Traversing the heart of New Zealand`s wild fiord country, the Milford Track has long been described as "the finest walk in the world". Enjoy close encounters with the native birdlife: the Robin; Kea; Weka; Fantail; Parakeet; Bellbird; even Kiwi have been spotted! Walkers on the track to Milford Sound encounter Fiordland at its most spectacular: deep lakes; silent fiords; luxuriant forest and sheer canyons carved out of imposing granite define this landscape. On fine days there is a postcard shot around every corner, but only when it rains and torrents of water cascade down the mountainsides have you truly experienced the magic of the Milford Track.

Your day begins with a courtesy pick up from your Te Anau accommodation, followed by a short journey along the shores of Lake Te Anau to the Te Anau Downs boat harbour, before cruising for an hour to the spectacular northern end of the lake.  Enjoy a hot drink on board with your guide.

At the start of the track walk 1.6km (1 mile) to historic Glade House.  Enjoy hot soup from the kitchen with your lunch, all included in your walk.  From here the track follows the Clinton River as it meanders through rich Beech forest for a further 3.2 km (2 miles) to the Clinton Hut.  Your guide will point out the birdlife and unique aspects of the valley, then take you off the track to show you a few places you might otherwise miss.  For those who want a little more of a challenge there will be the option of returning via the Glade Burn track, giving you one final vista of Lake Te Anau before boarding the return launch.

Tour duration is 9 hrs (5.5 hrs on the track).