Milford Track, New Zealand

The 53.5 kilometre Milford Track, New Zealand, is located in the heart of the Fiordland National Park that is also part of the Te Wāhipounamu / South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. This is one of the most famous of the nine Great Walks

South Island
4 Days
53.5 km

Bookings required for huts and campsites

This New Zealand Great Walk is one you can do with a professionally guided group or just hike without a guide.

Located in the southwest of the South Island, the track starts at the head of Lake Te Anau and finishes at Milford Sound. Te Anau, the nearest township has a full range of accommodation, shopping and hire services.

One day guided walks are also available starting at either Lake Te Anau or Milford Sound ends of the tracks. It's possible to boo walk / kayaking mixed excursions too.

If you are interested in doing any fishing in the area of Arthur and Clinton rivers, licences are required in the Fiordland National Park. Don't forget to get a fishing licence and check any regulations that are in place to protect the area and wildlife.

There are numerous conservation programmes in this area to preserve the New Zealand natural heritage.

Managed by the Department of Conservation on behalf of the New Zealand public, it is essential that you book huts and camp sites. The DOC site will provide information about fees.

It is also worth noting that the DOC approve concessions for guides and overnight walks and the only concession for the Milford Track has been given to Tourism Milford Ltd, Ultimate Hikes.

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