Transfers and Shuttles
Ferry Crossings
Hiking & Walking
WALKING THE MILFORD TRACK?
The Milford Track commences at Glade Wharf, Te Anau Downs, necessitating a 1-hour boat transfer across Lake Te Anau to reach the start of the trail. We provide a daily ferry service throughout the Great Walk season. Complimentary car parking is offered at Te Anau Downs, with the option of booking bus transfers from Queenstown or central Te Anau.
Following four days of trekking through magnificent beech forests and over mountain passes, the journey concludes with a brief boat trip from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound, which requires prior booking.
A cruise through spectacular Milford Sound is the perfect way to end your Milford Track experience.
Cruise past mighty Mitre Peak, stand under the legendary Stirling Falls and keep an eye out for the unique locals (seals, dolphins and penguins). Add on a cruise and experience the magic of Milford Sound firsthand. Our Milford Day cruise is the ideal way to end your 4-day Milford Track tramp.
We provide smooth connections from Queenstown and Te Anau, to connect with both transfer boats across Lake Te Anau to the track's start, and collect you at the conclusion of your hike from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE MILFORD TRACK
- The Milford Track can only be walked in one direction (Te Anau Downs to Milford Sound)
- The track must be walked as a 3-night, 4-day walk.
- You must book your hut passes directly through DOC; no camping is allowed on the Milford Track.
- Rated as an Intermediate track, the walk is suitable for various abilities.
- The Milford Great Walk is maintained to a high standard, with well-formed tracks and sturdy bridges.
- Outside of the great walk season, facilities are significantly reduced, and additional safety hazards are present. Only very experienced and well-equipped trampers should attempt the track during this time
- Visit The Department of Conservation for more information on track conditions, what to pack, and to book your hut passes.
TRACK TRANSPORT BOAT SCHEDULES
From Te Anau Downs to track start at Glade Wharf
- 10:30am departure (24 Oct - 28 Apr)
- 2:00pm departure (24 Oct - 28 Apr)
From Sandfly Point to Milford Sound
- Multiple daily departures between 2:00pm and 4.30pm (27 Oct - 30 Apr)
Note: The Sandfly Point transfer boat will continuously shuttle walkers back and forth from the end of the track to Milford Sound.
AGE INFORMATION
- Adult: 16 years +
- Children: 4-15 years
- Infant: Under 4 years
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
- More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
- Within 24 hours: No refund
Note: **Refund excludes credit card or payment fees, which are non-refundable.
Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*
