Milford Track
New Zealand · Oceania · Hut-to-hut · score 91/100
At a glance
| Countries | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | South Island (Fiordland NP) |
| Type | Hut-to-hut |
| Length | 54 km |
| Typical duration | 4 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 1154 m |
| Best season | late Oct-Apr (Great Walks season) |
| Start | Glade Wharf (boat from Te Anau Downs) |
| End | Sandfly Point (Milford Sound) |
| Permit / guide | DOC hut booking essential; capped at 40 independent walkers/day; no camping |
| Special gear | wet-weather kit (one of the wettest places on earth) |
Score
91/100
'The finest walk in the world'; Fiordland rainforest, Mackinnon Pass, Sutherland Falls
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
One direction only in season; books out months ahead
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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