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Multi-Day Track Transport

Milford Track Winter Transport

From 154 p/adult Book Now
  1. Car Car
  2. Boat Boat
  3. Bus Bus
  • Transport Available

    Te Anau / Te Anau Downs

  • Required

    Personal locator beacon + hut tickets from DOC

  • Duration

    3 days +

  • Availability

    May & October

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TRANSPORT TO THE MILFORD TRACK

Milford Track in Winter

The Milford Track in winter is wild, rugged, beautiful and recommended for experienced hikers only. If you’re looking to hike in the off-season, our transport packages are the simplest way to get you there and back again.

The water taxi departs at 8:30 am and is the earliest boat departure from Te Anau Downs.

Winter track transport charters to the Milford Track are subject to a minimum of 6 passengers and a favourable weather forecast. Weather, track conditions and less demand means the service is unable to operate between June and September.

OCTOBER 24 UPDATE: Due to high levels of snow and avalanche risk in the Clinton Valley, the risk is too high for us to offer transport to complete the full Milford Track this month. Please contact us if you are interested in walking in to Dumpling Hut from the Milford Sound end only.

Milford Track Transport Options

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Step 1  Optional Bus transfer from Te Anau to Te Anau Downs
Milford Winter Map 1

A 25-minute bus journey from Te Anau to Te Anau Downs. Bus departs at 8am.

Step 2  Water taxi from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf
Milford Winter Map 2

Take the water taxi from Te Anau Downs for a 50-minute boat journey across Lake Te Anau to Glade Wharf and the start of the Milford Track. The water taxi departs at 8:30am.

Step 3  Milford Track Hike
Milford Winter Map 3

Hike the Milford Track Great Walk.

Step 4  Water taxi from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound
Milford Winter Map 4

At the end of the Milford Track (Sandfly Point), meet the Sandfly Point transfer boat which will continuously shuttle walkers back and forth from the end of the track to Deepwater Basin, Milford Sound between 1 pm and 3 pm.

Step 5  Bus journey back to Te Anau, Te Anau Downs or Queenstown
Milford Winter Map 5

Bus transfer from Milford Sound back to Te Anau and Te Anau Downs. Relax and enjoy the commentary. Bus departs at 2.30 pm.

Need to know more?

Head over to our Plan & Prepare section for more info on hiking the full Milford Track in winter.

Find out more

Booking Options

  • Winter Milford Track from Te Anau Downs, no return

    OUTWARD
    Water taxi departs Te Anau Downs at 8.30 am

    RETURN
    Water taxi from 1 - 3pm Sandfly Point to Milford Sound (goes back and forth)

    • Boat Boat
    154 adult
  • Winter Milford Track from Te Anau Downs, return by bus

    OUTWARD
    Water taxi departs Te Anau Downs at 8.30 am

    RETURN
    Water taxi from 1 - 3pm Sandfly Point to Milford Sound. 2.30pm Bus back to Te Anau Downs and Te Anau

    • Boat Boat
    • Bus Bus
    219 adult
  • Winter Milford Track from Te Anau, return by bus

    OUTWARD
    Bus collects you from Te Anau at 8am and meets the water taxi Te Anau Downs, departing at 8.30 am

    RETURN
    Water taxi from 1pm - 3pm Sandfly Point to Milford Sound. 2.30pm Bus back to Te Anau Downs and Te Anau.

    • Bus Bus
    • Boat Boat
    • Bus Bus
    256 adult
  • Winter Milford Track from Queenstown, return by bus

    OUTWARD
    1.30pm the bus collects you from Queenstown and takes you to Te Anau. The next day bus departs Te Anau at 8am and meets the water taxi Te Anau Downs, departing at 8.30 am

    RETURN
    Water taxi from 1pm - 3pm Sandfly Point to Milford Sound. 2.30pm Bus back to Queenstown or Te Anau Downs and Te Anau.

    • Bus Bus
    • Boat Boat
    358 adult
  • Winter Milford Track from Te Anau Downs, return by car - NOT AVAILABLE

    We recommend booking our Winter Milford Track from Te Anau Downs, return by bus package above. Drive to Te Anau Downs and take the bus from Milford Sound back to your vehicle.

    • Boat Boat
    • Car Car
    Not available

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