The Milford Track
Departures between November-March Annually
Day 1
Queenstown
On arrival in Queenstown you will be transferred to your hotel to check in and get settled for the afternoon/evening. This afternoon you will be required to attend a pre-hike briefing to prepare all walkers and answer any questions you may have
Day 2
Queenstown-Te Anau-Glade House
Today your amazing Milford Experience starts! Enjoy a scenic coach transfer to Te Anau arriving in time for lunch. After Lunch a launch transfer will take you to the head of Lake Te Anau and then a short walk to Glade House for afternoon tea. This afternoon enjoy a short guided nature walk to explore the area and freshen up for dinner and a good nights rest!
Day 3
Glade House - Pompolona Lodge
Walking 16kms (5-7hrs)
After crossing the emerald green Clinton River you walk up the valley to the Hirere Falls lunch shelter. The beech forest gets more luxuriant the farther you go, until it releases you onto the Prairie. From this meadow you can capture the true nature of the ice-carved Clinton Canyon. It is a short climb to Pompolona Lodge from here.
Day 4
Pompolona Lodge - Quintin Lodge via Mackinnon Pass
Walking 15kms (6-8hrs)
This is the most demanding day, especially in inclement weather. The track leads to Lake Mintaro at the head of the Clinton Valley, before climbing the Mackinnon Pass in a series of zigzags. Take your time and enjoy the views. At the top you will be rewarded with spectacular panorama and lunch in Pass Hut. After the rocky descent into the Arthur Valley you will welcome a drink at Quintin Lodge. Once refreshed you can't miss the optional 90-minute round trip to the Sutherland Falls, the world's fifth highest waterfall.
Day 5
Quintin Lodge - Mitre Peak via Sandlfy Point
Walking 21kms (6-8hrs)
You walk down the Arthur Valley to Boatshed; after a short break you will continue on past Mackay Falls and Bell Rock (which was carved out of the river during a particularly violent flood) and on to the lunch spot at Giant's Gate Waterfall. The final stretch of track follows tranquil Lake Ada to Sandfly Point.From here it is a short launch trip to the renowned Mitre Peak Lodge, the only accommodation at Milford Sound offering superb views of Mitre Peak, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. Here you will enjoy a celebratory dinner while relaxing with the knowledge that the hard part is now behind you and the magnificence of Milford Sound is right in front of you.
Day 6
Mitre Peak Lodge - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Queenstown
No Walking today
Wake to the tranquillity of Fiordland and after breakfast experience a magical cruise on Milford Sound. Watch for the dolphins and fur seals and pray for rain, as you've only seen Fiordland at its most incredible when the waterfalls are in full flow.
Following the cruise it's time to head back to Queenstown. There are two options: (1) travel by coach through the heart of Fiordland National Park, through the Homer Tunnel and beyond; or (2) take a helicopter transfer across Mt Aspiring National Park back to Queenstown. Sit back and let the pilot show you another perspective of this World Heritage Area. Look down upon rugged peaks, sheer canyons and alpine lakes, the perfect complement to your experience on the 'finest walk in the world'. The flight option is available at an additional cost and is dependent upon the weather.
Upon arrival in Queenstown, check into your hotel and the evening is at your leisure
Day 7
Queenstown
This morning after breakfast enjoy some free time to explore Queenstown before checking out and transferred to the airport for your flight home
Pricing and Inclusions
Your Milford Track Experience includes:
- 2 Nights 4* Accommodation in Queenstown (Pre and Post Milford Track Walk)
- Airport transfers in Queenstown
- Fully Guided 5 Day/4Night Milford Track Walk with lodge accommodation (multi share*)
- All Breakfasts plus Lunches and Dinners during Milford Track Walk
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Backpack and Rain Jacket
*Ask us about upgrading from multi-share to private accommodation on track
Pricing
From $2799pp + Flights
Pricing based on twin share accommodation in Queenstown pre and post your walk.
Single Supplement available
Please ask us about additional options to extend your stay pre or post your walk in New Zealand