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The world famous
´Milford Sounds Walk´
The Fiordland National Park has a World Heritage listing for many reasons, notably its glacier-cut fiords, lakes, deep U-shaped valleys, hanging tributaries and well preserved ice-shorn spurs.
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These features plus the extensive areas of temperate rainforest inhabited by a number of rare and endangered species of plants, animals and birds combine to make Fiordlands National Park an invaluable "World Asset".
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| The Milford guided walk commences in spring and running through to Autumn every year (November to April). |
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Are you up to the challenge?
The Milford Track is neither easy nor difficult, its a challenge which anybody who is fit and in good health, aged between 10 and 70 will relish. Over 70´s who are fit and healthy may be approved for walking by providing a medical certificate from a doctor. |
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| To enjoy your trek, you need to be fit enough to carry a medium sized back pack with personal belongings, clothing and a sleeping sheet provided over mountain tracks for 15 - 20 kms or 6 - 8 hours walking per day. The track varies from well formed surfaces to rough terrain over rocks and tree roots and steep rocky downhill sections will be encountered. |
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We recommend that walkers wear boots with good ankle support and if they are not regular walkers, that they begin taking daily walks 6 to 8 weeks ahead of time, gradually increasing the distance. Hill walking is advisable during this preparation period as it will certainly help to make the trek more enjoyable. |
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What are the Tracks Lodges like?
Warm and welcoming, with plenty of room to relax. Hot showers, drying rooms for clothes, many new facilities. Lodge staff prepare hearty farm-style meals; eat all you want. |
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