Fiordland Activities (11.3 MB) - Southern Lakes

Milford Track
track length
duration
season
access
notes
hut capacity
hut fees
53.5 kilometres
a 4 day/3 night walk
Huts must be prebooked between late October and late April (summer season).
Outside the summer season, huts are available to use but are not serviced. Avalanche danger may prevent you
from walking - please enquire at the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
Walking the Milford Track requires bus or private transport to Te Anau Downs, then a boat to Glade Wharf at the
head of Lake Te Anau. Boat transport is also required from Sandfly Point, at the end of the track, to Milford Sound.
Transport can be booked through the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
> see Track Transport for operator contact information
Guided Tour Options Day Guided are available
Bookings are essential.
Bookings can be made online www.doc.govt.nz or at the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
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 4-day/3-night package from Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound.
The descent from the MacKinnon Pass to the Arthur Valley and Quintin Hut is steep and rocky.
No camping permitted.
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. Book early to avoid disappointment
The Milford Track is a Great Walk. Huts cost $45 per person per night
53
fiordland trade manual 2010/11 activities
track profile
altitude [metres]
1000
500
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4
Mackinnon Pass
1069m
Glade
Wharf
Clinton Hut
[night 1]
2 bunkrooms
40 bunks
0
5 km » 1-1.5 hrs
16.5 km » 5 hours
Mintaro Hut
[night 2]
3 bunkrooms
40 bunks
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
14 km » 6 - 7 hours
Quintin Hut
Dumpling Hut
[night 2]
4 bunkrooms
40 bunks
18 km » 5.5 - 6 hours
Sandfly Point
The Department of Conservation Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre provides information on all of Fiordland’s conservation and
recreation opportunities Up to date weather and track information and hut passes for all the Fiordland Tracks, including bookings for
the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler Tracks independent walks. DVD show, conservation displays and retail area.
Boatshed
contact Department of Conservation ph 64 3 249 7924
address cnr Lakefront Dr & Manapouri Highway, Te Anau fax 64 3 249 0257
po box 29, Te Anau
e
www
fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz
doc.govt.nz
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
altitude [feet]