Rudolf Abraham is an award-winning travel journalist, photographer and guidebook author. He writes on trekking and hiking for National Geographic, the BBC, Cicerone, DK Eyewitness, Bradt Guides, among many others.
- Distance: Approx. 54 km
- Duration: Four days
- Start: Glade Wharf (Te Anau Lake)
- End: Sandfly Point (Milford Sound)
- Difficulty: Moderate
New Zealand’s most famous walk is a four-day trek into the heart of Fjordland’s most stupendously beautiful scenery. Often described as one of the world’s most beautiful hikes, it is (deservedly) popular and limited spaces sell out within minutes.
At a glance
Destinations
Fiordland
Activity
Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & WildlifePhysical Level
ModerateDuration
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