Martins Bay & Hollyford Track by foot, flight and jetboat (Day 3 of 3), Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

Martins Bay & Hollyford Track by foot, flight and jetboat (Day 3 of 3), Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

Accommodation Town: Te Anau

Features: Great Walk, Beech Forest, Lake Mckerrow, Hollyford River, Alpine Mountain Views

Route: DoC Martins Bay Hut -- Lower Boat Landing -- Jetboat to Pyke River Confluence -- Hollyford Track to Hollyford Road End -- Sidetrack to Humboldt Falls -- Te Anau

Day 3 Itinerary:

(1) 7:30am walk to Lower Boat Landing: 10min walking from hut

(2) 8:00am Jetboat to Pyke River Confluence: 32km, 50min

(3) 9:10am Walk to Hollyford Road End: 19.2km, 5hrs, uphill 770m

(4) 2:45pm Sidetrack to Humboldt Falls: 1.2km, 20min, uphill 90m

(5) 3:30pm Shuttle to Te Anau ( 1.5 hours)

Season: Early January

Track Status: NZ Great Walk

Weather: Sunny

Relevant Information:

Te Anau, Hollyford Track, Martins Bay, Lake Mckerrow, Hollyford River, Pyke River, Humboldt Falls, Te Wāhipounamu(South West New Zealand World Heritage Area)

(A) Lower Boat Landing

(B) Jetboat through Lake Mckerrow to Pyke River Confluence (32km, 50 mins)

(C) Hollyford Track, lunch at Hidden Falls Hut
(19.2km, 5 hours, uphill 770m)

(D) Humboldt Falls: (1.2km, 20 mins, uphill 90m)