Hiking Tracks - Fiordland New Zealand
Manapouri & Te Anau are the closest towns for access to Fiordland hiking tracks, with a full range of accommodation and shops to supply
hiking needs and equipment hire. Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre in Tee Anau, is the central booking office for huts / hiking trips.

Milford Track ..Track Map
54 kms, 4 days hike. Starting at Lake Te Anau the track jouneys from lakeside to mountain ranges through Fiordland National Park and
ends at Milford Sound. Access is by 1 hour boat ride. The last day of the hike, a 20 minute boat ride into Milford Sound. Milford Track

• 4 day hike, you are required to pick up tickets prior to departing on the track. Tickets can be collected from the Fiordland National
  Park Visitor Centre in Te Anau during the period between 2 days prior to departure date and up to 11.30am on departure date.
• The track is closed May through September.
• Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
• October and November walkers. Please check track conditions close to departure date. Late snow falls and/or Spring thaw MAY
  make parts of the track impassable or cause extreme avalanche danger. This may necessitate a helicopter trip over the hazard
  the hazard area. The cost of the helicopter will be passed onto walkers.

Dusky Track .. Track Map
84 kms, requires 8 days to complete. Suitable only for well equipped and experienced groups. There are 21 three-wire bridges on the
Dusky Track and you can expect to encounter tree falls, deep mud and river crossings. Dusky Track

Kepler Track .. Track Map
60km circular track, 3 to 4 days hike - a relatively easy hiking experience that ranges from riverside to alpine vistas. There are 3 DOC huts,
book in advance during summer recommended. A shuttle bus service is available from Te Anau. Kepler Track

Hollyford Track .. Track Map
56 kms one way, takes 4 days to complete. The track follows the Hollyford River to the sea - at Martins Bay and features lakes forest and
mountain views. It is the only low altitude track in Fiordland and therefore can be hiked year round. Hollyford Track

Routeburn Track .. Track Map
32 kms, 3 days hike. the track journeys through Mt. Aspiring and Fiordland National Park and can be walked in conjunction with the
Greenstone or Caples tracks. Begin or end the track at either Te Anau or Queenstown, Routeburn Track

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Fiordland National Park - Day Walks

There are numerous day walks within Fiordland National Park, maps and information available at DOC and local vistor centres. The Kepler
Track day walks offer 3 choices to complete sections of the track with many more day walks around the Te Anau and Manapouri areas.

Key Summit Track
3 hrs return. Accessed from Milford Road which runs from Te Anau to Milford Sound. The track starts at The Divide arpark / shelter uphill for
about 1 hr then then branches off on a 20 minute climb to the alpine walk, 360 degree mountain views at Key Summit.

Lake Marian Track
3 hrs return. Access via Milford Road then turn off down Hollyford Road drive 1km to the track signpost and car park area. Lake Marian is in
a hanging valley, formed by glacial action, one of the most beautiful settings in Fiordland.

Lake Manapouri / Circle Track ..Manapouri Hikes
Several tracks start on the eastern shores of Lake Manapouri. These are suited to day trips and easy 2 or 3 day hikes. All are at low altitude.
Circle Track, 4 hrs loop. Access by boat across the Waiau River, row boats and motor boats available for hire at the Manapouri Marina.

Mavora Lake ..Mavora Lakes Park
Access via State Highway 94 between Mossburn and Te Anau. Mavora Lakes are one of the treasures of Southland, part of the South-West
New Zealand World Heritage Area, they are are situated amongst an impressive landscape of mountains, lakes, forest and tussock grassland.

Milford Track - one day walk ..Milford Track Day Walk
11kms return. Guided or independent hike. The Track can only be accessed by boat and boat reservations must be made in advance.

Guided walk - 12 people max, includes lunch and coach transport. 4 to 5 hours of leisurely walking.
Join your guide in Te Anau for the 20 minute coach trip to Te Anau Downs . From there, it's a 1 hour scenic lake cruise
to the start of the Milford Track. The track begins with a 1 km stroll to historic Glade House for lunch. Then, across a
swing bridge over the Clinton River to start the 4 km walk - all at level ground. Turn around at any point to return in
time to catch the boat at 5pm. The walking is easy and relaxed and there are no big climbs.

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