The circuit can begin from either confluences: the Wilkin/Makarora River or Young/Makarora.
Either starting point can be reached by jet boat.
This is an excellent 58 km, 3-4 day circuit, with spectacular mountain scenery, alpine vegetation and river valleys filled with silver beech.
Suitable outside the winter months for relatively experienced parties, this circuit can be walked in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
Parties with river crossing experience may wish to cross the Makarora River, otherwise jetboat transport is available to cross the Makarora River into either the Young or Wilkin valleys. In addition, the new Blue-Young Link Track offers a swing-bridge crossing of the Makarora River and access to the Young Valley.
Siberia Experience
Scenic Flight... Bush and Valley Walk... Jetboat Safari
Four hours of unique New Zealand Wilderness Adventure in Mount Aspiring World Heritage National Park. The original since 1975 and still the best!
Scenic Aeroplane Flight
Departing from Makarora, take a 25-minute aeroplane flight into the remote Siberia Valley. Enjoy one of New Zealand’s best wilderness experiences with stunning views including rugged mountains, glaciers, mountain lakes, hanging valleys and vast rainforests. DOUBLE THE FLIGHT TIME of any similar offer and window seats for all.
Remote Siberia Valley Landing
Retrace the steps of pioneers as you journey into the spectacular Siberia Valley in the heart of the Southern Alps. Towering mountains greet adventurers as they step from the Cessna aircraft onto the valley floor and set off towards the crystal clear waters of Siberia Stream and the walking track.
Bush and Valley Nature Walk
The three-hour bush walk follows a well-formed track through river valleys and native beech forest. Hear birdsong and immerse yourself in nature while you pass mountain streams, rock formations, mossy tree trunks, native ferns and native birds, including the inquisitive fantail.
Jet boat Safari
Rendezvous with the jet boat at the pick up point in the Wilkin Valley for a thrilling and scenic 30 minute MOUNTAIN RIVER journey back to Makarora.