New Zealand South Island – Backpacking

New Zealand South Island – Backpacking

Talk about a bucket list item! Join Fr. Johannes Pio with Eagle Eye Ministries for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in New Zealand! This course will be a trip like none other, […]
Talk about a bucket list item!
Join Fr. Johannes Pio with Eagle Eye Ministries for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in New Zealand! This course will be a trip like none other, combining outdoor adventures amid the world-renowned scenery of New Zealand’s South Island with profound opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship with other young Catholics.

The course begins in Christchurch with the Community of St. John, making its way down the South Island with day hikes in the Aoraki Mount Cook area. Finally, the group will experience the breathtaking views of Milford Sound by boat before the trip concludes in Christchurch, considered to be the adventure capital of New Zealand. Throughout the trip, you will not only be able to experience the beauty and adventure of the outdoors, but also be nourished by preaching, Liturgy, and prayer. Make friends, experience Christ, and grow in your spiritual life amid the amazing landscapes New Zealand has to offer!

Please note, participants must complete an application interview before being cleared for participation in this excursion. Registration is not confirmed until the application is completed. Upon registration and paying the initial deposit, a member of the excursions team will reach out to you. You are welcome to complete the application before registering by contacting Huliana at [email protected].

Please contact Huliana Poyrazoglu ([email protected]) BEFORE purchasing your airline ticket. We are happy to help you work out any details before your flight is purchased; however, we may not be able to help you afterwards! We will offer suggestions for anyone wishing to travel on their own in New Zealand before or after the course.

ITINERARY

Note that the trip begins in Christchurch and ends in Christchurch

12/29 Sunday: Participants fly into Christchurch by 2pm local time, overnight with the Brothers of St. John (please note that depending on your departure city this may require departing on 12/26 or even 12/27)
12/30 Monday: Group leaves Christchurch; drive to Wanaka area and prep for backpacking
12/31 Tuesday: Backpack into Aspiring Hut
1/1 Wednesday: Backpack – Day Hike
1/2 Thursday: Backpack – Day Hike
1/3 Friday: Backpack – Day Hike
1/4 Saturday: Backpack – Hike Out
1/5 Sunday:Drive to Mt Aoraki area, day hike
1/6 Monday: Drive to sea kayaking, sea kayak, cap in area
1/7 Tuesday: Day hike
1/8 Wednesday: Day hike, complete drive to Christchurch
1/9: Breakfast at the priory (fly out after 12pm local time)

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