Just 1 hour from Wanaka is the beautiful Mt Aspiring National Park. Within the park is the Rob Roy Glacier. It is a massive glacier beginning high above on Rob Roy Peak – 2,606 meters, clinging to the ever-steepening mountainside as it descends into the Rob Roy Valley. In other parts of the world, it may take several days or weeks to trek to places as beautiful as the Rob Roy Glacier, but Eco Wanaka Adventures are able to offer this experience in one day in a World Heritage area. Eco Wanaka Adventure guides are some of the most experienced guides in this valley and know those secret places for that perfect photo. The day begins with a scenic drive around Lake Wanaka, and into the Matukituki valley driving through several fords, stopping for photos along the way. From there, the guided walk begins through farmland with sheep and cattle, and then across a swing bridge into the alpine rainforest to emerge above the treeline into the alpine herb fields opposite four glacier faces – a perfect lunch spot and a base for further exploration of this magical valley, the jewel of Mt Aspiring National Park. Swing bridge, waterfalls, rainforest, crystal clear mountain streams and glaciers – the Rob Roy Glacier guided Walk has it all.
Important Tour Details:
Departs/ Finishes: Accommodation Pick-up, Wanaka. Phone: 0800 926 326.
Check-in: please be ready 5 minutes prior departure.
Length of tour: allow 9 hours.
Video: https://youtu.be/AW3zB7DX7RA
What to bring: Camera, rain jacket, required medication, sun glasses, sun screen, sun hat, warm top, good strong walking shoes, day pack, water bottle.
What is provided: Transfers, Safety briefing, Qualified Guide, First Aid Kit, Lunch & refreshments.
Notes: Moderate fitness is required. Actual walking distance is 10 kms return. Actual walking time is 4 hours return. Lowest altitude is 377 metres; highest is 780 metres. Season is all year, but weather dependent.