Getting there

The Milford Track (53.5 kilometres) is in the heart of spectacular Fiordland National Park, part of the Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, situated in the South Island of New Zealand.

The Milford Track requires boat transport at both ends of the track. Bus or private transport is required to Te Anau Downs and also from Milford Sound.

During the summer there are regular transport services to and from the track.

 Road distances and times

  • Te Anau to Te Anau Downs - (27km) 30 minutes
  • Milford Sound to Te Anau - (120km) 2 hours
  • Milford Sound to Divide - (35km) 30minutes
  • Queenstown to Te Anau - (197 km) 2 hours
  • Invercargill to Te Anau - 1 hour 45mins
  • Dunedin to Te Anau - 3 hours 30mins
  • Christchurch to Te Anau - 8 hours
 
Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact
Great Walks Booking Office
Phone:      +64 3 249 8514
Email:   greatwalksbookings@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 249 7924
Address:   Fiordland National Park
Visitor Centre
Lakefront Drive
Te Anau 9600
Email:   fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details