Special Wilderness Weeks
Periodically we offer Wilderness Weeks at both Lodges.
Dr Gerry McSweeney (pictured below) usually leads our team of guides for these wonderful weeks of discovery at Arthur's Pass. Contact Gerry or Anne at either Lodge if you wish to know more.
 | Wilderness Weeks Introduction Adobe Acrobat Document: 168 KB, 25 seconds @ 56kbps |
| AP Week Special Programme Adobe Acrobat Document: 165 KB, 24 seconds @ 56kbps |
Gerry shows visitors the flowering mistletoe on the Rainbow Valley Nature Walk
Whether your interest is the special alpine plants of the region, geology, birds or a more broad based general natural history approach, there is something for everyone on Wilderness Lodge Wilderness Weeks.
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Visit the Upper Otira and look at Alpine plants
Explore the fascinating Limestone areas around Castle Hill. |
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Enjoy canoeing on a clear mountain lake
Even if you have never been canoeing before and you are unsure about this we will teach you how. They are safe, stable and very easy to use. You will love it. With your guide alongside you will have the opportunity to look for Crested Grebes, Scaup, Paradise Duck, Swans and other water birds.
Canoeing on Lake Pearson.
Canoeing at Lake Porirua
See the bird list below for birds you may see around the Lodge.
| Birds of Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass (2).pdf Adobe Acrobat Document: 68.1 KB, 10 seconds @ 56kbps |
Male tomtit Petroica macrocephala