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WALKING & KAYAKING TOURS

$ * ^ 16
From 2095 per person twin share
3 DAYS | TE ANAU TO TE ANAU
OPERATOR: Hollyford Track
TRAVEL TYPE: Guided walk
DEPARTS: Every second day (Oct – Apr)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Walk among the snow capped mountains of the
Southern Alps
• Join a scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound
• Opportunity to see Fur seals and Fiordland
Martins Bay Lodge, South Island
Crested penguins
HOLLYFORD TRACK GUIDED WALK 3 DAYS INCLUDES
Day 1: Te Anau to Pyke Lodge (LD) Fiordland Crested Penguin is a seasonal visitor. Continue • 2 nights 3½ star accommodation
Discover some of New Zealand’s most beautiful lakes on, and Long Reef plays host to a rookery of native • Meals as specified
and glacial valleys, dwarfed by majestic mountains at New Zealand Fur seals. Martins Bay Lodge completes • Jet boat ride • Expert guide
the start at the Hollyford Track. an unforgettable second day. Overnight at Martins Bay • Helicopter flight to Milford Sound
Parking at the start of the track, start your 19.5 kilometre Lodge. Walking distance: 15 kilometres. • Use of wet weather jacket and backpack
journey to Pyke Lodge. You will follow the swift, clear Day 3: Martins Bay Lodge to Te Anau (BL)
waters of the Hollyford River, beneath the gaze of the After another hearty breakfast you’ll be ready for your • Return transfers from Te Anau accommodation
mighty Southern Alps, including Fiordland National Park’s final 8.5 kilometre walk, exploring Martins Bay Spit, a ^Price valid 21 Oct – 22 Dec 20. Sole use price also available.
two highest peaks of Mount Tutoko and Mount Madeline. famous landmark separating the powerful Tasman Sea Transfers from Queenstown also available (Oct – Mar).
At the end of the first day of your guided walk adventure, from the Hollyford Valley. You will have the opportunity to
you’ll be welcomed at Pyke Lodge by your friendly lodge explore the sand dunes, and wander along the isolated
hosts. Here you’ll enjoy hot showers, impressive three beach at your own pace. Martins Bay 1 Pyke River
course cuisine and the opportunity to relax. Overnight at Lake McKerrow 1
Pyke Lodge. Walking distance: 19.5 kilometres. Returning to Martins Bay Lodge for lunch, your lodge
hosts bid you farewell as you board the helicopter for Hollyford
River
Day 2: Pyke Lodge to Martins Bay Lodge (BLD) a scenic flight along the rugged coastline and into the Milford Sound
Today you’ll cover 15 kilometres by foot and your main dramatic Milford Sound. Hollyford
pack will be transported to Martins Bay Lodge while you Once in Milford you’ll be met by your return shuttle Hollyford Valley Track
carry a smaller day pack for your daily essentials. After an host and travel along the impressive Milford Road, and
initial short walk, board a jet boat for the next part of your stopping at the source of the Hollyford Valley and River Eglinton START/FINISH
adventure. These powerful and safe machines provide an before embarking on your last leg back to Te Anau and Valley OVERNIGHT
exciting scenic ride along the Hollyford River and down Queenstown. Walking distance: 8.5 kilometres. HELICOPTER
JET BOAT
to Lake McKerrow. Thunderous surf on the rugged West Te Anau WALK
Coast is a prelude to a bay of boulders, where the rare (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) COACH
$ * ^
From 1389 per person twin share
3 DAYS | NELSON TO NELSON
OPERATOR: Wilsons Abel Tasman
TRAVEL TYPE: Guided kayak & walk
DEPARTS: Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore secluded beaches and bays in a
double kayak
• Walk through mature native forest
• Experience the predator-free wildlife sanctuary
of Adele Island
INCLUDES
Torrent Bay, South Island • 2 nights 4 star accommodation
KAYAK & WALK 3 DAYS • Meals as specified
• Kaiteriteri to Totaranui scenic cruise
Day 1: Nelson to Awaroa (LD) Falls River and secluded Frenchman’s Bay. See seals • Use of kayaks and safety equipment
Drive through coastal gardens and orchards from in Tonga Island Marine Reserve. Lunch break gives you • Luggage transfers • Return transfers from Nelson
Nelson to Kaiteriteri. All aboard the Vista Cruise time to relax, explore or swim in the sheltered waters.
to travel the length of the coast to Totaranui. Walk Then paddle to your welcome at Torrent Bay Lodge ^Price valid 1 – 30 Apr 20. Not suitable for children under
12 yrs. Moderate level of fitness required. Walking and Lodge
(approx. 2 hours) through lush rainforest and along nestled in a village of holiday houses on the beach. Stay options available. Wednesday departures travel in
secluded beaches for your welcome to Meadowbank Here, your ensuite room and evening meal await. reverse direction.
Homestead at Awaroa – a faithful recreation of the Overnight at Torrent Bay Lodge.
Wilson family’s original home on the ‘finest site in the Golden Bay
bay’. Freshen up with a hot shower in your ensuite Day 3: Torrent Bay to Nelson (BL) Totaranui Bay
room and enjoy a pre-dinner drink from the in-house Breakfast by the sea will set you up for paddling from Awaroa Bay 1
bar (extra charge) while a delicious dinner is prepared Torrent Bay to Kaiteriteri. Explore picturesque Te Tonga Island
for you. Overnight at Meadowbank Homestead at Pukatea Bay, and islands in the Astrolabe Roadstead. Bark Bay Estuary
Awaroa. Walking distance: 7 kilometres. Paddle past the wildlife sanctuary on Adele Island. Torrent Bay 1
If the wind is favourable, your guide hoists a special
Day 2: Awaroa to Torrent Bay (BLD) sail so you can ride the breeze. Choose a sheltered, Kaiteriteri
After breakfast overlooking gardens by the sea, walk golden-sand beach to rest for lunch, then continue START/FINISH
over a forested saddle to Onetahuti where your guide to Kaiteriteri where the driver meets you to return Tasman Bay OVERNIGHT
introduces you to your kayak with full instructions. to Nelson. ATTRACTION
Then, onto the water to explore and have fun as you CRUISE
WALK
paddle down the coast to Torrent Bay. Picture postcard (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Nelson COACH
views include Tonga Island Marine Reserve, Bark Bay, KAYAK
* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
28 travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.