Siberia Valley Trek
The Siberia Valley Trek is a journey into the heart of Mount Aspiring National Park and is accessible for those new to trekking in New Zealand or young families. With helicopter access to the remote Siberia Valley, explore the valley, icebergs of Lake Crucible, and views of Mount Awful, before descending to the Wilkin Valley and an exciting jet boat ride out.
Itinerary
The meeting point for trips is our base in Albert Town, Wānaka. If you require accommodation the night before or after a trip, it is possible to book extra nights at our comfortable next door Kea Lodge.
![Wanaka Mountain Guides [] Lake Crucible](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDAzOjI5MDI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAyNCA3NjgiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc2OCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4= "Siberia Valley Trek 1")
Day 1
Meet your guide and travel from Wanaka to the village of Makaroa, 1 hour north towards the West Coast. Fly into the Siberia Valley and spend the afternoon exploring the valley or visiting Lake Crucible (14km return, 5-6 hours).
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Day 2-3 (5km, 300m descent)
With an extra day, you can head up Gillespie Stream towards Gillespie Pass for spectacular views of Mount Awful.
On the last day, the track descends easily into the Wilkin Valley and Kerin Forks (5km) for the final jet boat back to Makarora with Wilkin River Jets. Alternatively, it is possible to fly out from the Siberia Valley.
Fitness and Difficulty Requirements
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Grading: Easy
Trekking fitness of up to 10km a day.
Equipment
Accommodation is in public DOC huts or wilderness camping.
Tents and cooking equipment are provided and sleeping bags and mattresses are available for hire.
Pricing and Details
| Duration: 2-3 days |
| Maximum group size: 5 people |
| Get in touch to arrange private trips from December to March |
| 2025 Price (2 days, overnight): 1:2: $1990 per person 1:3: 1590 per person 1:4+: $1990 per person |
| Includes: GST, guide fees, compliance costs, food, accommodation, transport from Wānaka, helicopter and jet boat access. |
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‘A very professional guide and great company. He took time to explain to us what walks were possible/practical each day depending on the weather and the impact it would have on the surrounding rivers. If you are city dwellers it is very comforting to know that your guide is thinking of the safety of the group. [He] certainly kept us well fed as well. We are looking forward to future trips in the beautiful mountains around Wānaka which is a refreshing change and takes us out of our comfort zone for a few days at least.’
— Michael, Siberia Hut Trip
‘Thank you again. That was an awesome day out and I really appreciated how generous [our guide] was with his time and knowledge. He crammed in more than I thought possible in a day.’
— Megan, Remarkables Alpine Rock Climbing Course
‘It was 4 days I’ll never forget! The experiences I had I only want to grow on. I set out to accomplish a task, but I got so much more! You showed me a whole new world with your sport and I can’t thank you enough! Absolutely exceeded my expectations!!! Thanks Wānaka Mountain Guides!
— Landen, Mitre Peak Ascent
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