I am still keen, but am wondering if this course gets you a first aid certificate? Thanks, JF

Keen, but need to check it wont clash with any coursework

Definitely keen to get a trip done this break, preferably one of the longer tracks around Nelson lakes or elsewhere. Is anyone else interested in a mostly tramping trip like this?

Hi all, Seems like I wont be doing this as certain people I wanted to take along have pulled out, also no work leave. My apologies to anyone disappointed. John. 

On this, any chance that a van or something could be used, as driving down would prove the most pratical way of getting down. A discount ferry ticket may be possible of it.

Yeah cheap flights but from there to Bluff is a pain, Intercity bus costs $30(cheapest, early booking)-$70 to invercargill and takes from 8am through to 5.30pm (a whole day). Cost of flying to stewart Island to invercargill return $165. Ideally a van or something would suit best - I may be able to arrange a cheaper car ferry pass.

Hmm, with mainly tramping gone also, not many left now. A bit of a shame really

Hi all, (posted before in wrong place, oops)  Cannot claim much experience but have always wanted to go to Stewart Island and the loop outlined here (http://www.backpack-newzealand.com/articles/topic97.php) looks to be a good trip. Im not certain how this will be organised (transport etc.) but will be doing it per my own undertaking ...

Hi all, Cannot claim much experience but have always wanted to go to Stewart Island and the loop outlined here (http://www.backpack-newzealand.com/articles/topic97.php) looks to be a good trip. Im not certain how this will be organised (transport etc.) but will be doing it per my own undertaking regardless. May change if people seem interested. ...