4 Day Freedom Walk

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FAQ's

What meals are included and what can I buy?

A packed lunch is included in your freedom walk package. Dinner and breakfast can be purchased at the resorts each day.
Each resort has a different style of dining and menu option ranging from bar meals to a la carte dining.
Breakfasts range in price from approximately $15 for a continental breakfast to $22 for a cooked breakfast.
Dinners range fromapproximately $20 for a bar meal to $60 for a 2 or 3 course a la carte option.
Facilities are limited (tea & coffee making facilities only) for you to self cater. This is dependent upon the style of accommodation you are using – please enquire for further details.

Is water available on the track while walking?

Drinking water is available at strategic places on the track (please note this water is not regularly tested). We recommend that you walk with your own bottle that holds approximately 1 litre or more which can be topped up each evening at your accommodation.

When is the best time to walk?

The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August. In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20-30ºC and in winter between 10-15ºC.You can check on weather conditions in New Zealand on the New Zealand Met Service Web site at www.metservice.com The following temperatures are mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit. Rainfall is indicated as the average rainfall days per season.

What is the difference between the guided and freedom walks?

The guided walks have some added extras that are not included in the standard freedom walk package such as:

• guide
• customized eco-tour experience
• all meals
• upgraded accommodation
• post tour functions

We believe that these added extras provide another dimension to this walking holiday, however we do appreciate that some walkers prefer to have more independence and therefore the freedom walk may be a better option.

How fit do you have to be to walk the track?

The track is regarded as a "long" track not a "steep" track. Therefore, distances each day, particularly on the 3rd and 4th day are long, but if you are moderately fit you should be able to achieve this walk. We do recommend that to enjoy the trip you are of at least average fitness. Fitness levels vary amongst every individual, therefore we provide as a guideline, that if you are walking for at least an hour, maybe two, more than four times a week, you should be able to enjoy this trip.

Do we have to carry a big pack?

No. It doesn't matter if you are freedom or guided walking, you only ever have to carry a light day pack because your luggage is transferred each day by water taxi.

Are there DOC huts to stay in?

No. There are no DOC huts on the Queen Charlotte Track. There are resorts, homestays and DOC campsites that you can stay at however.