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Proposed Trip to NZ, end of Dec'13
Andrei
28-Nov-2013
5:05:38 PM
Ball Pass, Mt Cook NP.
http://www.hikingnewzealand.com/new-zealand-mountains.htm
I've been their twice, but no further than 'Playing Fields'.

Departure from Melbourne: 18 Dec, Wed, 23-45pm arr Christchurch 5-05am.

Return flight to Melbourne: 25 Dec Wed, 6am flight.

Jetstar return flight: $630- incl check in luggage and GST;

• 19 Dec, Thur: bus to Mt Cook Village, camp at Whitehorse camp site;

• 20 Dec, Fr: Trecking to "Shingle Fan", and if enough time set a camp at "Playing Field";

• 21 Dec, Sat: depending on weather climb near by peaks;

• 22 Dec, Sun: Ball Pass and return to "Shingle Fan";

• 23 Dec, Mon: Return to Whitehorse camp site;

• 24 Dec, Tue: Back to Christchurch (night in the airport);

• 25 Dec, Wed: Back to Melbourne (6am flight);

If interested please call Andrei 0414 717 383
Email: Andrei.kogan@yahoo.com.au
huwj
28-Nov-2013
7:03:19 PM
Hey Andrei

I've crossed the pass – if you've never been further than the playing fields you might not know that there's a nice spot to camp up by the Caroline Hut. Would be a sweet place to pitch the tent for the night and easier access to any nearby peaks you would want to climb (Kaitiaki?).

I would also consider dropping down the other side of the pass and walking out via the Tasman Glacier side. Makes for a nice round trip. But then I'm not a fan of backtracking...

Cheers

cruze
29-Nov-2013
12:51:18 PM
There are a few good flat spots on a rocky flattening 100m on the east side of Ball Pass. There will be snow for melting. The Caroline Face at dawn is amazing.

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