The Chasm Walk
Located in Fiordland National Park and Milford Road/Milford Sound area in the Fiordland region
Introduction
Dramatic views of powerful waterfalls and water-sculpted shapes in the rocks will keep kids interested on this short, easy walk.400 m return via same track
Dog access
Image gallery
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Platform on The Chasm Walk Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
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The Chasm Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
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Bridge over the Cleddau River on The Chasm Walk Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
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Cleddau River at The Chasm Image: Russell Street | Creative Commons
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Bush and mountain views Image: Jocelyn Kinghorn | Creative Commons
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Two foot bridges over the Cleddau River offer dramatic views of a series of powerful waterfalls.
Thousands of years of swirling water have sculpted shapes and basins in the rock. The sheer velocity of water gives an appreciation of how much rainfall the Milford Sound area receives per annum.
This walk is off the Milford Road, about halfway between Milford Sound and the Homer Tunnel.
The large, well signposted carpark is about 109 km along the Milford Road from Te Anau.
We are currently undertaking work to repair storm damage to the Chasm Walkway. We plan to re-open the walkway in two stages:
- Stage one: A partial re-opening in April 2023 will allow visitors walk to view The Chasm from the car park side of the Cleddau River only. It won’t be possible to cross the river to view the entire Chasm.
- Stage Two: The Chasm will return back to its pre-storm status offering more views and an iconic visitor experience. We will share more information about this stage when available.
For more information, email floodrecovery@doc.govt.nz
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 |
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