Milford Track
Bookings open Tuesday 14th July 2026
15 - 19 March 2027
Cost $1,450 (NZ) / $1588.00 (INT)
If you have any queries about any of our trips, please contact the trip co-ordinator
Stephanie Daniel - admin@ortt.org.nz
ABOUT;
Often described as the "Finest Walk in the World". A 55 km moderate four day tramp, with up to seven hours walking on some of the days. It is a four day (three night) back to nature adventure through the spectacular scenery of Fiordland. The track starts at the head of Lake Te Anau, follows up the Clinton Valley over Mackinnon Pass (1,100m) 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 an 11-12kg 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 three DoC 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 supply the food, but you help to carry and cook it.
We leave the Leviathan Hotel, Dunedin by chartered bus at 7.00am sharp on the first day, and return about 6pm on the fifth day.
ITINERARY;
Day 1; Bus leaves Dunedin at 7.00am, travelling through to Te Anau. Ferry transfer to start of track. Tramp from Glade Wharf to Clinton Hut. 5km (approx 1-1.5 hours)
Day 2; Tramp Clinton Hut to Mintaro Hut. 16.5km (approx 6 hours)
Day 3; Tramp Mintaro Hut to Dumpling Hut. 14km (approx 6-7 hours)
Day 4; Tramp Dumpling Hut to Sandfly Point. 18km (approx 5.5-6 hours). Ferry transfer from Sandfly Point to Bus. We then head to Te Anau where we stay the night therefore not having to get back to Dunedin late. Hot showers and a lovely meal out and to talk about one of the Great Walk's completed! The next morning we catch the bus back to Dunedin. People wishing to catch LATE flights back north next day, can be dropped off at Dunedin Airport about 6pm.
TRANSPORT AND FOOD;
Our buses leave from the Leviathan Hotel in Dunedin. We can pick you up enroute. If you choose to meet us in Te Anau there is no discount to the cost of the trip. Prices are all based on travel from Dunedin.
We organise all the food and equipment to cook it with. You help carry it, cook it and eat it. Your share of the food/equipment you need to carry will be approximately 2kg. You will need to bring your own utensils and plate/mug.
FEEDBACK;
I just wanted to thank the Milton tramping club for a fantastic trip. The organisation of the entire trip was so well done and all our leaders were superb! We had an amazing time and are keen to book another trip next season.
We had a great trip. Thankyou so much to our four leaders and to you and your organisation for all the planning. The leaders did a great job.
CONTACT;
Stephanie Daniel
021 266 0942
Email; admin@ortt.org.nz
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