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View of Hollyford Valley – Lake Howden loop from Glenorchy

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Southland

View of Hollyford Valley – Lake Howden loop from Glenorchy

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298

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View of Hollyford Valley – Lake Howden loop from Glenorchy

07:39

23.4km

1,070m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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Fiordland National Park

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661 m

Enchanted Forest in Fiordland National Park

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Typical forest for New Zealand… always a feast for the eyes

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1.11 km

Waterfall in Fiordland National Park

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Beautiful waterfall that extends over several steps

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2.83 km

View of Hollyford Valley

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Nice view from above down into the valley with its pretty river

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3.77 km

Lake Howden

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Beautiful lake… there is a chic shelter with tables and benches right on the lake

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3.77 km

Lake Howden Hut

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Nice hut… there is also a shed for firewood not far from it

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7.07 km

Earland Falls

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They're actually called Earland Falls 😜 the waterfall is 134 meters high... you can also get a shower from the spray

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11.8 km

Lake Mackenzie Lodge

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Beautifully located hut right on the lake… By the way, there are two huts… a DoC hut and a lodge… the lodge is only available for guided tours… the pictures show the lodge

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21.6 km

View of Fiordland Mountain Peaks

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Through the trees you can see the beautiful peaks in the area

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23.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

159 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Saturday 10 January

17°C

8°C

95 %

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View of Hollyford Valley – Lake Howden loop from Glenorchy

Enchanted Forest in Fiordland National Park

Waterfall in Fiordland National Park

View of Hollyford Valley

Lake Howden

Lake Howden Hut

Earland Falls

Lake Mackenzie Lodge

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