{"product_id":"elite-hikes-new-zealand-3-days-of-guided-south-island-hiking","title":"Elite Hikes New Zealand: 3 Days of Guided South Island Hiking","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003e3-Day Elite Hike: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2524e807-7fff-c34a-ad56-4dafd8e3d051\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArthurs Pass National Park Region, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNew Zealand South Island\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Mingha\/Edwards Loop is one of the South Island’s classic alpine traverses. Beginning in the braided river valleys east of Arthur’s Pass, the route climbs steadily into rugged alpine terrain beneath Mount Oates and the striking basin surrounding Lake Mavis, before crossing Tarahuna Pass into the isolated Edwards Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis trip combines established river travel, alpine basins, historic backcountry huts, and remote camping locations with expansive views of the Main Divide. The route is physically demanding, but achievable for hikers with a good level of fitness and prior multi-day hiking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGuests should expect long days on uneven terrain, multiple river crossings, and rapidly changing alpine weather conditions typical of Canterbury’s high country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/1742\/9697\/files\/Ultimate_hikes_new_Zealand_Edwards_4.jpg?v=1779337968\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg\u003eTrip Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClassic Arthur’s Pass alpine traverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRemote camping beneath Mount Oates and Lake Mavis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTarahuna Pass crossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHistoric backcountry huts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGuided alpine river travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSmall group experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProfessional local guides familiar with Canterbury alpine conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll accommodation and meals are provided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/1742\/9697\/files\/Ultimate_Hikes_New_Zealand_Edwards_3.png?v=1779336521\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to Difficult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis trip is best suited to hikers with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood cardiovascular fitness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econfidence carrying a multi-day pack,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand prior experience on uneven backcountry terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants should be comfortable hiking for 6–8 hours per day in potentially wet, cold, and exposed alpine conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: A kit list will be provided, with some gear hire available. Images are for illustrative purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAST Outdoors","offers":[{"title":"May 2027","offer_id":50250693312705,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/1742\/9697\/files\/UltimateHikesNewZealand8.png?v=1779337990","url":"https:\/\/pastoutdoors.com\/products\/elite-hikes-new-zealand-3-days-of-guided-south-island-hiking","provider":"PAST Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}