Other activities
Guided walks
Overnight Trips
Tourism Milford Ltd hold the only DOC approved concession for overnight guided walks on the Milford Track during the peak walking season. Their website is www.ultimatehikes.co.nz.
Day-walks
There are a number of guided day-walk opportunities available, starting from the Lake Te Anau end of the track and guided kayak-walk options from the Milford Sound end of the track.
Fishing
Trout fishing is possible in both the Clinton and Arthur Rivers. A fishing licence is required and Didymo restrictions may be in place. Please ensure you are aware of the current requirements, regulations, season dates and catch limits.
The invasive alga Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) is present in Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri and in many of the waterways surrounding Fiordland National Park. To combat its spread, all waterway users must check, clean and dry all equipment before moving from one waterway to another.
Standard and special licences are required to fish in Fiordland National Park.
If you are unsure of boundaries that need a clean gear certificate, or if you require the location of cleaning stations or more information, you can check with Department of Conservation staff, Fish & Game staff www.fishandgame.org.nz - Southland region or Biosecurity NZ www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo or Tel: 0800 80 99 66.
Didymo controls for Fiordland National Park (PDF, 427K)
Hunting
Hunting is not permitted on the Milford Track. Hunters can use the track for access to the side valleys, where limited hunting opportunities are available. Rifles must be carried with the bolt removed whenever on the track or associated transport services.
Crossing the Clinton and Arthur Rivers to access these valleys can be hazardous at times. A hunting permit is required, available from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre in Te Anau.
Kayaking
There are excellent kayaking opportunities on both Lake Te Anau and in Milford Sound.
Mountain biking
Mountain biking is not permitted on the Milford Track.
Dogs and other pets
It is offence under the National Parks Act 1987 to bring dogs and other introduced animals into Fiordland National Park. Please leave your animals at home
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