How long does it take to hike Milford Sound?

3 nights and 4 days
The Milford Track can only be walked in one direction over 3 nights and 4 days.

What is the highest point on the Milford Track?

MacKinnon Pass
At the top of the climb, the track winds up and over the MacKinnon Pass, the highest point on the track at 1154 metres. While catching your breath at the summit, look back on the stunning Clinton Valley. To the north lies Arthur Valley and Milford Sound – a view that is crowded with mountain peaks.

Can you free walk the Milford Track?

The Milford Track is without a doubt the most well-known of New Zealand’s ‘Great Walks’. The cost-effective way to experience this 4-day walk is the freedom or Independent walk using Department of Conservation huts (carrying your own food and bedding).

How much does it cost to walk Milford Track?

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How difficult is Milford Track?

Hiking the Milford Track is an experience of a lifetime and it is the most famous track in New Zealand. It’s a moderately challenging hike and although it’s tiring, we believe most people could do it in some form (either guided or independently).

What is the best time to visit Milford Sound?

September, October and November are New Zealand’s spring months and they’re a great time of the year to experience Milford Sound.

How difficult is the Milford Track to walk?

The Milford Track is a moderately difficult hike, requiring a fair level of fitness as long distances are hiked each day. There is a challenging pass on Day 3, but the rest of the walk is suitable for most levels of ability. Track conditions: The track is well marked and signposted.

How long is the walk at Milford Sound?

Milford Sound Walks. Milford Sound offers many walking and tramping tracks for a range of abilities, time frames and experiences, ranging from short and easy access walks to long multi-day tramps like the Milford Track.

What’s the best way to hike Milford Sound?

The Hollyford Track is considered the “off-the-beaten-track” multi-day hike of the Milford Road. It is a well-formed track that can be accessed all year round with decent huts to stay in along the way. Follow the Hollyford River through stunning alpine environments on its way out to sea at Martins Bay.

Can you walk the Milford Track in one direction?

The Milford Track can only be walked in one direction. The track is well marked and signposted, but some sections are steep and rough and the track may be muddy and slippery. Poor weather conditions can make this walk challenging, even in the Great Walks season.

Where are the waterfalls on the Milford Track?

The hike to the end of the track today includes a number of pretty waterfalls, suspension bridges and crystal-clear creeks. Take your time at beautiful McKay Falls and Lake Ida before hiking past the last waterfall on the track, named Giant Gate Falls.