Te anau, the nearest township, has a full range of accommodation, shopping and hiking gear hire services. Milford sound is one of nzs most beautiful and popular places, and our lodge is the only accommodation in the area. Once described as the finest walk in the world, the milford track is one of new zealands most popular walks. Find transport operators for the milford track destination fiordland website note. It follows the clinton valley to the mackinnon pass, which you then walk up and over to descend into the arthur valley, leading to milford sound. If you dont have the time to do the full walk, a milford track guided day walk is the only way to go. Milford track accommodation book now milford sound lodge. There is a reason milford sound is renowned around the world for its scenery book this scenic flight and cruise combo and see it for yourself firsthand. The milford track finishes at sandfly point a 15min boat trip from milford sound village. You can book directly with transport operators, most are privately owned it but must still be booked via doc.
In its entirety, milford track is a fourday tramp starting at the head of lake te anau and ending at sandfly point in. Youll have four days of exercise, good food and great scenery as you walk 33 miles 53km from. The milford track in new zealands fiordland national park is known as the finest walk in the world for good reason. There are many transport operators for the milford track, if you are travelling with a tour company, this will be taken care of. Milford sound accommodation fiordland accommodation nz. Immerse yourself in the natural wonder that is fiordland national park. The milford track is located in fiordland national park, part of te wahipounamu south west new zealand world heritage area. Milford sound things to see and do south island new. To experience this wet place with a sunny blue sky, you must monitor the weather forecast a couple of days before you visit.
Featuring two double bedrooms, a fully tiled bathroom, a separate lounge and kitchenette, and picturesque mountain views, our chalet suites are milford sounds finest accommodation experience for families and small groups. Dinner is also included at the milford sound lodge and a picnic lunch on the milford sound cruise. What to know before hiking the milford track milford. The best time to hike the milford track new zealand trails. We cant stress enough the need to book well in advance.
Update feb 20 southern milfordmckinnon experience the new milford track in early february 2020 fiordland experienced a significant weather event. Plus, the track finishes in one of the most beautiful places in the country, milford sound. Be sure to book transport between te anau and the startend of the track at the same time as booking huts. It has been judged the worlds top travel destination in an international survey the 2008 travelers choice destinations awards by tripadvisor and is acclaimed as new zealands most famous. It takes in glacial peaks,a mountain pass, new zealands highest waterfall and the dense rainforest of fiordland. Most likely, youll want to nail down the dates of your milford track hike before doing anything else. If you enjoy hiking or trekking, the milford track is for you. Remember that the milford track is in fiordland, one of the wettest and arguably, most beautiful corners of. Come and visit one of the most spectacular parts of.
A 40ltr backpack that will contain your belongings and you will carry with you. It is called the 8th wonder of the world and has spectacular waterfalls and stunning scenery. Glorious on a fine day, milford sounds ethereal, moody beauty in the rain is equally spectacular. Milford sound piopiotahi is a fiord in the south west of new zealands south island within fiordland national park, piopiotahi milford sound marine reserve, and the te wahipounamu world heritage site. The long term uncertainty surrounding the covid19 pandemic and its effects on travel and social interaction in new zealand means that, while we are still taking bookings for the full 202021 season, we may need to adjust our schedules to adapt to requirements that affect our business.
Wellmaintained and easy to follow, hiking the milford track independently is a popular and very kiwi choice it means you can enjoy a more personal experience, at your own pace, thats fully on your terms. You can recommend improvements by leaving recommendations or. Around 100 years ago, in an article that appeared in the london spectator, the poet blanche baughan declared the milford track to be the finest walk in the world. The track begins at the northern end of lake te anau and winds its way through some of the worlds most vivid wilderness. If you already have an active shopping cart, you need to ensure you have enough time remaining to complete the booking and payment. But as long as youre prepared, the rain can be a wonderful thing.
The milford road is one of the most popular scenic routes in new zealand and you need to see it to understand why. Perhaps the most famous of new zealands 10 great walks, the milford track is some 53. This trip provides a spectacular flight through milford sound with the added bonus of mt aspiring. Whilst hiking on the milford track a delicious and easy to prepare food package is included just for you with local foods which are full of great taste and satisfaction, nutrition, and minimal waste. Make your overnight stay in milford sound extra special in one of our brand new garden chalet suites. To book milford huts youll need to visit the department of conservation website. A hike on the milford track today gives you a real sense of fiordlands early explorers, as you follow their footsteps in the search of an adventure.
Visit milford sound to experience the beauty of this pristine scenic destination, a mustdo on every new. Until age is entered on the next screen, adult price is shown. However, the route we travelled was good, easy going. The track may only be walked in one direction and takes 4 days to complete, with each night spent at a prebooked hut. The 5day4night milford track is one of the firstestablished and bestknown walking tracks in the country. Walk was lovely, but could have walked the whole track if we were aware there was 4 day hiking expedition available.
A popular option for getting back to queenstown after the milford track is the bus. Take in endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged razor backed ridge lines and snow covered peaks along the way. But as luck would have it, when i looked there were a few random cancelations here and there, so i decided to book them on a whim. Book your tickets online for milford track, fiordland national park. Remember that the milford track is in fiordland, one of the wettest and arguably, most beautiful corners of new zealand.
Milford track walking holiday new zealands most famous. Milford track guided walk luxury travel in new zealand. Milford track new zealand guided walks ultimate hikes. It is now harder to book a walk on the milford track than it is to see justin bieber or adele live in concert in auckland. My journey on the milford track in 30 photos young. With its magical combination of mountain peaks, inkdark waters and superb dramatic forestclad cliffs, it must be seen to be believed. An illustrated history of the sound, the track and the road halljones, john on. Unfortunately, some of our favourite tracks, the milford track, routeburn and hollyford tracks, were.
Deep within fiordland national park lies milford sound, new zealands most stunning natural attraction. You have 25 minutes from now to complete the payment process. An illustrated history of the sound, the track and the road. But because of the logistics boat taxi to get there, milford track isnt a good option for a dayhike. The milford track new zealand travel guide rough guides. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to the milford track. Milford sound nature cruise with coach and flight from queenstown. At new zealand trails, we believe theres never a bad time to do it during the hiking season, which begins in late october and ends before the winter snow arrives in late april. Get a taste of the famous milford track on a oneday guided adventure. Your journey ends with a boat trip from sandfly point to the milford sound wharf. Hiking the milford track in new zealand new zealand trails. The best time to visit milford sound without the crowds and enough daylight is on a morning cruise tour around 10 am. Milford sound 7 tips before you go best time guide. You can book one way travel from milford sound to queenstown or te anau through the intercity website.
There are also a few other multiday hikes if doing one of these hikes, you have to pre book the huts along them. Milford track books out months in advance because its so popular. Once described as the finest walk in the world, the milford track is one of new zealands most popular walks, with approximately 14000 people completing the milford track each year. The trail was the first inland route to milford sound and has been a. Many people visit the sound on a day trip from te anau or queenstown. Milford track get out and walk events and activities. Book a company to relocate your car from te anau downs to milford sound track hopper or easy hike offer this service park at te anau downs and get a two hour bus from milford sound to your car at the end of the track. World australasia new zealand milford one of the best hikes in the world milford track the finest walk in the world blanche edith baughan 1908 note.
Arguably new zealand s most famous walk, the 53kilometre journey begins at the. At the end of your adventure, there are daily bus services from milford sound to. This website aims to be a comprehensive information resource on the milford track, letting you have all the information you need in one place. Do you have to book to do milford andor fiordland day. Get a bus to te anau downs and then get a bus from milford sound to either te anau or queenstown. The milford track, long regarded as the finest walk in the world is a four day trip through the heart of fiordland national park. Milford track is open in summer from the last week of october to the end of april and from the start of may to the end of october in winter. Milford sound is just mesmerizing and also one of the wettest regions on earth with up to 9 meters. You cant book the boat from sandfly point to milford sound through an operator it must be booked through doc, either at the same time as making your hut bookings or later through the fiordland national park visitor centre. Time of year the best time to hike the milford track.
Any of the great walks can be walked on as a dayhike. During this time of year, please dont try to call to make a sameday reservation we are generally fully booked, and. This is one of our most popular packages, so get in quick to discuss any questions you may have. The milford track is located in the southwest of new zealands south island and starts at the head of lake te anau and finishes in milford sound. Milford sound is in the heart of a rainforest annual rainfall is 6,8mm or 268 inches which creates walls of temporary waterfalls on a wet day receding to just two permanent waterfalls lady bowen falls and stirling falls in drier conditions. Milford sound is a recommended 2 hour drive from te anau plus you need to allow time to park, so we recommend a 6. Visitors planning to walk the track should book a long way in advance, as numbers on the milford track independent walk package from queenstown are limited and spaces fill quickly. Your accommodation is now reserved but is not confirmed until you complete the payment process. Milford sound fullday tour from queenstown including scenic flight.
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