Opening times

• Business hours: 8:30am to 6:00pm (7 days a week) during high season
• Months of operation: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec 

Facilities and Features

• Proximity to airport: 1hr to Invercargill; 1.5hrs to Te Anau; 2hrs to Queenstown (pick-ups available - contact us for further details)
• Proximity to town: The Hump Ridge Track is 30mins drive from Tuatapere

Pricing and Conditions

• Other charges: Upgrade options: Heli-packing $70 per pack, per sector (no more than 15kg); track transport $40 rtn; hot shower $10; heli-lift $200pp; premium room upgrade (includes shower) $100 per room
• Further pricing information: We advise that all activities do carry a degree of risk and that by participating in the activities provided by the Operator (Tuatapere Hump Track Ltd) you are expressly assuming those risks personally and are, to the maximum extent permitted by law, releasing the Tuatapere Hump Track Charitable Trust, Tuatapere Hump Track Ltd, its officers and employees from any liability, claims, losses, damages or expenses caused by any event, or weather conditions including, but not limited to: Personal injury or death, property loss or damage, acts which may be construed as negligent or accidental, any other loss, damage, suffering, emotional or nervous disorder. In participating in any of the activities provided by Tuatapere Hump Track Ltd (the Operator), I the client, agree to and consent to, the conditions set out above and below. a. I agree that my successors, executors, administrators and next of kin are bound by the terms and conditions. b. I agree not to commence any litigation or proceedings in any country in relation to the risks and perils set out above and to indemnify the Operator against any such claims. c. I confirm that I am physically fit and suffer no medical conditions, which may be aggravated by this activity. d. I consent to receive medical treatment in the case of injury, accident or illness during the activity and to indemnify the Operator against any claims in respect of this treatment. e. I agree that any films, sound, video or other recordings taken of or during the activity will not be used in any promotion or advertising without the prior consent of the Operator, however the Operator may use such recordings itself at its complete discretion without any prior approval. f. I agree to listen to my driver/guide/host/staff member, follow their instructions and make sure any children in my care do the same. g. If I am booking for myself and others as a group, I am also deemed to be acting on behalf and for said others. I agree I am not acting as a commercial agent or operator. The Operator and their staff reserve the right to make any alterations to the itinerary in the interests of safety, comfort or any unforeseen circumstances due to causes such as weather, illness, or misadventure. Every reasonable endeavour will be made to keep to schedules but no guarantee is given. The Operator will not be held liable for costs incurred by change, delay or the missing of connecting services. The Operator reserves the right to exclude a person at any time, if in the opinion of the management or staff, that person may be likely to risk the health, safety or comfort (including unsociable behaviour) of other clients, him or herself or the environment. In such circumstances the Operator will not be obliged to offer any refund and any transport fees will be at the cost of the client. By uplifting your accommodation pass you are deemed to have agreed to our terms and conditions, instructions as per our map and track notes. Accommodation passes are non-transferable. You are deemed to have commenced your walk and there is no refund available for any portion of your package due to any circumstances. PRICING The price is quoted in New Zealand dollars and includes GST of 12.5%. From 1st October 2010 the price will include GST of 15%. The price is based on prices at time of publishing and the Operator hereby reserves the right to modify without notice those prices in any way considered necessary. HOW TO BOOK To secure a booking the Operator requires a completed booking form to be filled out by the client. In addition to this bookings are confirmed upon receipt of the full price and become definite from that date. The Operator reserves their right to decline any booking at their discretion. AGE RESTRICTIONS The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is not recommended for children under the age of 10years. A child is within the age range of 10 to 14 years at the date of commencement of walk. Helipacking for at least the first sector is strongly recommended. Any person under the age of 18years must be accompanied by an adult. TRANSFERS Bookings can be transferred to a future date, within the current season but not between people. You must give a minimum of 7 days (before your departure date) notice for a transfer to apply. This will be in the form of a credit for the value of the original booking less fees, this will then be credited against the new booking. The new booking will be charged at current pricing at that time and is subject to availability. A fee of 10% will be charged on any booking transfers. Sorry this option is not available for Guided Packages. PENALTY RATES (for instances of non-valid and un-booked track access) Failure to have a valid booking for the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track for the date(s) of use will result in penalty fees being charged in addition to the usual track fee, and where there is no valid booking, Tuatapere Hump Track Ltd does not guarantee access to any facilities/services on the track. The Penalty rate is the Age rate plus the full adult fee. CANCELLATION If a client wishes to cancel any booking, the cancellation must be forwarded in writing and the following refund values will be applied: Freedom Walk or Freedom Walk Plus Packages 1. Prior to 8 weeks of departure date 75% of the total cost; 2. Within 8 to 4 weeks 50% of the total cost; 3. Within 4 weeks or less no refund will be given. Guided Packages 1. Prior to 8 weeks of departure date 75% of the total cost; 2. Within 8 to 6 weeks 50% of the total cost; 3. Within 6 weeks or less no refund will be given. INSURANCE The Operator recommends that the client take out cancellation insurance together with all other necessary travel and medical insurances. Obtaining all necessary insurances is the responsibility of you the client and the Operator cannot be held liable for any failure on your part to get insurance. OPERATORS and AGENTS Commercial Operators/Agents can only book online via a registered login and must have an existing and current agreement with the Operator to do so. Tuatapere Hump Track Ltd 31 Orawia Road Tuatapere 9620 New Zealand Registered Charitable Entity CC41701 Ph +64 3 2266739