Cascade Saddle is one of the most scenic alpine crossings in New Zealand that can be walked without mountaineering or climbing Equipment. This being said it is still a very steep, hard climb to the pass. The best times to attempt the crossing of Cascade saddle is from December to February. Backpacker accom is available in both Wanaka and Queenstown. Accommodation during program will be both tents and huts.
Huts vary in type and style from lush to simplistic.
Huts will not be for our own private use and other members of the public can be expected. Wanaka to the starting point of our journey. Intercity and Newmans are the 2 major Bus Services in the South Island that have regular transportation between Christchurch and Queenstown. You can fly international into either Christchurch or Dunedin. Bus services from Christchurch to Wanaka Leave at approximately 9 am in the morning and will arrive Wanaka late afternoon.