Day Walk Transport
Milford Track Day Walk - Milford Sound
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Departs from
Milford Sound
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Departure times
8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 12pm and 1pm
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Duration
3-4 hours
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Availability
1 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024
TRANSPORT TO THE MILFORD TRACK
Milford Track Day Walk
Experience the Milford Track—New Zealand’s most famous hiking track—independently and at your own pace.
A short boat journey between Milford Sound and Sandfly Point will have you on the Milford Track for a spectacular day walk experience.
A highlight is Giant Gates Falls (3 hours return), where you'll find a perfect place for a picnic lunch and a swim in the pools.
Milford Track Day Walk Transport Options




- Step 1 Depart from Milford Sound
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A 10-minute boat journey from Deepwater Basin in Milford Sound across to Sandfly Point, Milford Track, boat departs at 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 12pm and 1pm.
- Step 2 Walk the Milford Track
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At your own pace, walk the Milford Track. Sandfly Point to Giant Gates Falls is a 11-kilometre return walk and will take 3 hours.
- Step 3 Return to Milford Sound
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Meet the boat at Sandfly Point for your return journey to Deepwater Basin, Milford Sound. Your return time is flexible on the day, just chat to our skipper.
- Optional Bus transport, Milford Sound cruise
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Catch a 7.15am bus from Te Anau to Milford Sound for your day walk, returning at 2.30pm. Or choose a 5pm departure and make time for a scenic cruise in the fiord!
Need to know more?
Head over to our Plan & Prepare section for more info on day hiking the Milford Track.