My partner and I are heading to NZ in April. We were lucky to score Milford track tickets starting 15 April, but have another 10 days free after that so I'm looking to squeeze in another multi-day hike.
What would people recommend? Some possibilities:
- Hollyford track (but transport is very expensive)
- Rees-Dart track (not sure how this track would be so late in the season?)
- Mueller hut for an overnight - again, seems weather dependent
We are both reasonably fit and mentally tough. My partner has a bit of experience doing walls and Overland in Tas and is comfortable with multi day trips. I've done a lot more than him, and have done NZ's dusky track. We don't want anything off track or requiring serious navigation. I'm also a little wary of river crossings not having had to navigate anything challenging as yet. We don't mind tenting if no huts.
Alternative is to stay at either wanaka or Mt Cook and do day walks - is one preferable over the other?
We don't want to venture too far from queenstown - Mt Cook is fine as is fjordland and Mt aspiring.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!