Places to stay

Te Anau has a full range of accommodation options from campgrounds and backpackers through to luxury hotels.  At Milford Sound there is a backpacker's hostel and the option of accommodation (including bed and breakfast and a scenic cruise) on board one of the tourist vessels on Milford Sound.

During the summer season space is limited on the three Great Walks tracks - Milford, Kepler and Routeburn.  Advance booking is essential.

In all other backcountry huts within the national park, no bookings are required to stay overnight. However, walkers must purchase backcountry hut tickets or an annual hut pass (available from the Fiordland Visitor Centre) before they depart on their walk. 

Visitor Facilities

The Department of Conservation administers Fiordland National Park in order to preserve its natural and historic resources and to provide opportunities for recreation.   The Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre in Te Anau provides interpretive displays and information.

More than 500 kilometres of walking track criss-cross the park, from the world famous Milford, Routeburn and Kepler tracks to popular short walks. Trampers' accommodation is provided by over 60 back country huts.

The north-eastern sector of the park is the most accessible and intensively used with 13 self-registration conservation campsites along the road from Te Anau to Milford Sound.   There are many licensed, commercial operators in the park who provide transport and other tourist services.   Accommodation is available at Tuatapere, Manapōuri, Te Anau, Te Anau Downs on the road to Milford Sound, in the Hollyford Valley and at Milford Sound.