Milford Track: Alpine Tramping (Hiking) Series | New Zealand

Over the course of four days the Milford Track takes you 53.5km right through the heart of Fiordland. The track itself is well developed due to its ‘Great Walk’ status. However, day three of your walk can be very challenging as it involves a long steep climb up and over Mackinnon Pass. This brings you into an alpine environment, so there’s a few things you need to know to stay safe on your journey. This video explores the alpine section to help you prepare for the harsher conditions, particularly in exposed areas.
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[@streeter92]

I hike this track week ago, never forget this unique experience! Thank you, mother nature

[@DerekVuong7799]

To city goers - extreme muti day backpacking experience . To New Zealander- yeah it was a great walk.

[@GmrWeb]

Hiked it in 2013 as a solo traveller. Beautiful memories.

[@suehowie152]

Milford,one of the 7 wonders of the world in my view..

[@valorhsu]

Great animation, very detailed description, thank you for sharing.

[@Sjaapdespaak]

I ran this in 1 day, absolute stunning!

[@paigeedelston]

liar

[@Sjaapdespaak]

@@paigeedelston ? I am not lying? We crossed the Dore pass route, camped at the bottom, ran all the way to sandfly point and packrafted the deepwater basin.

[@arianagm2332]

Wow seems terrible to run through all the beauty, are you gonna go back so you can actually take in some of the sights?!?! 🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♀️

[@Sjaapdespaak]

@@arianagm2332 To each their own, I love running on beautiful tracks like this and still take in a lot. We also had some really nice breaks. I still also do a lot of hiking, but when I was there I wasn't able to book the huts as it was fully booked. To still experience the trail we had to run it in 1 day, as you're not allowed to camp on trail (and finding a off-trail camping spot is quite hard). If I ever come back to New Zealand I will try to hike it as well, as the area is beautiful, however I don't think it was that much more special as similar tracks in the area (which are way less busy so actually nicer, but a lot tougher on the feet.)

[@arianagm2332]

@@Sjaapdespaak Thanks for the info! I'm hoping to be there 2023 and it's tough to pick locations since I don't have unlimited vacation!!! 🤣

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Im coming over in November to hike the Milford Track. I'm really looking forward to it and thank you for this very informative video.

[@maggiecu3657]

On the post-COVID list. May we all get back to good health together so we can see this beautiful land

[@fedebjalways]

I have just managed to book this baby for the upcoming season!! See you in november 2023!!

[@GraceAndrewsChannel]

This is great and well detailed about the track. Nice scenery too.

[@AnkleSnapper72]

Excellent presentation of a beautiful area.

[@blm21403]

Did this walk in October years ago. Rainy and foggy. Saw nothing for four days. Good viewing is unusual in October. If only I knew!

[@waterbourne9282]

Good info. Thanks.

[@ScenicNepalTreksguide]

Beautiful !

[@jimthorne304]

I found McKinnon pass was no trouble, but the last day to Sandfly point was pretty awful owing to very thick mud most of the way!

[@journeywithjen6971]

This video coverage is beautiful! Would it be possible to choose a few select clips from this to add to my video diary of my 3-day journey on this hike? I will of course give credit to the footage. Let me know and much gratitude!

[@HtutWin]

The Misty Mountains? :)

[@Tbrent832]

Why do they remove the bridges I winter??

[@cherrytraveller5915]

If you can actually get on the hike

[@caltrails850]

Are there animals that will eat you don't they have Panthers

[@rajr5130]

we don't have any predators in NZ so you don't have to worry about getting eaten by an animal. But do keep an eye on dem humans, quite dangerous.

[@katerinakemp5701]

@@rajr5130 or dem kea, they will rob you blind given the chance lol🤣😒🤣

[@florianesommier4472]

What's the music?

[@NZMountainSafetyCouncil]

We hope you like it! Our talented videographer uses a mashup of tunes to make the whole video. If you like a particular section, comment with the timestamp :)

[@rhiannon2058]

@@NZMountainSafetyCouncil 0:00 What's the music at the start guys? Cheers for all the helpful vids!

[@mountaintreksnepal2841]

Welcome to you all for an adventure trek in Nepal ! For more detail message us🙏

[@Petdub]

Tf

[@molrk]

@@Petdub aye

[@pablofierrog]

But they showed up everything leaving no mystery open :(

[@NoBody-ht1oh]

You didn’t have to watch it

[@TastyTarco]

still worth it, i bet

[@philmusson1265]

There's nothing like being there! Best outdoor experience of my life, ridiculously beautiful.