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Activity Fiordland, Milford Sound

Milford Track

An activity in Fiordland, Milford Sound, pricey ($$$). Best time to go: Late Oct–Apr.

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Milford Track in Fiordland, Milford Sound
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Why go

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

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 The Chasm, 17 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Fiordland
Price
$$$
Best time
Late Oct–Apr

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    The Chasm

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

    Outdoors · 17 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Homer Tunnel

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

    Sight · 17 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Rosco's Milford Kayaks

    Guided sea kayaking on the fiord with options for beginners.

    Activity · 19 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pio Pio Restaurant

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

    Food · 19 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Milford Sound Cruise

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

    Activity · 20 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Gunn Nature Walk

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

    Outdoors · 25 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Milford 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 Milford Track itself, we suggest: Late Oct–Apr.

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

Getting there

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Address
Milford Track, Southland Region 9679, New Zealand
Coordinates
-44.81382, 167.78604
Destination
Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Track: quick answers

When is the best time to visit Milford Track?

Our pick: Late Oct–Apr. Insider tip: Huts book out months ahead via DOC.

Where is Milford Track?

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

Which TripsCircle routes include Milford Track?

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

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