Description
Steeped in awe-inspiring natural beauty, the Milford Track is a walk so legendary that Rudyard Kipling himself declared it to be the “finest walk in the world”.
Hiking Milford Track in its entirety all the way to Milford Sound will take you four days, but those with time constraints will still be able to enjoy parts of this incredible trail.
A guided trip lasting one day is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the most stunning parts of the Milford Track.
Your guide will meet you in Te Anau, where you will board a coach for a short ride to Te Anau Downs. Thereafter, embark on a lake cruise in idyllic surrounds that takes you to the trail head.
Begin the walk with a languid stroll by way of the Glade Burn, stopping for lunch and a sip of something warm at Glade House, a charming historic building. Continue by the Clinton River’s crystal clear waters before carefully crossing a swing bridge to get to luxuriant ancient native beech forests, which you will pass through to get to Clinton Hikers Hut.
You will be accompanied by a nature guide who will tell you all about the Milford Track’s illustrious history, as well as point out fascinating native plants and birds. An easygoing pace means you will have ample time to marvel at the stunning scenery and compose photographs.
The walk is an easy one that runs at a relaxed pace and does not involve any steep climbs.
Trip Includes
- Coach transfers from Queenstown or meet in Te Anau
- Scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau
- Picnic lunch
- 4-5 hours of leisurely walking (11kms return)
- Informative nature guide
Duration
- Allow 13 hours from Queenstown
- Allow 9 hours from Te Anau
Departures
- 6.55am from Queenstown
- 9.30am from Te Anau
- Transfers from your Queenstown or meet at the Real Journeys lakefront visitor centre in Te Anau
- Operates summer months only (Nov - Apr)
Other Information
- Suitable for children 10 years & over
- Child rates available (10-14yrs)
- Picnic lunch includes: ham & salad roll, chocolate chip shortbread, cheese & crackers, piece of seasonal fruit, tea & coffee
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Hi mary. Unfortunately, you can't fit both the Milford track day walk from Queenstown and the Te Anau glow worm caves tour on the same day. The reason being is that the Milford track day walk finishes at 4.30pm and the boat brings you back from Te Anau Downs to Te Anau by 5.30pm for a 6pm coach connection back to Queenstown. In order to catch this last coach back to Queenstown you would have to do the early glow worm cave tour at 2pm. You would need to go down to Te Anau the night before and do the Milford Track day walk the following day.
Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 9th Dec 13 at 15:50