Humboldt Falls Track

Humboldt Falls Track

Hollyford Road

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Humboldt Falls Track

1.2 km return | 30 minutes return

The crash of foaming water echoes around the valley and mixes with the singing of tui and the clicking of cicadas. The orchestra of Nature verges on the perfect chorus.

Walking Track

Access

Humboldt Falls are signposted on the right, 15.5 km down Lower Hollyford Road near the roadend and start of the Hollyford Track. There’s a parking area with shelter opposite the start of the track.

Track

The metalled track winds steadily up to the viewing point a little above the valley and falls. A bench is placed in view of the falls. Worth a linger.

Geology

The falls drop around 250 metres in three tiers, with a smaller waterfall to the south. They emanate from the Humboldt Mountains.

Feature

On the way to Humboldt Falls, it’s a must to stop at Gunns Camp and the Hollyford Museum, owned by Murray Gunn, son of Davey Gunn, runholder in the Hollyford Valley. As well as a shop, the Hollyford Museum houses a collection of artefacts from the Hollyford Valley. These date from the first settler days at Jamestown in the late 1800s to remnants of the Milford Road construction. Many snippets of local history are displayed on the walls, with an evocative collection of black and white photos.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Fiordland

Central government organisation

Location

South IslandFiordlandMilford Sound - Fiordland National Park

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.6934918619328

168.125245475769

Latitude
-44.6934918619328
Longitude
168.125245475769

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  • 3.5/5

    Worth a detour off the Milford Rd.

    Nice walk up the hill rewarded with a good view of the falls. View from the lookout is getting a little obstructed by trees so might be time for a little pruning.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

  • 2.5/5

    Nice, but don't bother with the lookout 5/10, if you want to get up closer - follow the river for a decent view!

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago and experienced in April 2009

  • 4.5/5

    Good track and look outs and accurate timings on notice boards.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in March 2009