Fiordland is massive; 1.2 million hectares of glaciated mountains, lakes, fiords, rivers and forests, our largest national park and an essential part of Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area. Yes, places in the park teem with tourists but worry not; be it an easy day walk or challenging tramp, kayak or bike ride, there is still much magnificent and wild country to explore.
A take on Titiroa This is the peak that looks snow-covered, even in mid-summer. In fact, it’s the white granite boulders and sandy surfaces that make the Titiroa summit look white. Unless you buzz up by helicopter (and some do), climbing Titiroa is an off-track 3-4 day challenge for experienced folk. Head from Manapouri to Hope Arm Hut, up the Garnock Burn then climb, map and compass in hand, to the bush edge. There’s a camp spot here, with water, on the summit ridgeline. From here it’s a solid day to the summit and back, or you can continue over to the south, on a roughly-marked route to North Borland Hut. Check Moir’s Guide South. Hike the Hollyford – or just some of it [caption id="attachment_27669" align="aligncenter" width="1280"]



