MILFORD
TRACK 2012 Season
Often described as the "Finest Walk in the World". A 55 km moderate 4 day tramp, with up to 7 hours walking on some of the days. It is a 4 day (three night) back to nature adventure through the spectacular scenery of our Fiordland. The track starts at the head of Lake Te Anau, follows up the Clinton Valley over Mackinnon Pass (1100m) and then down the Arthur River to Milford Sound.
A good
standard of tramping fitness and equipment is required - you will need to walk
14 to 18 km a day , carry a 12-13kg pack over rocky
surfaces with some stiff climbs and descents. Those with knee or hip problems
could suffer on the long rough descent from MacKinnon Pass. Weather can vary
from glorious sunshine to torrential rain and blizzards.
We use the 3 Dept of Conservation Huts on the track.
They are roomy , warm and comfortable, with open plan
bunkrooms with good mattresses, gas cookers , flush toilets, but no showers. (Plenty of good swimming holes!) We take 40 people on each
trip, which is the maximum number DOC allow in each
day. We supply the food, but you help to carry and cook it. We leave Dunedin by
chartered bus at 7am on the first day, and return about 10 pm on the 4th day,
or 6pm on the 5th day for the “Special” trips. (see
below).
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STANDARD TRIPS |
SPECIAL TRIPS |
SPECIAL TRIPS |
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January 14 –
17 ( Sat –Tues) 2012 |
Feb 16 - 20
(Thu - Mon) 2012 |
SEE NOTE BELOW REGARDING |
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April 1
– 4 (Sun – Wed) 2012 |
March 2– 6
(Fri - Tues) 2012 |
THESE TRIPS |
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March 16 –20 (Fri
–Tues) 2012 |
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Note:
On our "STANDARD" trips, on arrival at Milford Sound after our tramp,
we board our Bus at 3pm and return to Dunedin. On the "SPECIAL TRIPS"
marked above, when we arrive at Milford Sound after our Tramp, we board the boat;
'Milford Wanderer'; at 4.30pm, and spend that night on the boat, cruising the
majestic Milford Sound, with opportunities to go kayaking, sightseeing etc.
Returning at 9.15 next morning. On the boat you have
Hot Showers, good meals and sleeping accommodation provided, and it’s a great
way to finish our tramp.. People wishing to catch LATE
flights back North next day, can be dropped off at Dunedin Airport about 6pm.
These special trips will cost an extra $250 for Adults,
and $ 125 for Child.
Many of our trips fill
up rapidly. Send your deposits, Club memberships and hopefully optional
donation now, to secure your places. Final payments are due 8 weeks before the
trip.
PLACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL BE ON A "FIRST COME FIRST SERVED"BASIS
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