Cascade Saddle Assisted Trek 1… (trip)

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Cascade Saddle Assisted Trek 1 - 2 days

  • Wanaka Airport, New Zealand
  • Active & Adventure
New Zealand, Australia and Pacific

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Period offered: November-April. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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from $1,100* per person2 DaysNovember-April
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Wild Walks 12 people max
Is the weather good enough? Where does the track start? Do I need to carry water? How do I get there? Should we go if it is foggy? What equipment do I need?

Instead of guesswork - use a guide! This trip is for those who want to do the trip themselves but would like a little help. Let us take the worry out of your Cascade Saddle ascent, we supply a professional guide, transport and the local knowledge to get you started safely.

The ascent to the Pylon at the top of the saddle, is steep and exposed and often people need a little help and advice on the first day of the trip. Our guuide escorts you safely over the top. Your guide will stay with you until you feel confident to continue on your own down to the Dart hut and then he/she will return to Wanaka. If you want, for an extra charge, we can even relocate your vehicle to Glenorchy saving you valuable time on your holiday!

Cascade Saddle (1524m) is world famous for its spectacular views of Mt Aspiring. It links the majestic West Matukituki and Dart Valleys that lie in the Mount Aspiring National Park.

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

The trip begins with a gear check and a scenic drive through the Matukituki Valley (saves you the cost of a bus and you can ). A two hour gentle walk brings you to Aspiring hut where you will spend the night. Next morning, you are on your way through fantastic native beech forest. The track gradually steepens until you break out into the alpine tussock. Here the trail becomes exposed and traverses several rocky bluffs. In good weather the track is straight forward, steep and exposed. If the weather is not perfect, you will be especially glad to have an experienced guide along!

Once you are on top (3-5 hours) the trail traverses an alpine valley until it begins its descent into the Dart Valley. If the weather changes or visibility is poor this section of the trip can be very difficult for even experienced walkers and hikers. The guide stays with you until you are comfortable, all the way to the Dart hut if you want.

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