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Milford Track, Fiordland National Park

4.7
#3 of 13 in Trails in Southland Region
Hiking Trail · Nature / Park
Traverse lush rainforests and verdant wetlands of Milford Track, offering views of icy rivers, cascading waterfalls, and glacier-encrusted mountains. This rugged 54 km (33 mi) track passes through an area inhabited by the cheeky kea parrots and endangered whio ducks. Most hikers take approximately four days to complete this journey, resting and recuperating at huts along the way. Book well in advance and remember than only 90 hikers can trek across this trail at any given time. To avoid the risk of avalanches, time your trip for the period between October and April. Our Milford Sound trip builder website makes visiting Milford Track and other Milford Sound attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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Tours to Milford Track

FROM $639 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Milford Sound Walk and Cruise Including Scenic Flights from Queenstown
5.0
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $109 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Milford Track Guided Hiking Tour
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Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $602 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound Walking Tour with Round-Trip Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Duration: 6 hours
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  • By 842miltonh
    Had an excellent walk- a couple of longer days- if you are a bit slow. Easy car relocation with ‘easy hikes’ - friendly staff, good communication and super helpful boat transfer people too- thanks...  more »
  • By markmB9654XX
    I returned to New Zealand solely to complete the self-guided Routeburn and Milford Tracks with one extra day in Queenstown. On my first trip to New Zealand, I spent nearly two weeks driving around...  more »
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