5-Hour Milford Track Guided Walk To Giant Gate Waterfall

Start your day with a pick up from your Te Anau accommodation. Your local, friendly guide will collect you bright and early! You can sit back and relax as we drive along the scenic Milford Highway through stunning mountain scenery.

Departing from Deepwater Basin at Milford Sound, the walk begins with a short boat ride to Sandfly Point.

Enjoy an easy 5.5 km (11 km return) walk alongside the cascading Arthur River and moody Lake Ada, on a well-maintained track. From the ancient canopy trees towering above to the emerald-green ferns below and the birdsong that echoes through the trees, it is a unique World Heritage Area best explored by foot.

Our destination is the impressive Giant Gate waterfall. This spectacular waterfall is best viewed from the large swing bridge spanning the river.

We then return at a leisurely pace, taking the time to enjoy this incredible forest. The small group of 12 walkers to 1 guide provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the fascinating human heritage of the track. On completion of the walk an opportunity is made for photos at the sign marking the end the track. Walkers then re-join the boat for the transfer back to Milford.

We recommend you bring comfortable walking shoes, day pack containing warm sweater/fleece jacket, waterproof jacket, insect repellent, drinking water, hiking snacks and camera on your guided walk. We also recommend you have a change of clothes and dry shoes on conclusion of the walk in case it is a wet day.