{"product_id":"ultimate-hikes-new-zealand-5-days-of-guided-south-island-hiking","title":"Ultimate Hikes New Zealand: 5 Days of Guided South Island Hiking","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003e5-Day Ultimate Hike: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2524e807-7fff-c34a-ad56-4dafd8e3d051\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNelson Lakes National Park, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNew Zealand South Island\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Sabine, Moss Pass and D’Urville Traverse is a true wilderness journey through the remote interior of Nelson Lakes National Park. Combining water taxi access, expansive alpine valleys, crystal-clear rivers, and isolated mountain passes, this trip showcases some of the South Island’s most iconic backcountry terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the beech forests surrounding Lake Rotoroa to the alpine basin of Blue Lake — renowned for having some of the clearest freshwater in the world — the route passes through landscapes that feel increasingly remote with every day travelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis trip is physically demanding and suited to hikers seeking a genuine multi-day wilderness experience away from crowded tracks and developed infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\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\u003eWater taxi journey across Lake Rotoroa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBlue Lake and the upper Sabine Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMoss Pass crossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRemote D’Urville River travel\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\u003eExtensive alpine and river valley scenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFully guided wilderness experience\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\/hf_20260519_054258_244c1092-7837-4da7-beb7-6b07601bcafe.png?v=1779169651\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDifficult. This hike is not for beginners.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGuests should expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eextended hiking days,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003esteep and uneven terrain,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eexposed alpine travel,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand multiple river crossings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis trip is best suited to experienced hikers with a strong level of fitness and confidence carrying a multi-day pack in remote environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/1742\/9697\/files\/New_Zealand_Tours.png?v=1779171460\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Exact dates will be confirmed at least 2 months before hike month. All accommodation and meals are provided. A kit list will be provided, with some gear hire available. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAST Outdoors","offers":[{"title":"February 2027","offer_id":50242554134721,"sku":null,"price":2499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/1742\/9697\/files\/hf_20260519_053843_fabb617d-a1e2-45bc-842d-23cb4765d0f8.png?v=1779170897","url":"https:\/\/pastoutdoors.com\/products\/ultimate-hikes-new-zealand-5-days-of-guided-south-island-hiking","provider":"PAST Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}