Women only guided day walks & hikes in Kahurangi National Park, short break, New Zealand

Kahurangi Cobb Comfort Hike

The Kahurangi Cobb comfort is ideal for those that want to do some easy hiking, but still have a few creature comforts! Based at a cottage we do wonderful day hikes amongst stunning scenery, returning each day to a hot shower and comfy bed - how very civilized!

Dates: (5 days)
Price: NZ$1075
Meeting Point: Nelson/Motueka
Fitness level: easy to moderate

Price all inclusive of Nelson to Nelson except for accommodation in Motueka for the night before and after (if applicable) the walk. We provide complimentary transport from Motueka, and can arrange accommodation in Motueka at a price and style to suit you.

* Explore an alpine environment and still enjoy the luxury of a hot shower and comfortable bed at the end of each day, and no heavy backpack.

For anyone interested in flora, the Cobb area is as good as it gets. Kahurangi Park has a massive 80% of all alpine plant species in New Zealand. Bird sightings in the Cobb may include kea, kaka, robin, bellbird, kakariki, tomtit and rifleman among others.

A 1½ hour drive from Motueka takes you up through the beautiful beech forest of the Takaka Valley, from where we climb to approximately 1,250 m to come out on the Cobb Ridge. From here we drive down into the Cobb Valley to our cottage (which we have all to ourselves), with power and full kitchen and shower facilities. From here we do day trips carrying only a daypack.

Each day we head in a different direction. One can be a walk up the beautiful glacially carved Cobb Valley. Another can be up in the 'Lakes District', which is a 2 hour walk that brings us out on the 'tops' above the bushline with magnificent 360 degree views and pristine alpine lakes, lovely to sit beside whilst eating your picnic lunch and enjoying the vistas. Yet another can be a walk up on the other side of the valley to beautiful Lake Peel, another alpine lake. From here you will have views into our magnificent Kahurangi National Park. A particularly favorite walk is in to the cottage where local legends Annie and Henry Chaffey lived in isolation for almost 40 years.

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