Kyron Gaia Global Consciousness Retreat 2016 Excursion
A SPECIAL KRYON SOUTHERN LEMURIA ADVENTURE (7 days)
(Includes the Aoraki - Mt Cook Excursion)
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PLEASE NOTE: For those registering for the full 7 day Kryon Southern Lemuria Adventure, the Aoraki (Mt Cook Excursion) is included in your full tour and it is Day 1 of your adventure. You would depart Queenstown to Mt Cook (not return to Queenstown), but stay at Mt Cook and continue on the full tour below.
If you are wishing to only go on the Aoraki (Mt Cook) Excursion as a stand-alone event, please click here for information. |
Accommodation and Tour Brief Overview
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Tour Description (7 days)
Day 1: Fri 21st Oct 2016
QUEENSTOWN TO MOUNT COOK - Mt Cook Excursion
This morning drive through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Cromwell and then along the shores of Lake Dunstan. Journey across the stunning Lindis Pass and onto the small settlements of Omarama and Twizel. Follow the shoreline of Lake Pukaki to reach the Mount Cook National Park.
New Zealand’s highest mountain, Mount Cook (Aoraki in Māori) towers 3,724 metres into the sky, providing a stunning backdrop to the beautiful Mount Cook National Park in the centre of the South Island. Declared a World Heritage park in 1986, it boasts over thirty peaks 3,000 metres or higher. It also has five of New Zealand’s largest glaciers, including the Tasman Glacier at 21km in length. The region is also renowned for its clear, starry nights and was designated a Dark Sky Reserve in 2012 – the first in the southern hemisphere and the world’s largest, encompassing a 4300 km2 area.
Aoraki is also one of the twelve major nodes on the planet and represents one of the LEMURIAN homes of our ancestors. We are there to immerse ourselves within the sacred energy of this place and connect with the deep wisdom of the land.
Enjoy lunch in the Alpine Restaurant at the iconic Hermitage Hotel, with time to see an inspiring short film titled Mount Cook Magic in 3D. The movie begins with the Maori legend about the creation of New Zealand, then hold tight as you experience soaring above the mountains, accompanying a climbing expedition and skiing the Tasman Glacier.
After lunch there will be a short ceremony outside (weather permitting) with Kahuna Kalei, followed by a Kryon channel.
Guests overnighting in Mount Cook can join a guided walk in the Hooker Valley. The Hooker Valley provides breath-taking views of some of New Zealand’s highest and most enthralling peaks. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the unique flora and fauna of the region and the local history as you trek through this amazing landscape. This is a 7km walk along a well maintained track. Dinner in the hotel tonight for overnighting guests.
Day 2: Sat 22nd Oct 2016
MOUNT COOK TO CHRISTCHURCH
Depart from Mount Cook returning along the shores of Lake Pukaki. Turning eastward you will reach another picturesque alpine lake, Tekapo, with its turquoise waters fed straight from glaciers. Stop at the Church of the Good Shepard for stunning views across the lake. Weather permitting we will have a Kryon channel along the shoreline of Lake Tekapo. Begin your descent from the Southern Alps into the Canterbury Plains crossing the Rakaia River to reach Christchurch.
Tonight we will visit the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and Ko Tane, a living Maori Village. Here Maori culture and conservation meet to give a unique glimpse into the way of life of the South Island Ngai Tahu people. Experience the traditional challenge and welcome given to visitors, learn about the customs of the Ngai Tahu and witness an ancient way of life where Maori struggled to survive in the harsh conditions of the most southerly of the Polynesian Pacific Islands. Enjoy a cultural performance showcasing the haka, poi dance, songs and games. End your evening with a traditional hangi meal, where the food is cooked underground from stones heated in a fire pit.
Day 3: Sun 23rd Oct 2016
CHRISTCHURCH TO GREYMOUTH AND PUNAKAIKI
Climb aboard the TranzAlpine train, one of the world’s most famous train journeys, between Christchurch and Greymouth. Cross the fertile farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, and enjoy thrilling vistas over deep gorges as you travel alongside the ice-fed Waimakariri River. Traverse the mighty Southern Alps, where spectacular views of the chiseled alpine landscape will take your breath away at every turn. Descend through thick stands of native beech forest to your destination, Greymouth. Enjoy a light lunch onboard the train.
From Greymouth we travel north to see the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks. Nowhere is the ocean's effect on the landscape more spectacular than here. Experience the magnificent power of the ocean as it blasts sea spray high out of the Punakaiki blowholes. Return to Greymouth for the night. Kryon channel at Greymouth (location TBC) Dinner on your own.
Day 4: Mon 24th Oct 2016
GREYMOUTH TO FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
This morning continue your journey south along the rugged West Coast. Stop at the historic gold-mining town of Hokitika and see master jade carvers at work. The West Coast is rich in Pounamu, also known as New Zealand jade. After leaving Hokitika we will stop at Lake Mahinapua for a Kryon channel. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier arriving in time for your own lunch in the town centre. This afternoon or in the evening enjoy a soak in the Glacier Hot Pools, a haven of tranquillity nestled in lush rainforest. Dinner on your own.
Day 5: Tues 25th Oct 2016
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
This morning join a local guide for the Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk. The route will take you up alongside the mighty Waiho River bed, following the glacier's path as it winds its way through this remarkable landscape. Here you will learn about the glacier's history, see what this majestic giant leaves behind, and learn the legend of Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere. Near the terminal face, after a brief climb you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the glacier’s rapidly changing terminal face.
Time for your own lunch in the town centre and afternoon at leisure, prior to assembling for a Kryon meeting and farewell dinner.
Day 6: Wed 26th Oct 2016
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER TO QUEENSTOWN
Depart the glacier region driving through dense rain forest to reach the Haast Pass, stop along the way at Knight’s Point Lookout. Along the way we will stop for a Kryon channel (location TBC). Continue through into the Mt Aspiring National Park to arrive to Lake Wanaka. Time in Wanaka for your own lunch and exploring. Arrive in Queenstown by late afternoon. Dinner on your own.
Day 7: Thurs 27th Oct 2016
QUEENSTOWN
There is a strong potential that we will have a final Kryon channel at the Queenstown Botanic Gardens, located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, either immediately before or after breakfast. The tour will then end and we depart Queenstown.
QUEENSTOWN TO MOUNT COOK - Mt Cook Excursion
This morning drive through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Cromwell and then along the shores of Lake Dunstan. Journey across the stunning Lindis Pass and onto the small settlements of Omarama and Twizel. Follow the shoreline of Lake Pukaki to reach the Mount Cook National Park.
New Zealand’s highest mountain, Mount Cook (Aoraki in Māori) towers 3,724 metres into the sky, providing a stunning backdrop to the beautiful Mount Cook National Park in the centre of the South Island. Declared a World Heritage park in 1986, it boasts over thirty peaks 3,000 metres or higher. It also has five of New Zealand’s largest glaciers, including the Tasman Glacier at 21km in length. The region is also renowned for its clear, starry nights and was designated a Dark Sky Reserve in 2012 – the first in the southern hemisphere and the world’s largest, encompassing a 4300 km2 area.
Aoraki is also one of the twelve major nodes on the planet and represents one of the LEMURIAN homes of our ancestors. We are there to immerse ourselves within the sacred energy of this place and connect with the deep wisdom of the land.
Enjoy lunch in the Alpine Restaurant at the iconic Hermitage Hotel, with time to see an inspiring short film titled Mount Cook Magic in 3D. The movie begins with the Maori legend about the creation of New Zealand, then hold tight as you experience soaring above the mountains, accompanying a climbing expedition and skiing the Tasman Glacier.
After lunch there will be a short ceremony outside (weather permitting) with Kahuna Kalei, followed by a Kryon channel.
Guests overnighting in Mount Cook can join a guided walk in the Hooker Valley. The Hooker Valley provides breath-taking views of some of New Zealand’s highest and most enthralling peaks. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the unique flora and fauna of the region and the local history as you trek through this amazing landscape. This is a 7km walk along a well maintained track. Dinner in the hotel tonight for overnighting guests.
Day 2: Sat 22nd Oct 2016
MOUNT COOK TO CHRISTCHURCH
Depart from Mount Cook returning along the shores of Lake Pukaki. Turning eastward you will reach another picturesque alpine lake, Tekapo, with its turquoise waters fed straight from glaciers. Stop at the Church of the Good Shepard for stunning views across the lake. Weather permitting we will have a Kryon channel along the shoreline of Lake Tekapo. Begin your descent from the Southern Alps into the Canterbury Plains crossing the Rakaia River to reach Christchurch.
Tonight we will visit the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and Ko Tane, a living Maori Village. Here Maori culture and conservation meet to give a unique glimpse into the way of life of the South Island Ngai Tahu people. Experience the traditional challenge and welcome given to visitors, learn about the customs of the Ngai Tahu and witness an ancient way of life where Maori struggled to survive in the harsh conditions of the most southerly of the Polynesian Pacific Islands. Enjoy a cultural performance showcasing the haka, poi dance, songs and games. End your evening with a traditional hangi meal, where the food is cooked underground from stones heated in a fire pit.
Day 3: Sun 23rd Oct 2016
CHRISTCHURCH TO GREYMOUTH AND PUNAKAIKI
Climb aboard the TranzAlpine train, one of the world’s most famous train journeys, between Christchurch and Greymouth. Cross the fertile farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, and enjoy thrilling vistas over deep gorges as you travel alongside the ice-fed Waimakariri River. Traverse the mighty Southern Alps, where spectacular views of the chiseled alpine landscape will take your breath away at every turn. Descend through thick stands of native beech forest to your destination, Greymouth. Enjoy a light lunch onboard the train.
From Greymouth we travel north to see the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks. Nowhere is the ocean's effect on the landscape more spectacular than here. Experience the magnificent power of the ocean as it blasts sea spray high out of the Punakaiki blowholes. Return to Greymouth for the night. Kryon channel at Greymouth (location TBC) Dinner on your own.
Day 4: Mon 24th Oct 2016
GREYMOUTH TO FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
This morning continue your journey south along the rugged West Coast. Stop at the historic gold-mining town of Hokitika and see master jade carvers at work. The West Coast is rich in Pounamu, also known as New Zealand jade. After leaving Hokitika we will stop at Lake Mahinapua for a Kryon channel. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier arriving in time for your own lunch in the town centre. This afternoon or in the evening enjoy a soak in the Glacier Hot Pools, a haven of tranquillity nestled in lush rainforest. Dinner on your own.
Day 5: Tues 25th Oct 2016
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
This morning join a local guide for the Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk. The route will take you up alongside the mighty Waiho River bed, following the glacier's path as it winds its way through this remarkable landscape. Here you will learn about the glacier's history, see what this majestic giant leaves behind, and learn the legend of Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere. Near the terminal face, after a brief climb you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the glacier’s rapidly changing terminal face.
Time for your own lunch in the town centre and afternoon at leisure, prior to assembling for a Kryon meeting and farewell dinner.
Day 6: Wed 26th Oct 2016
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER TO QUEENSTOWN
Depart the glacier region driving through dense rain forest to reach the Haast Pass, stop along the way at Knight’s Point Lookout. Along the way we will stop for a Kryon channel (location TBC). Continue through into the Mt Aspiring National Park to arrive to Lake Wanaka. Time in Wanaka for your own lunch and exploring. Arrive in Queenstown by late afternoon. Dinner on your own.
Day 7: Thurs 27th Oct 2016
QUEENSTOWN
There is a strong potential that we will have a final Kryon channel at the Queenstown Botanic Gardens, located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, either immediately before or after breakfast. The tour will then end and we depart Queenstown.
