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Once described as "the finest walk in the world", the Milford Track is one of New Zealand's most popular walks.
The Milford Track can be undertaken as a Guided Walk or independently with Guided Walkers staying in separate huts and having a slightly more 'luxurious' experience. In both instances however visitors planning to walk the track should book a long way in advance as numbers are limited and spaces fill quickly!
The descriptions that follow below apply to independent walking options, please contact Milford Track Guided Walks (from the activities section of this website), if you would like more details of the Guided walk option. |
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There are three Department of Conservation huts along the track through two dense rainforest valleys and over an alpine pass. The Milford Track starts at the head of Lake Te Anau and finishes in Milford Sound. The track may only be walked in one direction, Glade Wharf to Milford Sound, during the booked walking season (late October to late April), with a maximum of 40 independent walkers permitted to start the track each day.
53.5 kilometres
4 day/3 night walk
Huts must be pre-booked between late October and late April (summer season). Outside the summer season, huts are available to use but are not serviced. |
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Walking the Milford Track requires bus or private transport to Te Anau Downs, then a boat to Glade Wharf.
Boat transport is also required from Sandlfy Point, at the end of the track, to Milford Sound. Transport can be booked through the Department of Conservation. Guided Tour Options - Day Guided are available.
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- Bookings are essential. Bookings can be made online www.doc.govt.nz or at the Te Anau Department of Conservation office.
- Track may be impassable due to snow/ice or avalanche danger during the winter and spring season.
- Outside the summer season, huts are available to use but are not serviced.
- During the summer season there are resident Track Rangers, cold running water in huts, gas for cooking, lighting, heating and flush toilets.
Bunkrooms are communal. Mattresses are provided.
- Walkers must supply all food, cooking utensils, eating utensils, sleeping bags and warm clothing. During the summer season, this trip is a 4 days/3 nights package from Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound. The descent from the MacKinnon Pass to the Arthur Valley and Quintin Hut is quite steep and rocky.
- No camping permitted.
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Maximum of 40 people per day. Restricted by booking system for those walking the track during late October to late April. Prior booking is essential - bookings open 1 July for the following summer. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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The Milford Track is a Great Walk. Huts cost $40 per person per night.
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Great Walks Bookings
Department of Conservation
Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
Ph +64 3 249 8514, Fax +64 3 249 8515
Email greatwalksbooking@doc.govt.nz
Website www.doc.govt.nz
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Office hours for
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Nov-Apr 8.30am to 6pm daily, May-Oct 8.30am to 12pm & 1pm to 4.30pm Monday to Friday |
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Please note rates and departure times may change. Please check with operators. The Department of Conservation Visitor Centre is also able is make all your Milford Track Transport arrangements on your behalf.
* Indicates available during the Great Walks season only (late October - mid April).
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Te Anau to Glade House: |
Cruise Te Anau
Departs: on demand for charter
Rate: POA
PH 03 249 7593 MOB 0274 325 029
E info@cruiseteanau.co.nz WWW www.cruiseteanau.co.nz
Tracknet
Departs: out of season
PH 03 249 7777 or 0800 483 262
Email info@tracknet.net WWW www.tracknet.net
Wings & Water Te Anau Ltd
Departs: on demand
Rate: POA
PH 03 249 7405 E wingsandwater@teanau.co.nz
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Te Anau to Te Anau Downs: |
Tracknet*
Departs: 7am, 9.45am & 1.15pm
Rate: $19
PH 03 249 7777 or 0800 483 262
E info@tracknet.net WWW www.tracknet.net
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Te Anau Downs to Glade House: |
Real Journeys
Departs: 10.30am & 2pm
Rate: $57 per adult & $15 per child one way - prices valid from 24 October 2006 to 23April 2007
PH 03 249 7416 or 0800 65 65 01
E info@realjourneys.co.nz
WWW www.realjourneys.co.nz
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Milford Sound to Te Anau: |
Tracknet*
Departs: 9.30am, 2.30pm & 5pm
Rate: $42
PH 03 249 7777 or 0800 483262
E info@tracknet.net WWW www.tracknet.net
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Sandfly Point to Te Anau
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Fiordland Wilderness Experiences - Sea Kayak Fiordland
Departs: 2.30pm (late April, May, September & October)
Rate: $70
PH 03 249 7700 or 0800 200 434
E fiordland.sea.kayak@clear.net.nz
WWW www.fiordlandseakayak.co.nz
Rosco’s Milford Sound Sea Kayaks
Departs: 2pm
Rate: $65
PH 0800 476 726
E rosco@kayakmilford.co.nz
WWW www.kayakmilford.co.nz
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Package Deals: Te Anau - Te Anau Downs/Glade House - Sandfly Point/Te Anau |
Cruise Te Anau
Package: complete boat/bus/boat package
Rate: $150
PH 03 249 7593 MOB 0274 325 029
E info@cruiseteanau.co.nz
WWW www.cruiseteanau.co.nz
Tracknet
Package: bus, boat, kayak/boat, bus package
Rate: $150 *winter season only
PH 03 249 7777 or 0800 483262
E info@tracknet.net
WWW www.tracknet.net
Rosco’s Milford Sound Sea Kayaks
Package: boat or sail/boat or kayak/bus
Rate: $150
PH 0800 476 726
E rosco@kayakmilford.co.nz
WWW www.kayakmilford.co.nz |
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