Milford Track
Photo: Wuhte, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Milford Track is a hiking (tramping) trail (track) in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island. It is one of New Zealand's Great Walks.
UnderstandThe Milford Track was formed in 1888 following the discovery of the Mackinnon Pass by Quintin McKinnon and Ernest Mitchell. Until the Homer Tunnel opened in 1954, it served as the only land route into Milford Sound.
PrepareThe track is not recommended for children under 10, and those under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Peak season runs from late October to late April. Bookings are required during this time.
Get in
WalkThe route described here assumes that you are walking independently and staying at the DOC huts.
Stay safeSafety on the Milford Track depends on being prepared for the region's notoriously volatile weather and extreme rainfall, which can lead to rapid flooding or hypothermia.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Milford Track" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Wuhte, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons