- Especially for midlife women
- Only in New Zealand
- 6 days/5 nights
- Let us know your preference for dates.
Adventure with comforts!
- Test your physical, emotional and spiritual strengths by day on a private track
- Enjoy the safety of walking with an experienced Spirit of Adventure Guide
- Arrive each afternoon at a cozy house
- Enjoy hot showers, or bathe under the stars
- Eat healthy, hearty, home-cooked meals
- Enjoy evening group & private coaching sessions
- Curl up in a comfy bed.
Your adventure begins in the historic seaside village of Akaroa, New Zealand. The world famous Banks Peninsula Track is a 35 km (22 miles) trail that crosses farmland, native forest, and spectacular volcanic coastline, waterfalls and sandy beaches.
You will never forget the four days and four nights walking the Track with its unique landscapes, wildlife, and cosy accommodations. The Track includes four sections. Walking at a relaxed pace gives plenty of time for bird watching, swimming, sunbathing, fishing, reading, beach-combing.
Enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, including waterfalls, secluded beaches, and a penguin colony. Experience a reality only native to New Zealand. 1:1 Coaching session. A individually scheduled coaching session, before you come to the trail, at a time that suits participant's availability.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Forming the Fellowship: Introduction/Welcome Arrive in Akaroa for a 11:00 am start (large, cozy, private home, with amazing views) healthy lunch provided. Inner journey work, including SoulCollageTM in Akaroa, followed by transport to Onuku Farm Hut at 5:45 pm. Dinner at unique Bush Retreat prepared by resident Swiss chef.
Day 2: Leaving the Shire: The Journey Begins in Earnest. Walk the track from Onuku to Flea Bay Cottage, 11km. Sea level to 699m/2,100 ft and back, 4-6 hours Walk through rain forest, get wet under water fall, and return to Sea level and marine reserve.
Day 3: A Time of Questioning. Walk the track from Flea Bay to Stony Bay Cottage. 8 km, up and down, along coast, approx 4 hours. Walk along cost, breathe taking cliffs, penguins, and other wild life, up close and personal.
Day 4: Rewriting the Legends of Our Lives. Walk the track from Stony Bay to Otanerito Bay Farmhouse 6 km, up and down, near coast, 2-3 hours. Shorted day allows for relaxation, swimming, beach walking and 1:1 coaching session.
Day 5: The Return. Walk via Hinewai Reserve back to Akaroa. 10 km, from sea level to 600m/1,800 ft and back, 3-5 hours. Return to Akaroa we started for showers, relaxation. Accommodation (shared) at comfortable sea-view hotel. Celebration dinner including local vegetables and fish (vegetarian menu included as needed) catered at private home.
Day 6: Re-entry. Meet back at house for 9:30 start with light breakfast, Ritual of return and commitment. Completed by 11:30. Post adventure: 1:1 coaching call.
Price includes:
- Welcome pack. Relax in your own home while we save you precious time with easy instructions to ensure your safety.
- Full day facilitation prior to starting track in beautiful home overlooking Akaroa, with catered lunch and afternoon tea.
- Dinner at Bush Retreat, a unique setting with Swiss chef (choice vegetarian or organic beef).
- Trail fees which include use of private trail and accommodation in houses on the trail (trail is reserved for 12 people to allow privacy for our group).
- Secure storage of luggage and items not taken on the trail.
- Accommodation for 5 nights, including water front hotel last night, cottages on track for 4 nights.
- An hour of one-on-one coaching prior to the trip (valued at $125).
- A 30-45 min. individual coaching session last day of the adventure, and group coaching throughout.
- A 45 minute individual coaching session 30-45 days post adventure (valued at $125).
- Group experiential activities, including SoulCollageTM, led by trained, experienced facilitator.
- A Midlife Adventure Journal to record your experiences.
- An array of choices for packed lunches for the track. Healthy Breakfast porridge.
- Instructions on proper pack carry, walking with walking stick, and ascent/descent techniques for safe, enjoyable walking.
- CD with shared pictures to relive your adventure.
Note: meals are for health conscious, vegetarian (3) on track.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price excludes:
- Airfare.
- Transport to/from Akaroa (approx $25 round-trip).
- Snacks or special foods for track.
Also see tour packages in:
Australia and Oceania
New Zealand
Women Tours
Pilgrimage/Spirituality
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