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Milford Track
Boasting ancient rainforests, glacial valleys and spectacular views, it's easy to see why the Milford Track is often called the 'the finest walk in the world'.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 56 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
Milford Track: Glade Wharf to Clinton Hut
Fiordland National Park
Milford Track
Day 1: Glade Wharf to Clinton Hut - 1 hour 30 minutes, 5km.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 75 m
- Descent
- 66 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 213 m
- High Point
- 239 m
- Gradient
- 3˚
Following the boat cruise from Te Anau Downs (1 hour 15 minutes), you walk through beech forest along the banks of the Clinton River to Clinton Hut, where you spend the first night.
Description
Closer to Clinton Hut, there is a sidetrack that leads to a wetland boardwalk. Allow around 15 minutes for the trip.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Similar routes nearby
3.4 km away
Milford Track: Clinton Hut to Mintaro Hut
Day 2: Clinton Hut to Mintaro Hut—6 hours, 16.5km.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 679 m
- Descent
- 278 m
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Guidebooks in this area
4 routes · Hiking
The Finest Walk in the World: Milford Track
10 routes · Hiking
Hike the Land of the Long White Cloud
9 routes · Hiking
New Zealand's Great Walks
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