New Zealand Abel Tasman Trek

15th - 26th November 2008
28th March - 8th April 2009
14th - 25th November 2009

New Zealand is a country famed for its unspoilt natural scenery. Our challenging trek takes us to the renowned Abel Tasman National Park on the northern tip of the South Island.

Our route follows the coast along isolated golden beaches, fjord-like inlets and coastal hills thick with native rainforest; the scenery is beautiful. We then move inland, trekking among mountains and lakes before transferring to the East Coast, where a fabulous mountain day-trek offers a panoramic view of the beautiful coastline.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Depart London
DAY 2: Cross International Date Line
DAY 3: Arrive Auckland; fly to Nelson and relax
DAY 4: Abel Tasman National Park; trek along beaches and through woodland
DAY 5: Cross tidal shallows; continue along beaches and winding coastal paths
DAY 6: Trek through native rainforest to park gate; transfer to St Arnaud
DAY 7: Trek from lakeside campsite to summit of Mt Robert (1411m)
DAY 8: Transfer to East Coast; if time stop at hot springs
DAY 9: Trek Mt Fyffe (1602m) for fabulous views of the Kaikoura peninsula and surrounding mountains
DAY 10: Optional swim with dolphins or whale-watching; transfer to Christchurch
DAY 11: Free time to explore Christchurch before transferring to airport
DAY 12: Arrive London

Trip Costs

£549 deposit and £3,750 minimum sponsorship.

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Summer School 2008

This year saw the thirteenth annual summer school jointly organised by the Cedar Foundation Training Services (Eastern) and Community Development at the South Eastern Regional College (SERC).

Celebrating Youth

The diversity and talents of young disabled people in Northern Ireland were celebrated today at The Cedar Foundation’s new Children and Young People’s Offices in Belfast with a visit by The Children’s Commissioner.

Big Push For Cedar

Pauline Smilie, from Ballymena and Joanne McMullan from Ballymoney raised over £670.00 for The Cedar Foundation last Saturday by organising a sponsored Bed Push around Ballymena

Events

Fire'N'Ice, 18th October 2008

Fire’N’Ice is a unique opportunity to undertake a once in a lifetime challenge while raising funds for disabled people in Northern Ireland. It will consist of a Glasswalk, followed by a Firewalk.

Abseil, 20th September 2008

The Cedar Foundation is looking for brave people to raise funds for our work by taking the plunge down the side of the Invest NI Headquarters in Belfast.

Irish Four Peaks Challenge

Ascend the highest peak in each of the four provinces of Ireland in a challenging 36 hour period. With the event fully managed by the ascent team, you will have the opportunity to undertake a once in a lifetime challenge in safety and comfort while raising funds for The Cedar Foundation.

1000 Mile Challenge

Can you go the distance and help The Cedar Foundation cover 1000 miles in 2008 and help raise 10,000 pounds for disabled children and adults in Northern Ireland.

Overseas Challenges

Horse riding in Mongolia, Brazil or accross the Andes, Canoeing on the Zambezi River, Cycling in Cuba, China, South Africa or Sri Lanka, Camel Riding through the Sahara, or Trekking in many different and interesting places, the choice is yours.

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