Must-Do Walks & Hikes in Fiordland

Te Anau is basecamp for all Fiordland adventures. Well-known as the walking capital of the world, the Milford, Hollyford, Routeburn, Greenstone, Caples, Kepler and Dusky tracks are all nearby.

THE MILFORD TRACK

Over four days and 53.5km, trekkers discover waterfall after waterfall, mountain-reflecting lakes and a level of green only nature knows how to create.

THE ROUTEBURN TRACK

There is no phone reception along this 32km track. On any given day(there are three in total), you’ll be walking through clouds,staring into crystalline lakes or trailing, like ants, between enormous glacier-carved valleys.

THE KEPLER TRACK

A four-day trail that spends most time above the tree line. Walk knife-like ridges while gazing at snowy peaks and faraway lakes.

HOLLYFORD TRACK

One of the area’s most popular walks, this 56km track takes four to eight days to complete, depending on whether you walk it one way or both ways, or take an air of jet-boat transfer. Make full use of an expert guide and private lodges or go it alone and stay in DOC huts.

HUMP RIDGE TRACK

This 61km and three-day tramp negotiates rugged coastline with an elevation of almost 1000m. Navigate swing bridges and tackle the Grunt, a 12km section of steady climbing. All set to be officially opened as the 11th Great Walk in 2022.

SHORTER WALKS

Shy on time? No problem. Tie up your shoelaces for spectacular day hikes such as the Luxmore Summit (full day), Key Summit and Lake Marian (both three hours return) – and several more.

TOP TIP: There are luxuries on the Hump Ridge Track not usually associated with a tramp. Helicopter transfers are an option and the lodges feature hot showers and king-sized beds.

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