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Milford Sound foreshore and Mitre Peak
Milford Foreshore Walk

Located in Fiordland National Park and Milford Road/Milford Sound area in the Fiordland region

Wander through beech forest and along the sandy foreshore of Milford Sound, and enjoy fabulous views of Mitre Peak - it's an easy, short walk that's great for kids.

Tsunami risk at Milford Sound – a big earthquake could trigger a large tsunami in Piopiotahi Milford Sound.

The 'Know before you go' section of this page has more information.

This is an easy loop walk suited to all ages and accessible to wheelchairs.

Learn about the area through the interpretation panels. Watch boats taking visitors out on cruises on Milford Sound. Some of the best views of Mitre Peak are from this walk.

This walk begins from the main visitor carpark at Milford Sound, Fiordland, at the end of the Milford Road.

Milford Sound is 120 km from Te Anau along the Milford Road (SH94).

There may be a lot of sandflies on this walk.

Earthquake and tsunami risk at Piopiotahi Milford Sound

A large earthquake or tsunami is extremely unlikely during your visit. Even so, these hazards do pose a risk to life at Piopiotahi Milford Sound. If one occurs while you are there, your options to stay safe are limited.

Find out more about earthquakes and landslide-induced tsunami risk at Piopiotahi Milford Sound – Civil Defence Southland

What to do in an earthquake:

  • DROP, COVER and HOLD until shaking stops.
  • If the earthquake feels LONG or STRONG, get GONE. Move up and away from the water as quickly as possible.
  • If you see or hear a landslide, move up and away from the water as quickly as possible.