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Activity The Divide, Milford Sound

Key Summit Track

An activity in The Divide, Milford Sound, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Clear day.

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Key Summit Track in The Divide, Milford Sound
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Why go

Climb from The Divide to an alpine plateau with views of the Darran and Humboldt ranges.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Milford Sound, alongside 3 activities, 3 outdoor spots and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Lake Gunn Nature Walk, 9.8 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
The Divide
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Clear day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Milford Sound, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lake Gunn Nature Walk

    Easy loop through moss-covered red beech forest to the lake shore.

    Outdoors · 9.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Homer Tunnel

    1.2 km rough-hewn tunnel through the Darran Mountains; watch for kea at the portal.

    Sight · 12 km straight-line
  3. 3
    The Chasm

    Short forest walk to where the Cleddau River carves holes in the rock.

    Outdoors · 17 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pio Pio Restaurant

    Milford Sound's only restaurant: Fiordland venison and crayfish, open daily for lunch and dinner.

    Food · 21 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Rosco's Milford Kayaks

    Guided sea kayaking on the fiord with options for beginners.

    Activity · 22 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Milford Sound Cruise

    Boat to the Tasman Sea mouth past Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls and fur seals.

    Activity · 23 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Key Summit Track is a stop on our South Island Alps & Fiords route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Milford Sound

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When to go

Average daily highs in Milford Sound run from 8°C in July to 18°C in February; December is usually the wettest month. For Key Summit Track itself, we suggest: Clear day.

Modelled monthly averages for Milford Sound from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Milford Sound weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Key Summit Track, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Southland Region 9679, New Zealand
Coordinates
-44.81314, 168.12943
Destination
Milford Sound, New Zealand

Key Summit Track: quick answers

How much time do you need at Key Summit Track?

Plan on about 3 hours at Key Summit Track. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Key Summit Track?

Our pick: Clear day.

Is Key Summit Track free?

Yes, we list Key Summit Track as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Key Summit Track?

Key Summit Track is at Southland Region 9679, New Zealand, in The Divide. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Key Summit Track?

Key Summit Track appears on South Island Alps & Fiords, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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