Fiordland tramping brochure (PDF, 635K)
Places to visit in the Te Anau area
List these tracks by category:
All track categories Easy access short walk Short walk Walking track Great Walk/Easier tramping track Tramping track Route Mountain bike track Horse riding
From Te Anau township trampers can walk sections of the Kepler track, from a 30 minutes walk to Dock Bay to a more demanding day tramp to Mt Luxmore and back. Category: Great walk/Easy tramping track
This track follows the Waiau river near Te Anau township going through red and mountain beech forest. Category: Walking track Completion Time: 2 hr 30 min - 3 hr 30 min
The Dusky Track offers trampers a challenging 84 km tramping track which requires at least eight days to complete. Category: Tramping track Distance: 84 km Completion Time: 8 - 9 days
Several tracks start on the eastern shores of Lake Manapōuri. These are suited to day trips and easy two or three day tramps. Category: Tramping track
This track is suitable for fit, experienced and well equipped trampers only. Category: Route Completion Time: 2 - 3 days
The Hollyford Track is the only major track in Fiordland at low altitude which can be walked in any season and also connects to the Fiordland coastline. Category: Tramping track Distance: 56 km Completion Time: 4 days one way
Traversing through spectacular scenery in Fiordland National Park, the 60 km Kepler Track is a moderate walking track that takes three to four days to complete. Category: Great Walk/Easier tramping track Distance: 60 km Completion Time: 3 - 4 days
Accessed from Milford Road the Key Summit track follows a section of the Routeburn Track and is an ideal introduction the impressive scenery and natural features of Fiordland National Park. Category: Great Walk/Easy tramping track Completion Time: 3 hr return
Lake Marian is in a hanging valley, formed by glacial action, and is one of the most beautiful settings in Fiordland. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 3 hr return
This is a 50 km, four day tramping trip, linking the Mavora Lakes Camping Area with the Greenstone Track. It passes through open valley tussock land and beech forested hill country. Category: Tramping track Distance: 50 km Completion Time: 4 days
Lake Gunn, the Mirror Lakes and the Piopiotahi/Milford Sound Foreshore Walk are some of the short walks reached from Milford Road, and giving visitors a taste of the natural features of the area. Category: Short walk
Beginning at the head of Lake Te Anau and ending at Milford Sound, the 53.5 km Milford Track is in the heart of spectacular Fiordland National Park. Category: Great Walk/Easier tramping track Distance: 53.5 km Completion Time: 4 days
Boat access is required to the start of the Monument Track. It's a short, but challenging 290-metre climb to the summit. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr return
The Pyke - Big Bay Route is a low altitude, strenuous 60 km route, suitable for experienced and well equipped parties. Category: Route Distance: 60 km
A walk to Shallow Bay is a full day tramp from Te Anau township and gives visitors a taste of the Kepler Track. Category: Great walk/Easy tramping track Completion Time: 8 - 10 hr
Traversing 32 km through Mount Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park, the Routeburn Track can be walked in conjunction with the Greenstone or Caples tracks. Category: Great Walk/Easier tramping track Distance: 32 km Completion Time: 3 days
Snowdon Forest tramping tracks are used infrequently and many are marked routes only. The Mararoa, Whitestone and Upukerora Rivers offer good fishing for rainbow trout. Category: Tramping track
Looking for day walks from the Mavora Lakes camping ground in the Te Anau area? Try the South Mavora Lake Walking Track or the track to the Kiwiburn Hut. Category: Walking track
Stockyard Cove Track is a short walk from Stockyard Cove in Hope Arm, Lake Manapōuri. Category: Walking track Completion Time: 45 min - 1 hr return
If you have less than a day to spend there are a number of short walks to enjoy in the Te Anau area including a visit to the Te Anau Wildlife Centre. Category: Short walk
If you are pressed for time 1 - 2 hour walking tracks to the Lake Te Anau control gates or Upukerora River can be enjoyed starting from Te Anau township. Category: Walking track
Day walks in Fiordland National Park (PDF, 700K)
Didymo controls in Fiordland National Park
Notice of fishing restrictions - Fiordland National Park (PDF, 55K)
Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island
NZ weather
Map of tracks and huts in Fiordland National Park (PDF, 55K)
New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Fiordland track updates and weather information
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Safety information
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