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This trip uses the township of Te Anau as the base. With a wide range of shops, accommodation providers and plenty of dining options, it is the perfect place to step into Fiordland National Park.

Most people find it easiest to fly into Queenstown. From there it is a 2-hour drive via State Highway 94 to reach Te Anau. From Queenstown, you can rent a vehicle or catch the Tracknet bus. Tracknet has 3 departures daily, see www.tracknet.net for more details.

It is also possible to access Te Anau via Invercargill or Dunedin, however, you would need a car to get to Te Anau from these places. Once you are in Te Anau we will pick you up each day from your accommodation (if it is within the town boundaries, or on the Milford Highway), this includes private residences. Sorry, we do not pick up from outside the township.

Accommodation is not included in this tour. We recommend a minimum of 3 nights’ accommodation in Te Anau, but 4 nights is optimal. Te Anau has plenty of accommodation to suit every style and budget.

Fiordland is in a wilderness environment, and adverse weather conditions can increase the walk difficulty, so you need to be prepared.

The weather in Fiordland in general, can be unpredictable and change dramatically, very quickly; the proximity of towering mountains and the ocean makes for conditions and temperatures that can vary markedly during any day, plus we can get a lot of rain at times. Summer months average around 20°C but in the alpine areas, it can still get very cold, with the combination of wind and rain. It is not unusual to experience 4 seasons in one day!

The Great Walks are mostly well-formed tracks, and the steeper places are either negotiated by steps or zigzags. The trip is suitable for most ages (8+ years) and for those who have the physical ability to walk 3-6 hours, including up and down hills. The Kepler Heli-hike is the hardest day, due to the mostly downhill walking, which can affect knees. Your guide will manage each day to ensure the best possible experience, factoring in the landscape, weather, and group’s fitness levels.

If you have a good level of fitness, including hill training, you will find each day highly rewarding. We recommend you are capable of walking for 4 hours on varied terrain to get the most out of this package. Although the tracks are well-formed, they can be rough and rocky underfoot in some places.

Yes! To prepare yourself, we recommend structuring a training programme at least 6 weeks beforehand. This will ensure your walk with us is comfortable and enjoyable.

Start simple and around town – brisk walks of approx. 1 hour. Wear a backpack weighing about 4 kgs to get used to this.

One month out increase your walks to 3 hours – more as you get fitter – and try bush tracks or uneven terrain to develop balance and the different muscle groups needed. Hills and stair work will greatly improve fitness.

Remember hydration and nutrition even in training – drink plenty of water and eat snack foods such as muesli bars, banana chips and chocolate. If you do this in your training walks, your body will become used to processing food whilst on the move!