Huts are usually fullybooked for the milford sound about a. The hut facilities on the milford track are as good as doc huts get. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos and stories from your experience. Whether you choose to walk the 4day track independently and stay at the huts or enjoy part of it on a single day tour, the milford track is a mustdo in new zealand. You must start from the lake te anau end and stay in each hut consecutively. There are three department of conservation huts along the track through two dense rainforest valleys and over an alpine pass. So, it seems that booking huts 6 months in advance is still not long enough to get a spot at the huts on the milford track. Due to high popularity, milford track bookings are not easy, but once you do book, here is what to expect. Originally we planned for joining the ultimate hike. In 2019, the great walks season runs from 29 october 2019 to 30 april 2020. Milford track is open in summer from the last week of october to the end of april and from the start of may to the end of october in winter.
Oct 28, 2018 in december 2016 we went hiking new zealand on the milford track. World australasia new zealand milford one of the best hikes in the world milford track the finest walk in the world blanche edith baughan 1908 note. The milford track is one of the most popular walks in the world and there are limited places in the doc huts. You can recommend improvements by leaving recommendations or. Milford track premium package milford, routeburn and. Hiking the milford track in new zealand new zealand trails. You can fly into queenstown and take a bus to glade wharf or te anau. The milford track is a hiking route in new zealand, located amidst mountains and temperate rain forest in fiordland national park in the southwest of the south island.
Information and advice local kiwi knowledge, fiordland is our backyard and our passion. There are three department of conservation huts along the track through two. Milford track moss, milford track day 1 of the milford track robin, milford track milford track mushroom, milford track. So many little details that made me stop and admire. Queenstown and te anau are popular starting points for. While the milford track is very well marked, it can be very helpful to see exactly how far you are from your destination. Book transport between te anau and the startend of the track if you havent already done this at the same time as booking huts. Believe us when we say you need to book early this is one of the most popular tracks in the country. For the milford track you have to book into huts to sleep along the route and on tuesday at 9. Its worth noting that this package does not include the bus to te anau downs where the boat departs from or from milford sound at the end of your hike. The huts and shelters of the milford track, fiordland.
The milford track is one of the great walks new zealands premier hiking tracks, passing through some of the most aweinspiring and pristine landscapes. You have 25 minutes from now to complete the payment process. Visitors planning to walk the track should book a long way in advance, as numbers on the milford track independent walk package from queenstown are limited and spaces fill quickly. Hiking tracks and guides in milford sound fodors travel. Milford track, nz great walks the after work photographer. The kepler track is a 60 km 37 mi circular hiking track which travels through the landscape of the south island of new zealand and is situated near the town of te anau. Heres the three 40 bunk freedom walkers huts you will encounter. Milford track fiordland national park tramping new zealand. Jun 02, 2018 if youve decided to use our guide to the milford track in conjunction with our guide on how to navigate on the milford track we thought it would be useful to provide location data for the three huts along the track.
The milford track is a hiking tramping trail track located in fiordland national park on new zealands south island. Big, comfortable, clean and modern, they definitely set the bar high for trekking accommodation in new zealand. Booking the milford track, essentially means booking the milford huts. Hut tickets become available in junefor the next great walk season. During the great walks season the hut facilities include. Accommodation on the milford track is in the form of great walk huts. You can find out the hut availability here on the docs website. Independent walkers carry their own packs and food. Add transport to your hut booking at a later date contact the fiordland national park visitor centre. I think the difficulty in getting there adds to its charm.
Your accommodation is now reserved but is not confirmed until you complete the payment process. A 40ltr backpack that will contain your belongings and you will carry with you. Anna and i took our sweet time to walk the 5 km to clinton hut. Due to the milford tracks fame, picking your dates and booking a hut has a higher success rate the farther out you do so. The milford track huts are comfortable enough, the mattresses are okay, the fireboxes work, the roof keeps the water out, whats to complain about. Milford track new zealand guided walks ultimate hikes. Terms and conditions read the booking terms and conditions scroll to the bottom to find the terms and conditions link for general information, age ranges, prices, discounts, penalty rates and the alterations and. The huts along the milford track have to be some of the nicest i have ever seen. The great walks season describes peak tramping seasons, generally from midspring to midautumn. In the high season, they are all equipped with amazing bathrooms with toilet paper, bunk beds, sleeping mats, sinks, water you can drink, and gas. If you hold a backcountry hut pass you can get a 10% discount off. Milford track guided walk itinerary without a doubt, the milford track guided walk will be one of your greatest life stories.
How do i book my transportationwater taxi before and after milford track. Bookings are essential, as only 90 people can start the walk each day and places frequently book out. Apr 15, 2015 glade wharf, the beginning of the milford track. The milford track in new zealands fiordland national park is known as the finest walk in the world for good reason. Other than that, we had to book our transport to the start of the track. Jan 21, 2018 it is now harder to book a walk on the milford track than it is to see justin bieber or adele live in concert in auckland. Expect big, clean and modern huts on the track some of the best among new zealands walking tracks. The track from the wharf is a wide 4wd trail which was once used by packhorses to carry supplies to the huts.
After around 15 minutes of walking, it passes glade house, the official start of the milford track. Milford track private lodges ultimate hikes ultimate hikes. Book the huts for three nights for the 20182019 season from may. During the winter season there are reduced facilities and additional safety hazards to consider see outside the great. This will grant you the permission to enter the route. Hike the milford track one of new zealands great walks, the milford track is a spectacular walking journey from te anau to milford sound. Milford track walking holiday new zealands most famous.
Outside the great walks season you dont need to book huts, but you need to take a backcountry hut passtickets. Milford track get out and walk events and activities. Were more than happy to answer any questions about the milford track, routeburn track or kepler track. In the winter the huts are not serviced and all equipment required for completing the track will need to be carried by your group. The milford track guided walk is an amazingly luxurious 5 day4 night adventure as far as multiday hiking goes traversing the heart of fiordland national park and a world heritage area on new zealands scenic south island. Ross harraway, 74, has been a department of conservation hut warden on. Book your tickets online for milford track, fiordland national park. Mar 14, 2018 book the huts for three nights for the 20182019 season from may. Milford track huts and shelters there are two types of walkers on the milford, the freedom trampers, 40 max, using the doc supplied huts and the guided walkers, 50. Im planning to check out the doc website in july and book our spots in the huts for the next season. Bunks with mattresses in a communal sleeping layout. Milford track huts and shelters there are two types of walkers on the milford, the freedom trampers, 40 max, using the doc supplied huts and the guided walkers, 50 max, using more upmarket private huts that are fully catered. During this time, the tracks become more heavily trafficked, therefore its required to book huts in advance to ensure you have a place to sleep during your hike as camping is not allowed. How to find all of your huts on the milford track tmbtent.
It is now harder to book a walk on the milford track than it is to see justin. Everything you need to know to hike the milford track. The milford track season runs from october to april. The milford track has long been on my list, and im so happy i was finally able to do it. After a scenic cruise across the lake the wellgraded track begins. Ive been looking forward to reading about your milford track experience ever since you first mentioned it on social media. Milford track fiordland national park 2020 all you. We stayed in the milford track huts, had to prepare our milford track packing list, go road tripping to get to there, and get ready for the best hike weve ever done. Knowing that the 5th highest waterfall in the world, sutherland falls, can only be enjoyed by hikers on the milford track adds to the appeal. What to know before hiking the milford track milford.
This is a doc great walk and as such receives a very large number of visitors per year. Ultimate hikes has exclusive rights to lodges for 5day catered walks on the milford track. If you already have an active shopping cart, you need to ensure you have enough time remaining to complete the booking and payment. You must book the huts and over summer they do book out quickly, so get in quick. What to expect on the milford track logistics, difficulty. At the milford sound end doc will book your boat back to milford, we went for the latest time 3pm. Independent bookings on the milford track are now full till early april, 2016. Therefore you will have to book quite far in advance in order to be successful for the dates you require.
For seasonal reservations on the milford track, kepler track, and the routeburn track contact the great walks booking office or book online. The reservations can be done only via the doc department of conservation website. Head to the doc milford track hub here to book your huts online. The milford track often called milford sound track is one of the most popular treks in nz. If youve decided to use our guide to the milford track in conjunction with our guide on how to navigate on the milford track we thought it would be useful to provide location data for the three huts along the track. The milford track huts are well maintained with gas cookers, clean running water and decent bunkhouses to sleep in. The track passes through many landscapes of the fiordland national park such as rocky mountain ridges, tall mossy forests, lake shores, deep gorges, rare wetlands and rivers. There is no camping available on the milford track. On top of its great walk status, the milford is considered by many to be one. Track accommodation department of conservation doc great walk hut accommodation.
You can book a milford track package that includes your boat transfers on and off the track at each end, as well as your overnight accommodation in the huts on the track. Our most famous trail, the milford track is the jewel in fiordlands crown. Milford track is on the bucket list of many people who enjoy hiking. Arguably new zealands most famous walk, the 53kilometre journey begins at the. Tried and tested milford track packing list lost in the. Dedicated to providing you with modern comfort in ancient surroundings, each lodge is fully staffed and offers full lounge and dining facilities serving delicious food for breakfast and dinner, with snacks, and tea and coffee on arrival. Its worth noting that this package does not include the bus to te anau downs where the boat departs from or from milford sound at. Around 100 years ago, in an article that appeared in the london spectator, the poet blanche baughan declared the milford track to be the finest walk in the world.
Here you will find its description and tips for each day. Milford track fiordland national park 2020 all you need. Before your walk, head over to the doc office in te anau and your transportation tickets will be. The track is wellmaintained during the season by the department of conservation doc and there are three comfortable serviced huts with. Like on all great walks in the summer season, the toilets at the huts flush, there is running water and gas is available for cooking. You can either book your transportation together with your huts, or make a separate booking with fiordland outdoors. Milford track peak season bookings gone in seconds stuff. The milford track can only be walked in one direction, over 4 days and 3 nights, starting at the head of lake te anau and finishing at milford soundpiopiotahi. There are 3 huts on the milford track, which must be booked in advance during the great walks season. There are 3 communal huts on the milford track, which must be booked well in advance through the department of conservation doc website.
We booked separately and selected the selfdrive package. My journey on the milford track in 30 photos young adventuress. They all have incredible views and have birds like wekas and keas playing around. And thats why i decided to give myself a birthday present for hiking with two good friends at milford track by joining the ultimate hike. Some huts have large rooms for 20 or so and some smaller for 810. It is now harder to book a walk on the milford track than it is to see justin bieber or adele live in concert in auckland.
Everyone has a bed as there is no one on the track who has not booked. The milford track can only be walked in one direction, over 4 days and 3 nights, starting at the head of lake te. Milford track peak season bookings gone in seconds. In december 2016 we went hiking new zealand on the milford track. A practical guide to the milford track nz pocket guide. Visit the department of conservation great walks to book. Apr 15, 2018 the milford track in new zealands fiordland national park is known as the finest walk in the world for good reason. We are visiting nz the first three weeks in january and there are no huts available. If youre walking the milford track, youll need to book accommodation in the huts along the route.
The northern end of the milford track is closed due to severe damage from flooding in february 2020, however the southern section can be walked as a 3 day. To book milford huts youll need to visit the department of conservation website. We were not allowed to pitch our own tents and it was compulsory for us to book the huts. The first day of the milford track involves catching a boat from te anau downs to the start of the track. Milford track new zealand hiking trails tourism new zealand. My journey on the milford track in 30 photos young. Its grand mountains, soaring waterfalls and crystalclear lakes have made it a bucketlist experience for lovers of beautiful hikes for over 150 years.
Water supply, flushing toilets, wash basins with cold running water but no showers. You must book the track well in advance through the department of conservation website. In the great walks season you need to book all three huts on the track. Bookings are essential during the great walks season and must be booked online at the doc website. Hut tickets must be picked up at the doc office in te anau. What to know before hiking the milford track milford, routeburn.
This is the most popular time to walk the track, so be ready to book your walk as soon as hut bookings open to secure your ideal dates. Prices are per person, in nzd and include gst the full amount must be paid at time of booking. But if your like my crazy little brother who decided to run the milford track then missed the last. Oct 23, 2018 the milford track is located in fiordland national park, part of te wahipounamu south west new zealand world heritage area. There are a couple of options for walking the milford track. Tramping the milford track in new zealand the soaring moa. Milford track winter out of season this milford track winter transport package is for experienced hikers who want to explore the milford track at its most wild.
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