WHALE WALK

Every donation goes into the draw for a $1000 HIKOI adventure apparel package. Also five spot prizes for $20 HIKOI vouchers to be won. Every dollar goes to cause.

This is an adventure trek through New Zealands best National Parks. Total 11 trails, over 750km in 32 days non-stop. Brandon Stone will be on these trails every day...

Check the Whale Walk Itinerary

The adventure trek challenge will encompass New Zealands nine “Great Walks’’ (and additional Caples and Greenstone tracks ... Quote: Brandon Stone "these two extra trails are just too good to miss and I was tempted as they conveniently link to the Routeburn Track (stage 4)... so it's one trek...and eleven trails in total."

 

This adventure trek is not only a challenge to walk, but one trail also requires extensive kayaking.  The Whanganui Journey (stage 7) although part of the iconic Great Walks, it is in fact a river track of approx. 150km. Please take a look at the Track descriptions

Sharing the journey with friends

Brandon is the only person completing the entire adventure trek journey. However friends will accompany him on various trails throughout New Zealand. Quote: I'm hoping that friends will be keep me fuelled with enthusiasm and chocolate.
If you are interested please email us or call 0800 77 77 33

 

Safety

Traditionally these tracks are sought after throughout the summer months as they are often subject to extreme seasonal weather changes. They are all subject to various extreme conditions including, high winds, monsoon rains, plateau flooding, rising rivers, rolling mists, snow drifts, avalanche, and landslips.

Guess we will find out.





Donations

Please click here to make a credit card donation. It's simple, fast and totally secure. If you live in New Zealand your donation is tax deductible and a receipt will be issued.

 

ON THE WILDSIDE supports the protection of our Oceans habitats.

An exciting part to the success of this Adventure trek is the opportunity for us to promote the conservation of our oceans and its inhabitants.  We are seeking kind donations to support a LAST OCEAN Charitable Trust.

Why this cause?

LAST OCEAN Charitable Trust is non-profit organisation concerned with the protection of the Ross Sea in Antarctic waters. They aim to raise awareness of the Ross Sea and promote the establishment of a Ross Sea marine protected area.

We will walk miles for this cause...its exactly what we are about! The amazing Humpback Whales that we swim with every year in Vavau Tonga migrate from these rich feeding grounds of the Ross sea (and neighbouring Southern Oceans below New Zealand) to Tonga to breed. We want to support the protection of this habitat and protect Humpback whales migration from the Ross Sea to Tonga.

ON THE WILDSIDE see this as a critical. This Oceans inhabitants include many vulnerable species including Humpback whales, also other marine mammals, fish, birds and marine life that need protection from exploitation, and environmental damage.

So currently it is known as the Great Whale Walk. Donations will be accepted gratefully through this website.

Sponsorship

For this adventure Brandon requires gear that will not let him down like shoes that don’t break, waterproof jackets that are breathable and keep out the weather. Equally important are cool polyester apparel in the heat and merino clothing and socks for the cool. Everything has to be durable and lightweight... things that pack small and travel well.

In seeking sponsorship for equipment Brandon approached long time friend Brad Edwards from Hikoi. Brad and his Hikoi brand has kindly got behind Whale Walk and has sponsored this years adventure with trekking shoes and apparel.
Check out Hikoi here

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