This is a difficult tramping track.
From the Milford Road, follow the shingle road for about 200 m to a car park and picnic area then a locked gate.
The Boyd Creek tops track cuts across the bog pine and manuka scrub then bypasses the Southland Boys High School Lodge.
The marked track continues to bush line then experienced trampers may explore further into the tops of the Countess Range and the Snowdon Forest area.
The start of this track is reached from the Milford Road, Fiordland, about 44 km (35 minutes drive) north from Te Anau.
A track sign at the roadside says ‘Boyd Creek’.
This is a tramping track so you will need good fitness and moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 249 7924 |
| Email: | fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |