Milford Track, Fiordland & Milford Sound: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

The Milford Track is a 53.5-kilometer hiking trail through Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island, following the route from Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound over four days. The trail crosses the Mackinnon Pass at 1,154 meters, the highest point, and passes the 580-meter Sutherland Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in New Zealand. The Department of Conservation limits the number of independent hikers to 40 per day during the Great Walk season from late October to late April, requiring advance booking for the three overnight huts. Rainfall in Fiordland averages over 6,000 millimeters annually. is just one of many options in Fiordland & Milford Sound. Major attractions worth considering include Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, and Eglinton Valley.