The Hollyford had a few strainers extra to my last trip. Its a great trip, and one which is getting more popular by the month. I considered putting in at Martens Bay and paddling to Big Bay to avoid the bog, but the sea looked a tad rough for that adventure. Had it been a bit calmer i would have given it a go.
@mozdickson I take hiking poles on all trips, theybate amazing. There's no downside to taking hiking poles packrafting also. They just go in the pack inside the raft. If you look at a topo map, you'll see the hiking trail connecting the two rivers.
Thank you for sharing your journey through such beauty!!
The Hollyford had a few strainers extra to my last trip. Its a great trip, and one which is getting more popular by the month. I considered putting in at Martens Bay and paddling to Big Bay to avoid the bog, but the sea looked a tad rough for that adventure. Had it been a bit calmer i would have given it a go.
Yeah, early on there are a few big trees. Nothing crazy to avoid, but definitely to be mindful for inexperienced paddlers!
Amazing trip insights, and amazing speed!
Cheers! Yeah it was fast, quite a chnage from the previous time I did it haha!
Thanks for making this. Will need to check a map, can't grasp how you got from coast back in to river! Quite surprised you have walking poles.
@mozdickson I take hiking poles on all trips, theybate amazing. There's no downside to taking hiking poles packrafting also. They just go in the pack inside the raft.
If you look at a topo map, you'll see the hiking trail connecting the two rivers.