The Plan:
2nd April
Depart London for Guangzhou
4th April
Arrive Guangzhou, depart for Auckland.
5th April
Depart for Nelson. Collect hire cars, buy food and supplies, and drive to base of Mt Owen.
6th April
Helicopter lifts in most of equipment. Hike up, and establish basecamp.
7th April
Expedition begins.
22nd April
Expedition ends. Helicopter lifts equipment down mountain.
23rd April
Drive to Nelson Airport, depart for Auckland. Depart for Guangzhou
24th April
Depart for Heathrow