Hollyford Track South Island

NEW ZEALAND - Independent Vacations

Hollyford Track South Island
3 Days / 2 Nights
From $1164

Itinerary:

DAY 1 QUEENSTOWN / PYKE RIVER LODGE.
Early this morning, you are transferred from Queenstown to Hollyford Valley to begin your trek. Once you reach the trail, you will retrace the footsteps of early explorers to Pyke River Lodge. The track undulates gently through native beech forest and alongside cascading waterfalls. Along the way, hear historical accounts and interpretation of the flora and fauna. In the evening, you can visit a nearby glow worm colony. (12 miles) (L,D)

Day 2 PYKE RIVER LODGE / MARTIN’S BAY LODGE.
Start the day with a short walk to Lake Alabaster and learn the history and geology of the area. Next, enjoy a jetboat journey down the Hollyford River and across Lake McKerrow to historic Jamestown, a site that was intended to be the capital of the South Island in the 19th century. Then walk through the ancient Podocarp (pine) forest and see huge Rimu, Totara and Kahikatea trees wrapped in Rata vines. (7 miles) (B,L,D)

Day 3 MARTINS BAY LODGE / MILFORD SOUND / QUEENSTOWN.
Travel by jetboat to explore local sand dunes and a lagoon. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic flight to Milford Sound. From Milford Sound, you return to Queenstown by coach and arrive in the early evening or take the optional fly-out to Queenstown and arrive in the afternoon. (5 miles) (B,L)

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