Considered one of the most beautiful walks in the world and an icon of New Zealand trekking, the Milford Track is a 53 km route that can be traveled in a single direction: starting from Glade Wharf and arriving at Milford Sound, the splendid fjord immersed in the Fiordland National Park.
A journey that will bring you into close contact with the wild and untouched nature of the oceanic island, where you can admire the huge valleys, the result of ancient glaciations, and the enchanting Sutherland Falls, Gian Gate Falls, and McKay Falls. Land and fresh water will alternate pleasantly, as evidenced by the seductive Clinton Valley and its beautiful Lake Mintaro or the suggestive Dead Lake.
A journey full of adventure, through beech forests, vast meadows, and river courses. An exceptional route, where right from the initial stage the spectacular Lake Te Anau, the second largest lake in New Zealand, will form the backdrop.
Arrival at Milford Sound will not only be the beginning of a new adventure; in fact, you will discover the wonderful fjord, where you can take a kayak and paddle along the Fiordland National Park. On average, 14,000 people each year decide to travel the Milford Track, seeking sensations and emotions, wonders, and peculiarities of this magnificent island of the oceanic continent, forged by the relentless power of the Pacific Ocean.
Points of interest:
- Sutherland Falls: the marvelous Sutherland waterfall is located near Milford Sound and consists of three different water drops.
- Lake Mintaro: a charming lake thanks to its position between Mount Ballon and Mount Castello.
- Lake Te Anau: it is the largest lake on the South Island and the second largest in all New Zealand.
- Milford sound: it is a fjord located in Fiordland National Park. In 2008, through an international survey, it was awarded the medal for “best travel destination in the world.”
Information sheet:
- Country: New Zealand
- Reference website for the Milford Track
- Length in kilometers: 53
- GPX: n.a.
- KMZ: n.a.
