Milford Track

From NZD $1690 per person

The Milford Track described as “The Finest Guided Walk in the World”, runs through the Fiordland, National Park from Te Anau to Milford Sound.

Day 1: Queenstown or Te Anau to Glade House

Distance: 1.6km (1 mile)

Time: 20 minutes

(lunch and dinner)

Depart Queenstown to Te Anau by coach. Lunch is in Te Anau. After lunch a coach will take you to Te Anau Downs where you board the launch taking you to the head of Lake Te Anau, the beginning of the Milford Track. It’s a short easy walk to Glade House, 1.6km. Settle in and enjoy the environment.

Day 2: Glade House to Pompolona

Distance: 16km (10miles)

Time: 5-7 hours

(breakfast, lunch and dinner)
After crossing the emerald green Clinton River you walk up the valley to the Hirere Falls lunch shelter. The Beech forest gets more luxuriant the farther you go, until it releases you onto the Prairie. From this meadow you can capture the true nature of the ice carved Clinton Canyon. It is a short climb to Pompolona Lodge from here.

Day 3: Pompolona to Quintin via MacKinnon Pass

Distance: 15km (9 miles)

Time: 6-8 hours

(breakfast, lunch and dinner)
This is the most demanding day, especially in inclement weather. The track leads to Lake Mintaro at the head of the Clinton Valley, before climbing the MacKinnon Pass in a series of zigzags. At the top you will be rewarded with spectacular views and lunch in Pass Hut. After the rocky decent into the Arthur Valley you will welcome a hot cup of tea at Quintin Lodge, this should be enough to refresh you for the 90 minute round trip to the Sutherland Falls, the world’s fifth highest waterfall.

Day 4: Quintin to Mitre Peak Lodge via Sandly Point

Distance: 21km (13 miles)

Time: 6-8 hours walking

(breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Your final day on the Track. You walk down the Arthur Valley to Boatshed; on past MacKay Falls and Bell Rock, which was turned out of the river during a particularly violent flood. Follow the track to your lunch spot at Giant’s Gate waterfall. The final stretch of track follows tranquil Lake Ada to Sandfly Point. From here it is a short launch trip to the renowned Mitre Peak, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. Here you will enjoy a celebratory dinner while relaxing with the knowledge that the hard part is now behind you while the magnificence of Milford Sound is right in front of you.

Day 5: Mitre Peak Lodge to Te Anau and Queenstown

(breakfast and lunch) - No walking
Wake to views of Milford Sound and after breakfast board one of Real Journey’s for a cruise on Milford Sound. Watch for the dolphins and fur seals and pray for rain. (No-one believes us, but the waterfalls are absolutely incredible!) Following the cruise you start your spectacular journey through the heart of Fiordland National Park to the Homer Tunnel and on to Te Anau and Queenstown, arriving at approximately 4.00pm.

PACKAGE 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS - TRACK STARTS – Daily November - 18 April - Full Prepayment Required 100 days prior to travel, or immediately if booked less than 100 days before departure.

PRICE PER PERSON (INCLUDES 12.5% GST)

From NZD $1690 pp