Adventure with an All Black

All Black legend Ian Jones is inviting Kiwis to join him in a guided walk through spectacular native bush, along pristine waterways and over the stunning west coast.

Inspired by his tamariki who are fluent in te reo Māori, Ian Jones says he seeks a renewed sense of belonging and is looking forward to hearing the history and the stories of the whenua and its people that accompany this guided walk.

“I have a genuine desire to start my journey of reconnection and better understand where I’m from,” says Jones.

“We’ll have an opportunity to explore our connection to New Zealand together, in an environment that is unique to Aotearoa – and couldn’t be more beautiful.”

Located in Fiordland National Park, the remote Hollyford Valley is home to breathtaking beech forest, thunderous birdsong, and a rich New Zealand history.

Departing on Tuesday, 16 April, the four-day adventure will see guests traverse the Hollyford Valley by foot, jetboat, and helicopter. The guided walk includes accommodation at well-appointed private lodges, delicious kai, coach transport return from Queenstown and/or Te Anau, and more.

A percentage of the profits from this exclusive ‘Adventure with an All Black’ experience will be donated to the Hollyford Conservation Trust, supporting efforts in the Fiordland National Park to protect and enhance native flora and fauna within the Hollyford Valley and surrounding areas in the Fiordland National Park.

Ngai Tahu Tourism and Hollyford Wilderness Experience

Ngāi Tahu Tourism has owned and operated the Hollyford Wilderness Experience for 20 years.

This four-day guided walk won the coveted Visitor Experience Award at the 2022 New Zealand Tourism Awards.

For more information and to secure a booking, visit hollyfordtrack.com.

Trip dates: 16 to 19 April 2024.