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Wanaka Mountain Guides - Whare Kea Chalet Luxury Trek

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Whare Kea Chalet Luxury Trek

Overview

The Whare Kea Chalet experience redefines a luxury approach to trekking in New Zealand. The Chalet, in association with Aspiring Helicopters, offers exclusive luxury accommodation and a spectacular base for trekking on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park. After a day out trekking, or shoeing in winter, relax whilst your guide prepares a full mountain dinner and watch the sunset over the Southern Alps / Ka Tiritiri o te Moana.
Location

Location

Albert Burn Saddle is a 15-minute scenic helicopter flight from the Aspiring Helicopters Matukituki Valley base. Located at 1750 metres on the north side of Dragonfly Peak.

Watch the sunrise on the northern ramparts of Tititea / Mount Aspiring and on clear nights, it is a fantastic place to observe unobscured stars and the southern lights / aurora.

Whare Kea Chalet

Whare Kea Chalet

With two double bedrooms and a spacious loft, the Chalet provides comfortable accommodation for up to six guests including down duvets, a cosy gas fire, and a full kitchen.

The large windows frame views of Tititea / Mount Aspiring, with its tumbling glaciers and steep rock faces, all the way to Aoraki / Mount Cook in the north. Check out the live feed from the window Whare Kea Webcam.

Difficulty & Fitness

Fitness

Fitness

All trips are individually tailored to mountain conditions, fitness, and personal ambition. There are a variety of options and routes available. Shorter-duration trips can be arranged to suit the group.

Whare Kea Chalet Dates & Pricing

Availability

Register interest for get in contact to arrange private trips throughout the year.

Pricing

Please contact us for more information and to receive a quote specific to your requirements.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Optional extras include: helicopter transfers from Queenstown or Wanaka accommodation, and additional scenic helicopter flights including Milford Sound and Mt Cook.

Booking Conditions

Flights in and out of the Chalet are very dependent on the weather. If this means that you cannot spend the entire duration of the trip in the mountains, you retain the services of your guide for alternative guided activities, unused accommodation and flight expenses will be refunded.

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Testimonials

A relaxing getaway with an old mate combined with a cool lodge and backcountry skiing. Awesome slopes. Staying at Whare Kea Chalet was an amazing place with awesome facilities and luxury beds with a view of the Milky Way! Backcountry ski touring with a guide in remote locations takes all the stress out of making decisions.

— Murray, Whare Kea Chalet Ski Tour

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