Season
2026 – Our Winter Wonder season opens
1st May – 30th June.
2027 – Our 2027 Winter Wonder will be available
2nd April – 30th June.
Price
$800 per person – all inclusive
A deposit of $250 secures your spot, with the balance due 4 weeks prior to arrival.
The full $800 fair will be due if booking with 4 weeks of arrival.
Bookings will close 48hrs prior to arrival to ensure sufficient preparation time for hospitality and catering purposes.
What’s Included
- Access to x3 differentiated self-guided private loop trails (x3 from the Puniu and x3 from the Shepherd’s Rest), no cross transfer of route selection between sites.
- Two nights’ accommodation in unique, purpose-built retreats (either Puniu Lodge or Shepherd’s rest for the duration of your stay).
- All superior linens and towels provided – just bring a facecloth and hand towel
- Meals – from a platter and evening meal on arrival to lunch on departure
- A welcome care package with take-home treats, maps, and safety equipment
- 24/7 on-call track assistance
Payments
3-Day walk total: $880 per person
Winter Wonder total: $800 per person
Deposit: $250 per person – due at booking to confirm your place
Balance: Due 6 weeks prior to arrival
How to Pay
You can pay via direct bank transfer or credit card.
Direct Bank Transfer
Account Name: Real Native
Account Number: 06 0441 0887866 00
Reference: Your Booking Number
Code: WALK
International Transfers
Bank: ANZ, Te Awamutu
SWIFT Code: ANZBNZ22
Account Number: 06 0441 0887866 00
Reference: Your Booking Number
Please pay your deposit to secure your booking as per your email confirmation. The balance is due 6 weeks before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
We understand plans change. Our policy is designed to be fair and flexible:
- 6 weeks before arrival: Full refund, minus a $100 admin fee per person
- 22–42 days before arrival: Refund less the $250 deposit
- 0–21 days before arrival: No refund
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@realnative.co.nz and include your name(s) and booking reference.
Terms & Conditions
- Arrival Dates with less than 4 bookings: On days with 3 or fewer walkers, we may contact you to discuss moving your booking to another date where possible.
- Name changes: You may transfer your booking to another person free of charge up to the day before arrival.
- Adding guests: You can add people to your booking up to the day before arrival, subject to availability.
- Room sharing: Substituted guests may need to share a room with others in your group if the walk is at full capacity.
