Harrison Cove to Martins Bay

I could be interested if doing it in Feb was a possibility - I've got work commitments till then. I was reading about it in Moirs a few weeks ago and it sounds like my dream trip (except for the sandflies!) 6 days sounds about right for Martins Bay to Harrison Cove, although I can't say I'm a speed demon in the hills. It would be tempting for me to also add in the Hollyford beforehand too, as I've never been down there.

Hey! Unfortunately I am leaving my job at the beginning of Feb! Basically any time from now until the end of January is free for me, I work a 11 days on 9 days off roster so would need to arrange times etc I agree the trip would be amazing, especially upper Harrison Valley. I am also no speed demon, enjoy a steady pace but am capable of long days no problem. Maybe a late January into Feb would be possible for you?

Sadly Nov to Jan really don't work for me due to work & travel commitments. There might be a faint chance of being able to start at the very very end of Jan (would this work?) but I won't know for sure about this for a couple of weeks. It would probably be a good idea for you to keep searching for other trampers who could start earlier - but PM me if a late Jan/early Feb start were possible.

This is a trip that from entries in the Kaipo Hut book isn't attempted often. Having succeeded on the 2nd attempt, from Kaipo to Harrisons, give yourself with an added night or 2 for exploring the tops as a reward for the bush bashing required on both sides. We intended to but had to scurry across this section hightailing it from a S which was a shame. But the memories of the Kaipo in full flood were all too vivid. Recall the descent into the Harrison off a rocky slab, narrow entry and very steep. Trees provided welcome hand holds, one literally falling from tree to tree. The rock bivy in the Harrison that I couldn't see marked on the map was dry and a welcome relief from snow. We used the tour boat from the Pyke Lodge (liked the narrative) and arranged a pick -up with Rosco from the Harrison end through his booking office based in Te Anau. The pick-up didn't quite go to plan, but an inquisitive red boat saw us and got on the blower and Rosco was soon there. I recall Moirs suggesting a signal fire?? Anyway we carried mtn radio. All the best.

Hi. Just wondering if your trip to Harrison Cove ever went ahead over the summer? If so, can we get a report?

Almost springtime already and I'm starting to seriously daydream about a some tramping in Jan/Feb... Frodo's Harrison Cove to Milford Sound tramp (via Kaipo River, Lake Never-never and Harrison River) still captures my imagination, although I'm not sure Frodo is still working in the Hollyford these days. Anybody else out there tempted by the thought of a remote Fiordland backcountry trip? (I found out today that a Rabbit Pass trip might be on the cards for me in Jan! Assuming we actually survive that in one piece, I'd be keen for a Fiordland wander afterwards, although this tramp does seem fairly weather dependent.)

Frodo, I may be interested, certainly a modified route, will get the guide book out when I get home. I have the time, just got to muster a little more motivation. Murf