56 km
This track is rarely cut off by snow so you can tramp it in any season (depending on weather).
Step into the dramatic Hollyford Valley and enter a world that looks the same today as it did thousands of years ago.
With a range of vegetation, native birdlife and variety of stunning vistas, the Hollyford Track makes for a fantastic hiking experience.
Lower Hollyford Road > Hidden Falls Hut
An easy first day - sidle along bluffs, cross boardwalks, and meander over swingbridges on the way to the Hidden Falls.
2 - 3 hours walking
Hidden Falls Hut > Lake Alabaster Hut
Through lowland ribbonwood/podocarps and tall beech trees, climb up to Little Homer Saddle and down to Little Homer Falls. Pass the intersection of Pyke/Hollyford rivers and continue on to Lake Alabaster.
3 - 4 hours walking
Lake Alabaster Hut > McKerrow Island Hut > Demon Trail Hut
Cross the Pyke River swing bridge and journey across relatively level terrain to meet the Hollyford River and on to McKerrow Island.
3 - 4 hours walking
Demon Trail Hut > Hokuri Hut
Follow the historic Demon Trail cattle track along the edge of Lake McKerrow/Wakatipu Waitia.
5 - 6 hours walking
Hokuri Hut > Martins Bay Hut
Follow the lake shore to the historic settlement of Jamestown. Leave the lake edge and continue past the Hollyford Airstrip and on to the Hollyford River/Whakatipu Ka Tuka mouth.
4 - 5 hours walking
Click the link below for more information and detailed maps of this hike.
Accommodation:
Guided Walk Operators
As with all New Zealand walks it is important to be prepared, the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre (part of DOC) in Te Anau is a helpful resource.
