This trip is currently in the planning stage and expressions of interest are invited – please contact Catherine, as below, for further information.  Note that for logistical and accommodation reasons numbers will be limited.

In a nutshell, here is what is planned …
2/11: Drive to Haast and stay overnight.
3/11: Drive 40 km from Haast. Walk along Moeraki River Track, past Blowfly Hut to Horseshoe Flat Hut. (9 km, 4.5 hours)
4/11 Day walk to Middle Head Hut (4 km, 2 hours) and maybe 0.5 km further to look at rock bivvy. Return to Middle Head Hut (Total 8 – 9 km)
5/11 Walk back to Blowfly Hut and stay there. (6 km)
6/11 Walk to Maori Saddle Hut and stay there. (10 km, 4.5 hours)
7/11 Walk to Coppermine Creek Hut and stay there. This will be the biggest day. (15 km, 7 – 9 hours)
8/11 Rest day?
9/11 Walk out to road end. (8 km) Return home

Grade: Moderate to Hard
Organiser: Catherine  027 7163518
Map references: BY12, BY13