Suggestions for NZ walk over Easter

[minijimaus]

I'm looking for a 5-7 day walk in NZ over Easter.
We are reasonably fit and experienced walkers (in Oz) and OK to sleep in tents or huts.
Key issue is weather - is the end of April too wet?
Nelson Lakes was suggested but there's lots of discussion about wasps.
Appreciate any suggestions.

[wayno]

have you read through this?
viewtopic.php?f=59&t=14366

your question has far more answers than can be detailed since you've given little information on what sort of walk you want to do and what your experience is. asking for advice on a walk in nz is like asking for advice on a range of walks that span the full range of difficulty available for bush walking

[wayno]

can pay to search read right through the new zealand topics, you may find the answers already there, as nz trips have been discussed a fair bit already as people narrow down their options

[kiwifagan]

Just back from NZ. Did the Abel Tasman Track then linked into the Inland Track from Nelson.
Watch the track times from NZ DOC's they are very fast.
We are experienced multiday walkers used to carrying packs but found the suggested point to point times way too fast; after seeing the rangers power thru the tracks with repair materials for huts I think they did the times - they are very fit ppl.
I have a huge planning spreadsheet of for the trip which covered just about everything from Leaving OZ to returning, transport, supplies pickup etc; if you want it let me know.
The Abel Tasman track is a busy track until you get to about Totaranui then the day trippers disappear. Brilliant scenery. We went from Marahau to Wariwharangi Hut then linked to the Inland Track.
Here you run into thickish high rainfall bush but the tracks are marked but the tree roots (black snakes) are slippery if they get damp; you need to watch your feet for Obstacles. This section is best described as HARD.
We did it in 5.5 days - way too fast; shud have had a rest day at Wariwharangi By Hut

April WX can still be settled in NZ, yes it is getting cold around Nelson by Oz standards; depends on what temps you are used too

Not quite answering the question but , help this may help

[wayno]

sounds like they've let the inland track maintenance slide, it was a footpath when i did it in the eighties, fast walking.

[kiwifagan]

The walk from Gibbs Hill to Pigeon Saddle is overgrown with grass and the NZ favourite, small gorse. Ranger said he was gonna get the track clearance guys on it soon.
From Pigeon Saddle onwards not so flash but hay that's bushwalking (tramping).