“ACCESS”
Wilderness Retreat, Fiordland National Park 

“Just over the Mountains from Milford Sound”

There are a variety of access and departure options.

Helicopter… The most reliable form of access, a very scenic and exhilarating 15-minute flight from Milford Sound over some of the most mountainous parts of Fiordland's Southern Alps. Landing virtually at Charlie’s doorstep. Approximately $575.00. (Charge per load / 4 person capacity)

Contact Milford Helicopters (Jeff Shanks) (03) 249 8384 or (025) 380 359


Fixed Wing Plane… From the majestic Milford Sound it is a very spectacular 20-minute flight to a bush airstrip at Martin’s Bay. Then a gentle 2-hour walk along the Hollyford Track through ancient Podocarp rainforest and along the shores of Lake McKerrow to “Charlies Place” (Flying subject to prevailing weather conditions).

Air Fiordland... (Fixed wing Charter work etc) Contact: Phone (03) 249 7505, Fax (03) 249 7080, email airfiord@airfiordland.com


Walk in and Jetboat… A jetboat service operates from Pyke/Hollyford Confluence (approximately 5 hours walk from the end of the Hollyford Road). This service operates every second day (November – April) @ $50.00 per head to Jamestown Bay (Charlies). A spectacular trip through some very scenic country. (Prior jetboat bookings essential).

Walk In… 3 days walk down the Hollyford Track. One hour past Hokuri Hut heading towards Martins Bay or if you are walking the opposite way, 3 hours walk from the Martins Bay Hut (Long Reef) to Charlies. (Experience and good fitness necessary). Contact D.O.C (Department of Conservation) for track details.

Canoe or Raft... a wonderful experience down through a very scenic Fiordland waterway (aprox. 2 days). Experience essential.
 

General...
* This is a remote and mountainous section of New Zealand Wilderness, all transport subject to weather conditions.

After hours inquiries to John Paterson (07) 332 2093 (Charlie’s Brother).
General email enquiries to charliewilderness@hotmail.com  
Postal inquiries to PO Box 1038, Rotorua.

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