Lake Marian makes for an incredible – and quiet – winter destination. Photo: Hami Tangiora

Lake Marian, Fiordland National Park

July 2021

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Located in a hanging valley in the Darran Mountains, Lake Marian is one of New Zealand’s must-visit hiking destinations. It can get incredibly busy there in summer but during the winter months, it’s possible to have the entire track to yourself.

A swingbridge crossing of the Hollyford River begins the trip in spectacular fashion, high above the crystal clear alpine water.  For the first 200m, the track follows the river and on a well-maintained surface. It then deviates away from the river and starts climbing gently alongside the thundering falls and rapids of Marian Creek into […]
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