Milford Track Encounter
Your day begins at the Ultimate Hikes Te Anau Office where you will meet your guide and board your coach, you will then embark upon a short journey along the shores of Lake Te Anau to the Te Anau Downs boat harbour. You will then cruise for an hour to the spectacular northern end of the lake. Enjoy a hot drink on board with your guide.
After disembarking at the start of the track we walk 1.6km (1 mile) to historic Glade House, one of the original Milford Track Lodges, dating back to the 1890's. Enjoy hot soup from the kitchen with your lunch, all included in your walk. From here the track follows the Clinton River as it meanders through rich Beech Forest for a further 3.2km (2 miles). Your guide will point out the birdlife and unique aspects of the valley, then take you off the track to show you a few places you might otherwise miss. For those who want a little more of a challenge there will be the option of returning via the Glade Burn track, giving you one final vista of Lake Te Anau before boarding the return launch.
Daily Departures 01 November to 18 April (exluding Christmas Day)
9.15am Pick up from Ultimate Hikes Office (behind Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas), Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
6.30pm Approximate return to Te Anau
Duration 9 hours, 5.5 hours on the track (approx 10 kms)
Sometimes it's hard to fit in everything on your holiday wish list. So our 'Encounter' guided day walks have been designed for people with limited time.
All you need is walking boots or sturdy shoes, a bottle of water, warm clothing and your camera, and we'll provide the rest, including experienced guides, door-to-door transport, scrumptious food, free use of day packs and rain jackets. Come and experience the magic of the Milford and Routeburn Tracks and be back in your hotel the same evening.
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