Hollyford valley - track and hut maintenance

Project number: 14
Location: Fiordland National Park

Dates

4 volunteers for 9 days

Monday 25 November to Tuesday 3 December 2024

Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to experience part of a popular track in Fiordland and to learn about the area’s interesting history.

The first afternoon will consist of a health and safety briefing for all volunteers, after which the group will help arrange food and equipment for the following day. Everyone will then be flown to the huts, offering spectacular views of the Hollyford area.

Volunteers will work alongside DOC rangers to undertake tasks such as hut cleaning, structure maintenance, track maintenance and trimming back vegetation.

There may also be the opportunity to stay at Big Bay Hut and carry out work on the hut and surrounding area.

What to expect

Fitness/skill level 

Medium to high level of fitness.

Accommodation 

The first night will be spent at the local holiday park in Te Anau (this will be organised for the group). The remainder of the trip will be based at various huts along the Hollyford Track.

Pickup/drop-off location and times

Meet at the DOC workshop, 19 Caswell Road, Te Anau at 1.00 pm on Monday 25 November. Volunteers will be returned to the same location in the early afternoon on Tuesday 3 December.

Contribution towards food and transport

$300 per person.