Video about Milford Track
Find out about the history of the track, plants and animals and other things you can see and do there and some conservation projects being undertaken in the area.
DOC biodiversity staff are carrying out an intensive stoat trapping programme on the Milford track and side valleys.
What today is known as the Milford Track was once one of the two principal trails, used by Māori, linking Fiordland with the rest of Te Wai Pounamu (South Island) for the gathering of pounamu (greenstone).
Find out about the landscape and native plants and animals you may encounter while walking the track.
Limited independent day-walk opportunities are available on the Milford Track. Fishing and kayaking is also possible in and around the park.
Milford Track brochure (PDF, 2127K)
Day walks in Fiordland National Park (PDF, 700K)
Didymo controls in Fiordland National Park
Notice of fishing restrictions - Fiordland National Park (PDF, 55K)
NZ weather
Map of tracks and huts in Fiordland National Park (PDF, 55K)
New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Fiordland track updates and weather information
Great Walks visitor statistics
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.