The Hollyford Track Guided Walk New Zealand
Your trip begins in
Queenstown
with transport to the Hollyford Valley in Fiordland where your
three day Hollyford Track Walk begins. Walking on Fiordland
National Park's Hollyford Track is for hiking enthusiasts and for
those with a yearning to explore this isolated and pristine
wilderness. Enjoy the benefit of experienced guides and
supplementary transport as required, to ensure this is a fantastic
experience.
The Hollyford 3 Day
Wilderness Journey is an all-inclusive spectacular walk from
the mountains to the sea that is suitable for a wide range of
fitness levels. Unlike any other walk, the scenery is geologically
spectacular and ever changing - snow capped mountains, glaciers,
rainforests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, reefs, sand dunes and
surf. The experiences are diverse- hiking, wildlife interaction,
historical tales, jet boating, and a magnificent scenic flight to
Milford Sound.
Included in the package is return transport from Queenstown to the
track, meals, snacks, accommodation, and use of backpacks and rain
jackets. Accommodation is in our sophisticated lodges with twin
share rooms. Our expert guides will ensure your group (maximum 16
people) experience New Zealand's wilderness at its best. The
season operates from November through to April.
Pre Departure Briefing
The evening prior to departure walkers meet with your guide who
will explain the details of the Track; arrange storage for your
surplus luggage and hand out rain jackets and backpacks to those
requiring them.
Fitness: The days are
long but not difficult. We have guests from the ages of 10 to 84
doing the walk and as long as you are an actively fit person you
will manage the walk. Remember you only carry your pack on the
first day's walk in and the last day's walk out if your are doing
the walk out tour, the rest of the time it is taken by boat /
plane.
Day One: Waterfalls, Pyke
River Lodge, Glow Worms
Depart Queenstown at 7am, travel along side the beautiful Lake
Wakatipu and on to
Te Anau. After a brief stop, depart for the
Hollyford Valley and travel through the majestic Eglington Valley
to the start of the Track in the Hollyford Valley visiting Gunn's
Camp museum on the way. Then re-trace the footsteps of early
explorers along the Hollyford River to Pyke River Lodge. As the
Track undulates gently through native beech forest and beside
tumbling waterfalls enjoy interesting historical tales and
interpretation of the forest and bird life. In the evening you can
visit our nearby glow-worm colony.
Walking Distance: Approx 17kms (12miles).
Day Two: Lakes, Jet
Boating and 1000 year old trees
Begin your day with a short walk to Lake Alabaster and learn of
the history and geology of the area whilst in the midst of
stunning surroundings. Cross Fiordland's longest swing bridge and
then enjoy a captivating jet boat journey down the Hollyford River
and across Lake McKerrow to the historic site of Jamestown that
was intended to be the capital of the South Island in the late
1900's. Walk through the ancient Podocarp forest (New Zealand
native pines) with huge Rimu, Totara and Kahikatea trees wrapped
in massive Rata vines. Arrive at Martin's Bay Lodge by 5pm.
Walking Distance: Approx 12kms (7miles).
Day Three: Wildlife
Experience, Martins Bay Beach and Coastline /Scenic Flight to
Milford Sound
Walk through the young
rejuvenating forest of Jerusalem Creek and visit the fur seal
colony at Long Reef on the wild West Coast. You may see the rare
Fiordland Crested Penguin. Travel by jet boat to the beach and
explore the seven kilometre Martins Bay Beach sand-dunes and
lagoon. Learn about its history and its plant, sea and bird life.
Return to Martins Bay Lodge and then enjoy a scenic flight to
Milford Sound, with views of the Track route, Hollyford Valley and
Mt Tutoko, Fiordland's highest peak. Board your coach for your
return journey to Queenstown with stops of interest along the way.
Arrive back no later than 7.30pm.
Walking Distance: Approx 8 kms (5 miles).
There is an option, at
additional cost, to cruise Milford Sound if you wish.
Day Three: Walk Out Option
(Day 3): Martins Bay Lodge to Queenstown This option replaces
Day 3 of the Fly Out Standard OptionAn early morning boat journey takes you up Lake McKerrow to the
confluence of the Hollyford and Pyke Rivers. Return with your
guide to the start of the Track. Observe the flora's
transformation from the windswept, salt stunted bushes at the sea
to the dense beech forest of the inland mountain valley. Return to
Queenstown by coach. Arrive back no later than 7.30pm.
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