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Milford Track

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Legendary trek

Milford Track

Fiordland, New Zealand
Best timeNov–Mar
Signature routeMilford Track (33 mi)
In season~55°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

28–63°F
Nearest airportZQN
CurrencyNZD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+12:00
The route
Topographic route map for Milford Track
StartFinish
Elevation profile3,698 ft
0 mi102 ft low32.31 mi
33miles
3,806ft high point
4,442ft of climbing
4days
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jan–Mar. Go in Apr for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 38%
WarmestJan · 63°F
WettestDec
Best windowNov–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

\"The finest walk in the world\" through Fiordland's rainforests and waterfalls.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Milford Track (33 mi). Nearest airport is ZQN.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Milford Road
17 mi away
Lake Wakatipu
40 mi away
Skyline Gondola
42 mi away
Cecil Peak
43 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Milford Track?

The best time to visit Milford Track is November–March, in Fiordland, New Zealand.

Where is Milford Track?

Milford Track is in Fiordland, New Zealand. The nearest major airport is ZQN.

What is Milford Track known for?

\"The finest walk in the world\" through Fiordland's rainforests and waterfalls.

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