WILDSIDE WALKS

 

  • Experience the birds eye view as you fly into the start of your walk
  • Mountain tops to valley floor
  • Day walk or Overnight in Huts or ‘fly camp’

You bring yourself, a good pair of footwear, a camera and a bit of enthusiasm
We can supply everything else incl;

  • Planning the experience you want to have. (one day or more)
  • Arrange pick up and drop off to your door

'Wild Side Walks' aims to let you experience the New Zealand tops, bush and rivers in an enjoyable way.
Irrespective of your fitness or experience we can plan a trip that will allow you to enjoy the views, bush, birds, rivers and hospitality our back country has to offer.

A normal trip starts with a discussion on the options available (night before or earlier) and what you would like to experience.
We normally fly (by helicopter) to a start point, have a brew and then wander out towards  civilisation.

This can take one to four days depending on your fitness level and available time. Longer if you want to settle in by a river and read a book in between relaxing, fly fishing and looking for deer through the binoculars.

We have a range of routes available and any person reasonably fit with a ‘can do; attitude will be able to handle the opportunities available.

Weather conditions do change rapidly in the bush and suitable clothing is a must, if required we can arrange this for you. 

Wild Side Walks will provide all food (and additional packs so you get to help carry it) along with a guide so all you have to do is enjoy the journey.

Client comment
"After travelling around New Zealand for 9 months, I went on a one day tramp with Stu and Wild Side Walks. It was an awesome sunny day in the mountains, and it was a very good tramp, perfect for my fitness.

We had a fantastic helicopter ride into the middle of the mountains and then walked out to the road end from there. We had lots of fun especially on the swing bridges, the most amazing, beautiful views of the mountains and we watched trout in crystal clear water at lunchtime. It was a day better than the best Christmas!

It was a well organized trip – done true kiwi style. I enjoyed Stu's good knowledge of the New Zealand outdoors. He is great and has many years of experience taking parties tramping, fishing or hunting.

Wild Side Walks is flexible, trustworthy and I give them my warmest recommendations!"

(Gunilla Jensen - Denmark)

 

 

ESSENTIAL INFO

WHAT TO BRING:
Camera, sturdy footwear and warm clothing to suit the New Zealand outdoor conditions – we can advise or arrange supply if required. We can also supply all required camping equipment but are happy for you to bring your favorite items if you have them with you .

PASSENGER GUIDELINES:

  1. The helicopter has a 400 Kg weight restriction re all people food and equipment. Multiple trips can be arranged dependent on the size of the party and journey duration.
  2. You will be asked to complete a waiver and medical disclosures form.
  3. Clients 16 years and under require parental consent.
  4. Operations subject to suitable weather conditions.

AGE:
Any age with a ‘Can Do' attitude

COST:            
View our packages and indicative costs here.

LOCATION:
Wairarapa New Zealand ( Lower North Island) (see map)

TRANSPORT:
Pickup available by Arrangement -
arrangements can be made at time of booking
(call +64 274 442 669)

BOOKINGS:
Booking enquiries online or call +64 274 442 669

Please note that due to the nature of the experiences we aim to provide we prefer to have time to discuss with you what you would like to do. We can provide ‘one day’ type experiences on short notice but prefer longer for trips of longer duration.