Hidden Hankinson Package - Radfords on the Lake

PACKAGE
Hidden Hankinson Package

From $1299.00

INCLUDES

Two nights accommodation
Hidden Hankinson full-day backcountry experience
Nature guides
Small group tour, max 6 pax minimum 4
Picnic lunch is $35 available as an add-on

Discovering the hidden lake

There are no tracks, roads, or clearings here – this is pure, remote Fiordland.
Departing Te Anau Downs, take a boat ride across the South Island’s largest lake, Lake Te Anau for a sense of how big Fiordland is. From here, it’s a short walk through the beech forest to find the hidden lake. Don’t expect a sealed path here; it’s a short, moderate trek through the Fiordland bush. Arrive at our hidden boat shed for your first glimpse of the glacial lake that time forgot, Lake Hankinson.
Jump aboard a second boat and venture further into Fiordland with a boat ride up Lake Hankinson. As the bush clears, spot the oldest remaining hut in Fiordland National Park, Hankinson Hut. Built in 1928, the hut is rich with history and the stories of adventurers, deer cullers, and those seeking escape. Stay awhile and soak it all in.

The clear waters of the Wapiti River flowing past the hut may entice keen anglers, or you may simply take a moment to appreciate the immense ecological system that is Fiordland National Park.

For information on how to book this package, get in touch today.

Itinerary

Get off the beaten track and further into Fiordland than any bus tour will ever go. Journey to a hidden lake, Fiordland’s oldest backcountry hut and a tranquil and remote location. Access to this special location is by boat and a short walk and includes an expert local guide.

Highlights

A full-day adventure to a remote and rarely seen part of Fiordland. Very few people visit this remote location – enjoy incredible nature-spotting.
Discover a hidden lake deep within Fiordland, inaccessible by road or walking track.
Experience two return boat rides and a bushwalk.
Explore Fiordland National Park’s oldest hut.
An intrepid experience made easy with a local expert as your guide.
Perfect for anyone looking for a true kiwi adventure, including families with children.
Picnic lunch is $35. Sandwich or wrap, piece of fruit, cheese and crackers, fruit and nut mix, and piece of sweet baking. There are GF/DF options.
Price includes two nights in our Studio apartment for two adults doing the Hidden Hankinson experience

"If you have a special occasion, or want to make it a special occasion, this is the BEST PLACE IN TE ANAU to make it happen. Kerrie & Steve are perfectionists, from Gardens to facilities, to the smallest of touches like treats in the room (candles & chocolates as a few of many), these two just go out of their way to blow your mind. The place is immaculate. It’s handy to town. What more can one say. We’ll be back. Thanks so much for making our engagement unreal. Jenna & Ants"

Ants – November 2021 – Queenstown, New Zealand Read Reviews
"Radfords on the Lake well exceeded our expectations. All the staff were amazingly helpful and the rooms are beautifully appointed with many pleasant surprises. Nothing can be faulted with everything exceptional, from the comfortable beds, beautiful decor, immaculately clean rooms through to the manicured gardens."

Malcolm K – November 2021 – New Zealand Read Reviews
"We have stayed here twice and really love it. The motel units are so clean and really spacious and the beds are very comfy. The staff are so friendly and lent us bug spray when we went on our boat ride and gloves when we went on our jet boat ride as it was cold. It is a great location and we definitely recommend it."

KiwiTraveller – October 2021 – Christchurch, New Zealand Read Reviews
"This is a fantastic place to stay with exceptional service and rooms. The owner goes above and beyond to ensure everyone has a fantastic stay. The rooms are beautiful, and the location is perfect. We hope to make it back one day."

78clarke – October 2021 – Whakatane, New Zealand Read Reviews