The Hollyford Track is a low-altitude walk along the valley floor. You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness as the days are long, but not difficult. Maximum group size is 16 and your friendly guides will educate & enlighten you with historical tales and interpretation of the environment surrounding you. At the end of an invigorating day of exploration, you’ll arrive to a warm and dry lodge, a hearty welcome from the lodge host and the enticing prospect a wholesome and delicious cuisine. Accommodation is in well-appointed twin share rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Bedding, linen & towels are all included as is the use of backpacks & rain jackets if required.

The Hollyford Track is an incredible 3 day, 2 night all-inclusive guided Wilderness experience & is one of New Zealand’s greatest walks. The beautiful Hollyford Valley is located in the world-heritage listed Fiordland National Park and is an area that has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.

Along this moderately challenging 3 day valley walk, you’ll encounter crystal clear rivers, mirror-like lakes, waterfalls, reefs, sand-dunes and surf. The diversity of landforms, flora & fauna within this one valley is unequalled. The experiences are just as diverse … it’s a walk that includes hiking through World Heritage wilderness, interaction with wildlife, a scenic jet boat ride, exploring historical sights, culminating in a stunning scenic flight to Milford Sound.

Day 1: Travel by coach from Queenstown to the track start via the Eglinton Valley & Gunn’s Camp Museum. Walk to Pyke River Lodge past waterfalls & native Beech forest. Walking distance approx 17kms (10.5 miles)

Day 2: Visit Lake Alibaster. Cross Fiordland’s longest swing bridge over the Pyke River, then jet boat across Lake McKerrow to Jamestown. Walk through the Podacarp forest to Martins Bay. Walk out to the Fur Seal colony at Long Reef. Return to Martins Bay Lodge in the evening. Walking distance approx 12kms (7.5 miles)


Day 3: Explore Martins Bay Wetland and the beach. Then take a scenic flight out to Milford Sound before returning to Queenstown by coach. Walking distance approx 8kms (5 miles)