Lake Marian
Image: Colin Bishop | DOC
Lake Marian Track
Located in Fiordland National Park and Milford Road/Milford Sound area in the Fiordland region
Introduction
Enjoy this tramping track from Hollyford Road (off Milford Road) to beautiful Lake Marian - an alpine lake in a beautiful hanging valley.Highlights
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Track overview
2.4 km return via same track
Seasonal restrictions
Do not walk around the lake edge during the snow/avalanche season (winter and spring).
Dog access
About this track
Description
From the Lake Marian carpark, cross the swingbridge and continue to the spectacular series of waterfalls (after 10 minutes).
From the falls, the track becomes steep and sometimes muddy during the ascent to Lake Marian (1.5 hours).
Lake Marian is an alpine lake in a hanging valley formed by glacial action, in one of the most beautiful settings in Fiordland. The lake is above the bush line and is surrounded by mountains with magnificent reflections if the weather is calm.
Getting there
The track begins from the Lake Marian carpark, which 1 km down the unsealed Hollyford Road.
To find the Hollyford Road, turn off from the Milford Road (SH94) at Marian Corner, a few minutes towards Milford Sound from The Divide.
Marian Corner is about 87 km along the Milford Road from Te Anau.
Know before you go
Beyond the waterfalls 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.
Contacts
| Te Rua-o-te-moko / Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 249 7924 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 29 Te Anau 9640 |
| Full office details | |