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The fully guided Hollyford Wilderness Experience takes care of every aspect of the trip. Guests only need to bring their walking gear and camera.

It is a three-night, four- day experience and includes a jet-boat ride on Lake McKerrow and a helicopter flight from Martin’s Bay to Milford Sound. The three days of walking are not hard. If you have a reasonable level of fitness, you will find it pleasantly challenging and highly rewarding. Daily walking takes 3-7 hours without significant elevation. It’s just the right amount of exercise to make shedding tramping boots at the end of the day feel like heaven and the glass of wine fully deserved. WHAT IT COSTS: $2795 per adult. WHEN TO GO: December to April. WHAT TO TAKE: Thermals and tramping boots for the walk and casual clothes for evenings in the lodge. Even walking poles, packs and rain gear can be provided if required. WHAT TO EXPECT: A walk through the experienced eyes of local guides and learn about the unique relationship of Ngāi Tahu to this special place. You will learn more about the Ngāi Tahu creation story, Te Waka o Aoraki, Chief Tūtoko, and the important pounamu (greenstone) trails found within the valley.

HOW TO BOOK: hollyfordtrack.com or 0800 832226