Considered one of the world’s most stunning hiking routes and an icon of New Zealand trekking, the Milford Track is a 53-kilometer trail that can only be walked in one direction: starting from Glade Wharf and finishing at Milford Sound, the breathtaking fjord set within Fiordland National Park.
This journey brings you face-to-face with New Zealand’s unspoiled wilderness: along the way, you’ll marvel at vast valleys carved by ancient glaciers and the enchanting Sutherland Falls, Gian Gate Falls, and McKay Falls. The landscape alternates between land and freshwater, with highlights such as the captivating Clinton Valley and its sparkling Lake Mintaro, or the evocative Dead Lake.
Prepare for adventure as you traverse beech forests, wide meadows, and rushing rivers. Right from the very first stage, you’re treated to the spectacular Lake Te Anau, the second-largest lake in New Zealand.
Your arrival at Milford Sound marks not only the end of the trek but the start of new discoveries. Don’t miss the chance to kayak along this spectacular fjord in Fiordland National Park. Every year, around 14,000 hikers take on the Milford Track, in search of wonder, excitement, and the unique beauty of this extraordinary island, shaped over millennia by the power of the Pacific Ocean.
Highlights:
- Sutherland Falls: Located near Milford Sound, this magnificent waterfall drops in three dramatic tiers.
- Lake Mintaro: A picturesque alpine lake set between Mount Ballon and Mount Castello.
- Lake Te Anau: The largest lake on New Zealand’s South Island and the country’s second largest overall.
- Milford Sound: A majestic fjord inside Fiordland National Park. In 2008, it was voted the “world’s best travel destination” in an international poll.
Info Sheet:
- Country: New Zealand
- Official Milford Track website: Milford Track
- Distance: 53 km
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- KMZ: n/a
