Mount Madeline Climb
Meeting in Wanaka or Frankton, we drive through Te Anau to Milford Sound. It is possible to helicopter in to Turners Bivi or start the walk in with a possible Bivi enroute.
Allow 8 – 10 hours for the approach to Turners Bivi.
Turner’s bivi provides reliable shelter even in heavy rain. Although climbers should be prepared for all conditions in the NZ mountains, in mid to late season mild temperatures allow a lightweight approach.
Early in the season, Madeline can be ascending directly up the glaciated west face. Once this is no longer passable, the more technical south ridge can be followed. Short rock steps are well protected and possible to abseil on the descent.
2025/26 Price:
$6750
Includes: GST, NZMGA certified guide, compliance costs, mountain food, ground transport from W?naka, accommodation during the trip in mountain huts or our Kea Lodge, and technical equipment.
The helicopter flight into Turners Bivi is $1000. This is subject to change by the helicopter operator.
‘First class guide with excellent skills with safety being the priority. However, even his cooking was good! :-)… overall had an amazing adventure! [Our guide] managed all aspects of our safety efficiently and professionally. It was a truly great experience! Tim did a first-class job guiding us with his in-depth knowledge of the mountain. He was efficient, professional, and helpful with all aspects of the trip. Very safety conscious and very patient given I was a bit slow at times! It was a really fun and memorable adventure. I would thoroughly recommend.’
— — Murray, Mount Aspiring Climb
