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Sun Herald, Australia, 2008
Pure Joy - The Most Beautiful Valley In New Zealand
New Zealand's Hollyford Valley was once the exclusive domain of the tough guys… Now, thanks to a guiding company anyone can walk New Zealand's most beautiful valley (I realise I'm out on a limb here, but if someone knows a more beautiful one, then please lead me to it).
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New Zealand Lawyer, 2008
Halloween On Hollyford
This stunning three-day expedition takes eager hikers through the breathtaking Hollyford Valley, mostly beautiful, temperate rainforest, which in patches has been described as some of the thickest and most inhospitable in the world. This is tramping with a difference… modern-day explorers don’t need to carry food supplies or sleeping equipment, instead, the Hollyford Track offers all the enjoyment of this virtually untouched beauty with a fantastic twist of luxury that would satisfy even Elizabeth Taylor for a few hours.
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Sydney Morning Herald, Australia, 2008
Super Tramp
We tramp through ancient podocarp forest where tangled vines and ferns cling to massive trunks. Our guides' enthusiasm for the forest leads us to appreciate not only the 1200-year-old towering rimu trees, but also the tiniest orchids. It is an ideal wilderness experience, and these are some of the greatest woods we'll ever see.
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Weekend, New Zealand, 2009
From Mountains To The Sea
The Hollyford Valley is a world of lakes, rivers, waterfalls, ancient forests, brilliant green mosses and giant ferns, rare wildlife and poignant traces of human history.
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On Holiday, New Zealand, 2007
The Wild Wild Wet
The forest closed behind us like a green veil and Hollyford cast its spell. The trees were heavy with curtains of dripping moss. Silent rivers came in and out of view and whisper secrets of high glaciers. Above, waterfalls ripped down the sides of exposed mountains hidden in saturated clouds. The thundering water created a deep bass note within the forest. Magic.
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First Travel, Australia, 2006
Trek The Track
It's a shock to see civilisation, back to the land of stilettos and sugar coated donuts. After 3 days I know where I would rather be, trek boots and all, and I long to return to the beauty and isolation of the Hollyford.
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