An extraordinary journey

March 2015

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March 2015

Fiordland's longest swingbridge crosses Pyke River. PHOTO: Paul Rush
Hiking the Hollyford Track to the coast is a journey of discovery, writes Paul Rush Rich birdsong fills the forest canopy, kereru whoosh overhead with a noisy flapping of wings and paradise ducks squawk their displeasure at our trespass on their territory. We are entering what is arguably New Zealand’s most scenic valley. Our guided […]

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