pūkaki and Aoraki Mount Cook
National Park, offering some of the world’s most
spectacular views. The new walking tour has been
created since the pandemic, and has been a hit
with the domestic market. Glentanner.co.nz
4. Winter different
The Mackenzie transforms into a winter playground
over the cooler months, offering a plethora of
amazing experiences for the winter adventurer.
Alpine Guides, Southern Alps Guiding, Heliworks,
The Helicopter Line and Mt Cook Ski Planes and
Helicopters all offer a range of heli-ski options In
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. And whilst the
word 'heli-ski' sounds like technically challenging
terrain, there's actually something to suit almost
every level of skier. Skiing the Tasman Glacier
Is perfect for families and groups of mates with
differing abilities - It's easy to Intermediate (blue/
green) runs with unbeatable views of Aoraki. If you
strike a good day you'll get Inside Ice caves and
see Incredible formations as well. The competent
skier will also be satisfied In the National Park -
simply call one of the region's heli-ski operators to
discuss what might work for you.
Ski The Tasman Glacier
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