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Time: 4 days, Distance: 53.5 km
The Milford Track is the iconic New Zealand overnight walk and traveller reviews suggest that this reputation is well deserved.
The Milford track is well managed to limit crowd numbers and to ensure people only walk one way. Take a water taxi from Lake Te Anau (as shown on map) to the start of the track. If there are concerns, or you want to complete this walk in luxury, there are several guiding companies that can help make this walk a cruise.
The scenery will take your breath away. Enjoy!
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Organisation |
DOC FiordlandCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park |
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Track Duration |
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Track DurationHow long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point. |
Track Difficulty |
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Track DifficultyConsidering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Track Length |
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Track LengthWhat is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond |
DOC Track Category |
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DOC Track CategoryWhat type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Great walk/Easy tramping track Moderate day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is generally well formed, may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with moderate fitness. Limited backcountry (remote areas) experience required. Track has signs, poles or markers. Major stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Light tramping/hiking boots required. |
Track Accommodation |
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Track AccommodationWhat type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight. |
Track Managing Organisation |
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Track Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. |
Amazing.
Nothing to see!!
Day walk.
Really enjoyed this, great views and okay huts.
Awesome experience!
Rating | Count | Percentage | |
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10/10 | 29 |
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41% |
9/10 | 22 |
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31% |
8/10 | 13 |
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19% |
7/10 | 2 |
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3% |
6/10 | 2 |
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3% |
5/10 | 0 |
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0% |
4/10 | 1 |
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1% |
3/10 | 0 |
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0% |
2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 1 |
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1% |
5.0/5
Very wet and rainy the first few days but still amazing.
If you can go, do it. There are often cancellations so you might be able to go last-minute.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
5.0/5
We were very lucky because of the great weather during our four days of walking.
Great views and all of the three huts are placed very beautifully.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
5.0/5
Not changed for 100 years - love that.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2017
4.0/5
Beautiful, well maintained trails, rangers were nice.
It was good to have the guided huts next to the non guided shelters.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
5.0/5
Stunning walk, well set up, beautiful scenery, crazy sandflies everywhere, cover everything - even your face.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.5/5
Despite pouring rain and imminent snow, the walk afforded stunning views of the Sound and informative signs.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
5.0/5
The weather did not provide us with the best of walking terrain but once we were wet it did not matter as the views engulfed us from all angles.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
3.5/5
More walks are needed.
It is impressive though.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.5/5
Beautiful walk, clean huts, rangers take good care of the track and are very open for questions/information.
One downside is the mattresses in the huts.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.5/5
Walked around the nature trail in the evening after everyone had left.
Beautiful. Even with the sandflies it was amazing.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.5/5
Epic.
Lots of waterfalls. Long days, no rush, communal huts at the end of each day. Incredibly scenic.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
3.0/5
Wet and bad weather for us but a nice experience.
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in November 2014
5.0/5
Very wet and rainy the first few days but still amazing.
If you can go, do it. There are often cancellations so you might be able to go last-minute.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
5.0/5
We were very lucky because of the great weather during our four days of walking.
Great views and all of the three huts are placed very beautifully.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful, well maintained trails, rangers were nice.
It was good to have the guided huts next to the non guided shelters.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
5.0/5
Not changed for 100 years - love that.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2017
5.0/5
Stunning walk, well set up, beautiful scenery, crazy sandflies everywhere, cover everything - even your face.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.5/5
Despite pouring rain and imminent snow, the walk afforded stunning views of the Sound and informative signs.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
5.0/5
The weather did not provide us with the best of walking terrain but once we were wet it did not matter as the views engulfed us from all angles.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
3.5/5
More walks are needed.
It is impressive though.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.5/5
Walked around the nature trail in the evening after everyone had left.
Beautiful. Even with the sandflies it was amazing.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.5/5
Beautiful walk, clean huts, rangers take good care of the track and are very open for questions/information.
One downside is the mattresses in the huts.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.5/5
Epic.
Lots of waterfalls. Long days, no rush, communal huts at the end of each day. Incredibly scenic.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
Little expensive for the huts on popular hikes but it for the walk quality.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
5.0/5
A little expensive but would do it again and again - they are incredible!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
4.0/5
Very nice track, we saw every kind of nature, the rainforest (we were lucky with the weather).
Waterfalls. The third day was hard and it is a bit expensive.
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014
4.0/5
Nice track, amazing landscapes, but too expensive and weather is too unpredictable.
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014
3.0/5
Wet and bad weather for us but a nice experience.
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in November 2014
5.0/5
I can't understand why everyone hasn't given this a 10/10.
I did it in winter so avoided the crowds and would rate this among the top 10 walks in the country and since there are so many amazing walks, even 10th would be a high acolade. A moderate level of fitness would definitely add to your enjoyment as would reliable waterproof gear and a tolerance for sandflies. Access via Dore pass is challenging in winter but doable for those with good fitness and a little experience in alpine navigation
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
4.5/5
Really beautiful, hard enough, view of great at arrival.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
0.5/5
Nothing to see!!
Four days of bush walk and no views. Not worth any dollars as payment.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
4.0/5
Great landscape, too many people on the track and in the huts.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
5.0/5
Great!
Fantastic track, had good luck with the weather. Would recommend to everyone.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013
2.0/5
2 and a half days of trees and one mountain day definitely not the 'best walk in the world'.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013
4.0/5
Awesome experience!
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013
4.0/5
Really enjoyed this, great views and okay huts.
Reviewed over 11 years ago
4.0/5
Really nice track, everything in good condition (track, accommodation), and awesome views.
Too expensive.
Reviewed over 11 years ago
5.0/5
Very nice track, five rangers.
Trail is clean and well maintained! Even the toilets!!
Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012
4.0/5
Day walk.
Good choice if you do not have that much time to get to know the track and the nature around Te Anau.
Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012