How difficult is the Hollyford Track?

How difficult is the walk, and am I fit enough? The Hollyford Wilderness Experience is a well-formed valley walk suitable for most ages (10+) and abilities. However, the days are long, Day Two can be quite tiring as you walk 19.5km in approximately 7 hours and you are required to carry your full pack.

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How much is the Hollyford Track?

guided walk | Hollyford Track, Fiordland National Park Costs are around $2000 per adult, 15+ years, for the full package in the shoulder season, until Christmas and during April. Add another $200 for the summer time.

How long does it take to walk the Hollyford Track?

4–5 days
Description. The Hollyford Track begins at the end of the Lower Hollyford Road, off SH 94 Milford Road, and ends at Martins Bay on the west coast. The track is suitable for people with good fitness and takes 4–5 days one way.

How long is Hollyford road?

A purpose-built scenic drive designed to minimise environmental damage and maximise tourist enjoyment would put Haast only 175 kilometres (109 mi) from Milford Sound; the distance at present is 539 kilometres (335 mi). One proposal has the road 198 km long.

Where does the Hollyford Track start?

The Hollyford Track hike begins within the Darran Mountains and follows the impressive Hollyford River to Martins Bay. The track is often regarded as the ultimate mountains to sea experience and is easily walked in both directions.

Is Hollyford road open?

Introduction. The popular Hollyford Track, Fiordland National Park’s only major low-altitude track has officially reopened, the DOC announced today. The 56km, four-day (one way) track, which was badly damaged during a three-day storm in February 2020, is now open for people keen to experience a backcountry adventure.

Is Milford Track open today?

For a time road access was restricted but it is now open to all drivers to access Milford Sound.

Is the Milford Track booked out?

New Zealand’s most in-demand Great Walk, the Milford Track, has had next summer’s spots booked out in just three minutes. Bookings opened on Tuesday for spots on New Zealand’s Great Walks in 2022/23. In the blink of an eye, Milford Track was fully booked.

How deep is the water at Milford Sound?

At 265 metres deep, most of the sound’s water is salty, but the top 10 metres or so is freshwater. It comes from the seven to nine metres of rainfall that the area gets every year, empty into the sound via its many rivers and waterfalls.

Is the Milford Track open today?

Is Milford Track open?

DOC has an online booking system and for the 2021/2022 season, Milford Track bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 15 June 2020.

Are there sharks in Milford Sound?

EXPERIENCING MILFORD SOUND’S SEA LIFE FOR YOURSELF Through the windows, you can see a natural living wonderland of anemones, mussels, sea stars, conga eels, sponges, black coral, octopus, perch, wrasse and a kaleidoscopic myriad of sea creatures. You might even spot a dolphin, shark or seal flitting through the water.

Are there whales in Milford Sound?

Whales. We don’t want to get you too excited, but on rare occasions, Milford Sound is visited by the southern right whale – the rarest of all large whales. They are usually seen around the mainland of New Zealand and appear to be part of the New Zealand sub-Antarctic population.

Can I walk Milford Track without a guide?

Independent (or ‘freedom’) walkers will hike the Milford Track without a guide and will need to book well in advance, prepare adequately and carry their own gear for the duration of the hike.

Is the Milford Track hard?

The Milford Track is a moderately difficult hike, requiring a fair level of fitness as long distances are hiked each day. There is a challenging pass on Day 3, but the rest of the walk is suitable for most levels of ability. Track conditions: The track is well marked and signposted.

Why is the water in Milford Sound black?

The heavy rainfall and surrounding rainforest create a unique effect in Milford Sound – the top layer of water is fresh water, while the rest is salt water from the Tasman Sea. As rainwater runs though the forest into the fiord it becomes stained with tannins, making the surface layer a darker colour.

How much does it cost to do the Milford Track?

Great Walk huts

Great Walk huts	Summer prices	Winter prices
(incl GST)	(incl GST)
Milford Track
	$110	$15
Kepler Track

Can you do a day walk on the Milford Track?

Experience the Milford Track—New Zealand’s most famous hiking track—independently and at your own pace. A short boat journey between Milford Sound and Sandfly Point will have you on the Milford Track for a spectacular day walk experience.