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Outdoors Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound

Lake Gunn Nature Walk

An outdoor spot in Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Lake Gunn Nature Walk in Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Milford Sound, alongside 4 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Key Summit Track, 9.8 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Eglinton Valley
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Key Summit Track

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

    Activity · 9.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Mirror Lakes

    Short boardwalk to still ponds reflecting the Earl Mountains.

    Outdoors · 16 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Homer Tunnel

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

    Sight · 16 km straight-line
  4. 4
    The Chasm

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

    Outdoors · 22 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Milford Track

    Four-day Great Walk ending at Sandfly Point in Milford Sound.

    Activity · 25 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Pio Pio Restaurant

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

    Food · 27 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lake Gunn Nature Walk is a stop on our South Island Alps & Fiords route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Milford Sound

Lake Gunn Nature Walk is our only outdoors pick in Milford Sound; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Milford Sound guide.

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 Lake Gunn Nature Walk itself, we suggest: Morning.

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 Lake Gunn Nature Walk, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Southland Region 9679, New Zealand
Coordinates
-44.89449, 168.08253
Destination
Milford Sound, New Zealand

Lake Gunn Nature Walk: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lake Gunn Nature Walk?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Lake Gunn Nature Walk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lake Gunn Nature Walk?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Lake Gunn Nature Walk free?

Yes, we list Lake Gunn Nature Walk as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lake Gunn Nature Walk?

Lake Gunn Nature Walk is at Southland Region 9679, New Zealand, in Eglinton Valley. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lake Gunn Nature Walk?

Lake Gunn Nature Walk appears on South Island Alps & Fiords, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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