Milford Track

Four days through fjordland rainforest and over an alpine pass, ending at Milford Sound — often called the finest walk in the world.

Four days through fjordland rainforest and over an alpine pass, ending at Milford Sound — often called the finest walk in the world.

Overview

A point-to-point walk through native rainforest, river valley, and a high alpine pass, finishing at one of the most photographed fjords on Earth. Both ends are boat-access only — there's no road in or out, which keeps the trail uncrowded despite its reputation.Huts are booked out months ahead during the main season. The reward is a single sustained walk-in to Milford Sound rather than a day-trip crowd seeing it from a bus.

What's Included

Expert local guide

Meals included

Airport transfers

Accommodation

Permits & paperwork

Insurance coverage

Gallery

Milford Track hiking gallery image showing scenic trail conditions and landscape
Milford Track outdoor adventure gallery image from the guided hike experience
Milford Track travel gallery image highlighting the route, nature, and hiking atmosphere
Milford Track hiking gallery image showing scenic trail conditions and landscape
Milford Track outdoor adventure gallery image from the guided hike experience
Milford Track travel gallery image highlighting the route, nature, and hiking atmosphere

Hike Schedule

Day 1 — Boat across the lake to the trailhead, short walk through native forest to first hut

Day 2 — Valley and forest walking along the river toward the base of the pass

Day 3 — Climb over the alpine pass, waterfalls on the descent into the next valley

Day 4 — Final valley walk to Milford Sound, boat departure

Milford Track route map and trail overview for planning a Trova guided hike

Lake Te Anau, New Zealand

Starting Point

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Ending Point

$720

/per person

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