Wonderful video. I worked as a guide for Ultimate Hikes this past season. So pleased you enjoyed your time on the Milford. It’s a special place. I feel very privileged to have called it my office.
Thank you for posting. A girlfriend asked me to go and it was the best yes I ever spoke. In fact, we visited in February 2018. I dream of going back, there is no place like it.
Thank you guys so much for this great video! I am inspired to hike the track after watching it. It is nice to see a video from a mature couple, as I am in my 60s. 😊 I love your filming and still photography, so beautiful and clear. ❤️ My plan is to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with a local friend on Nepal 🇳🇵 once we are able to go again, but in the meantime New Zealand is a stunning playground for us! Getting fitter right now! 😊
Thanks appreciate your comments. Nepal sounds like a great trip when we can travel again. Good luck with your adventures here in New Zealand we too are trying to get fit for another walk in summer.
What an awesome video! Always wondered what it was like to walk these tracks! You showed it off perfectly, how long it takes, where you go etc. Thanks for this!
Loved your video, I have discovered a passion for walking so the Milford track is definitely on my bucket list. The video highlighted how much infrastructure there is, great for me, as I’m not a big camper. Great work.
I hope he enjoyed his trip. If you or any of your family are planning to come to NZ please let us know we would be happy to make suggestions or show you around Auckland.
We loved your video of the Milford. really informative and loved all the interesting observations along the way. We haven't walked this track yet but may need to wait awhile because half of it is flood damaged.
Thank you for the video, we are doing the Ultimate Hikes also in 5 weeks and still in training. Yes the poles sound like a game changer. I too are concerned about the 3rd day climb so hoping I cope ok. Looks beautiful and we are very excited to get away and do this.
I am sure you will have a great adventure. The poles are the best idea. We just took the 3rd day climb slow and steady. They guides didn't mind that we were last to make it over the pass. Thanks for commenting.
What month of the year was this? Also how tough was it, I'd like to do it when I visit in March/April 2020 but I'll be almost 70 by then! One of the best videos of this trek by the way!
Hi Geraint. Thanks glad you liked it. We went on 30 March - 3 April. It was the last or second to last walk for the year. We were 65 when we went. It is hard to give advice as it all depends on you fitness level. We were not very fit and were the last in each day. The guides were very good and no one seemed to mind that we were slower than the rest. The day going over the pass was reasonably difficult the path zigzags up and its not too bad. The downward path has lots of steps and its hard on your joints. We trained before going walking for a total of about 100 hours much of it up and down hills. We did a few 20km walks. As we had a very light pack (under 7kgs) good boots and walking poles we found it hard but enjoyable. The walking poles made it much easier and I think they are essential. The only other advice I would give is to have a very good rain jacket, top quality GoreTex. Would love to hear about your trip when you make the walk. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to get in contact.
I did the trek in November/December 2018 (I am 63) - four days of fantastic dry weather - although there was a thick cloud at Mackinnon Pass that cleared within half an hour to reveal the fabulous views - it is worth getting there early so you have time to wait if the cloud is down. The main issue for us was Sand Flies - especially from the pass to Milford - they bite if you stand still! There are two ways to walk - on the guided walk as in the video (guides, soft beds, food and showers) or independent (like me) where you carry all your food, rubbish, cooking utensils, clothes for wet, dry, hot and cold weather, sleeping bag and share huts with others on bunks or the floor. You have flushing toilets and fresh (rain, river) water and gas to cook by - washing? if you have to its the river (but no soap etc). I have no doubt both options have their plus and minus - you don't really need a guide if you have confidence in your ability to walk up to 12 miles in a day. There is no need to rush, a slow pace will get you there in ample time. You miss so much if you hurry. The independent option was an unusual experience for me - not one I would naturally choose and I longed for a soft bed and shower and decent food - but that said the camaraderie and shared experience with a group of 39 others from around the world will not be bettered and that dip in the clear, sweet, freezing river water after a days hiking will never be forgotten. Take hundreds of photos and make sure you have plenty of batteries in the camera. I doubt I will ever walk the track again but I will never forget it, or the people with whom I shared that experience.
Wow! That is a beautiful walk. I would love to do this. I subscribe to your channel. I'll definitely be checking out your videos. Thanks for sharing this
your video is the best for introduce of Milford sound trekking. If you allow this video link to my blog, could I use your video link for introducing Milford sound track to my Korean freinds?
@@kumarp4858 yes there is power to charge your camera batteries. We used a gopro on a wrist band and our walking poles like a mono pole. It's very wet in Fiordland National Park so if you have one a gopro is worth taking.
este pais e maravilhoso.fico feliz em poder ver tao belas paisagens.um abraço de Luiz Fernando de Minas Gerais,Brasil.Espero quem sabe um dia conhecer este belo lugar.
Yes it was a bit of an effort. We started preparing about three months ago by walking around the city and up local hills. We put in just over 100 hours of walking. It was lucky we did it as I don't think we would have made it without the practicing!
Gorgeous scenery and wonderful falls. Great weather too. Thanks.
Glad you liked it and thanks for commenting.
Incredible beauty. I was smiling with delight in being on the journey with you. You have great endurance!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it. We were only just fit enough to make this one. Fortunately we had a wonderful time.
The best Milford Track video on RUclips. Thank you for posting.
Thanks appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.
Great video!!!!
Looking forward to go next year..
Thanks for sharing it!!!
Thanks appreciate your comment. Hope you have a great walk.
Beautiful country and great filming. A beautiful part of the world. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks yes it's a wonderful walk. Thanks for watching and commenting.
This really is the best video on youtube about the milford track. The descriptions are extremely helpful as is the amazing videography.
Thanks appreciate your comments. We really enjoyed the adventure.
Wonderful video. I worked as a guide for Ultimate Hikes this past season. So pleased you enjoyed your time on the Milford. It’s a special place. I feel very privileged to have called it my office.
Thanks appreciate your comments. Yes a special place and we love going with Ultimate Hikes.
Thank you for posting. A girlfriend asked me to go and it was the best yes I ever spoke. In fact, we visited in February 2018. I dream of going back, there is no place like it.
Yes a wonderful place glad you had a great time there. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you guys so much for this great video! I am inspired to hike the track after watching it. It is nice to see a video from a mature couple, as I am in my 60s. 😊
I love your filming and still photography, so beautiful and clear. ❤️
My plan is to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with a local friend on Nepal 🇳🇵 once we are able to go again, but in the meantime New Zealand is a stunning playground for us!
Getting fitter right now! 😊
Thanks appreciate your comments. Nepal sounds like a great trip when we can travel again. Good luck with your adventures here in New Zealand we too are trying to get fit for another walk in summer.
What an awesome video! Always wondered what it was like to walk these tracks! You showed it off perfectly, how long it takes, where you go etc. Thanks for this!
Thanks it was a wonderful walk we enjoyed every minute of it.
Loved your video, I have discovered a passion for walking so the Milford track is definitely on my bucket list. The video highlighted how much infrastructure there is, great for me, as I’m not a big camper. Great work.
Glad you liked. Sure you will have a great adventure there. Thanks for commenting.
That's a great video and beautiful scenery, nature at it's best.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.
Our son was there in December. He was in New Zealand, south and north island, for three weeks. Beautiful cascades! The ferns are so cool.
I hope he enjoyed his trip. If you or any of your family are planning to come to NZ please let us know we would be happy to make suggestions or show you around Auckland.
We loved your video of the Milford. really informative and loved all the interesting observations along the way. We haven't walked this track yet but may need to wait awhile because half of it is flood damaged.
Thanks hope you get to walk it in the summer hopefully it will be all good by then.
Thank you for the video, we are doing the Ultimate Hikes also in 5 weeks and still in training. Yes the poles sound like a game changer. I too are concerned about the 3rd day climb so hoping I cope ok. Looks beautiful and we are very excited to get away and do this.
I am sure you will have a great adventure. The poles are the best idea. We just took the 3rd day climb slow and steady. They guides didn't mind that we were last to make it over the pass. Thanks for commenting.
Oh my God, i always dream about milford track.. ,thanks for amazing video ..love from Indonesia
Thanks glad you liked it. Yes its a great walk. Hope you make it there one day.
Lovely movie ! I do the track on spring (NZ local), nice to discover again with your picture all this fabulous places ! Thanks :)
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.
@@GeoRick An other Milford Track story ... there is so much !
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thank you for the video. Very nicely done video. definitely in my bucket list. Was the video shoot on 4k. Thanks
Hi Thomas thanks for your comments. It was filmed on a GoPro 6 in 1080.
very nice video my friend. we are planning to do the track this year, sweet as
Thanks glad you liked it. Good luck with your walk you will have a great adventure.
@@GeoRick cheers for reply.:)
What month of the year was this? Also how tough was it, I'd like to do it when I visit in March/April 2020 but I'll be almost 70 by then! One of the best videos of this trek by the way!
Hi Geraint. Thanks glad you liked it. We went on 30 March - 3 April. It was the last or second to last walk for the year. We were 65 when we went. It is hard to give advice as it all depends on you fitness level. We were not very fit and were the last in each day. The guides were very good and no one seemed to mind that we were slower than the rest. The day going over the pass was reasonably difficult the path zigzags up and its not too bad. The downward path has lots of steps and its hard on your joints. We trained before going walking for a total of about 100 hours much of it up and down hills. We did a few 20km walks. As we had a very light pack (under 7kgs) good boots and walking poles we found it hard but enjoyable. The walking poles made it much easier and I think they are essential. The only other advice I would give is to have a very good rain jacket, top quality GoreTex. Would love to hear about your trip when you make the walk. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to get in contact.
I did the trek in November/December 2018 (I am 63) - four days of fantastic dry weather - although there was a thick cloud at Mackinnon Pass that cleared within half an hour to reveal the fabulous views - it is worth getting there early so you have time to wait if the cloud is down. The main issue for us was Sand Flies - especially from the pass to Milford - they bite if you stand still! There are two ways to walk - on the guided walk as in the video (guides, soft beds, food and showers) or independent (like me) where you carry all your food, rubbish, cooking utensils, clothes for wet, dry, hot and cold weather, sleeping bag and share huts with others on bunks or the floor. You have flushing toilets and fresh (rain, river) water and gas to cook by - washing? if you have to its the river (but no soap etc). I have no doubt both options have their plus and minus - you don't really need a guide if you have confidence in your ability to walk up to 12 miles in a day. There is no need to rush, a slow pace will get you there in ample time. You miss so much if you hurry. The independent option was an unusual experience for me - not one I would naturally choose and I longed for a soft bed and shower and decent food - but that said the camaraderie and shared experience with a group of 39 others from around the world will not be bettered and that dip in the clear, sweet, freezing river water after a days hiking will never be forgotten. Take hundreds of photos and make sure you have plenty of batteries in the camera. I doubt I will ever walk the track again but I will never forget it, or the people with whom I shared that experience.
@@haydnmorris8862 Many thanks for your reply. BTW, my mother was a Morris and my uncle was also Haydn! Small world, blessings.
Small world indeed - where were they from? South Wales? @@geraintroberts565
@@haydnmorris8862 Yes, Port Talbot South Wales.
Beautiful. ❤
Yes its a great walk. Thanks for commenting.
lovely video!! :)
Thanks glad you enjoyed it.
Wow! That is a beautiful walk. I would love to do this. I subscribe to your channel. I'll definitely be checking out your videos. Thanks for sharing this
Thanks, so glad you liked it. The Milford track is a very special place.
Cant wait to do this in Queenstown this December!!
I am sure you will have a great time. Good luck.
This is SO helpful! Thank you!
Thanks glad you liked it.
Awesome!!
Thanks it is a great place to walk.
your video is the best for introduce of Milford sound trekking. If you allow this video link to my blog, could I use your video link for introducing Milford sound track to my Korean freinds?
Yes happy for you to do this. Glad you liked our video.
Looks amazing! I'm hoping to do this in December, will have to stay in the DOC huts though haha
I am sure you will have a great time. Good luck!
@@GeoRick are those hut power supply I mean charging for your cameras etc, Peace
@@kumarp4858 yes there is power to charge your camera batteries. We used a gopro on a wrist band and our walking poles like a mono pole. It's very wet in Fiordland National Park so if you have one a gopro is worth taking.
@@GeoRick thanks for reply, awesome video
este pais e maravilhoso.fico feliz em poder ver tao belas paisagens.um abraço de Luiz Fernando de Minas Gerais,Brasil.Espero quem sabe um dia conhecer este belo lugar.
Hope one day you can make it over here. Thanks for commenting.
Nice video
Thanks glad you liked it and thanks for commenting.
Thank you
Glad you liked it.
@@GeoRick milford track or kepler track are they same
Or different?
@@hikingzone they are different places.
Well explained
Thanks appreciate your comment.
Wow, we want to do that on our next South Island trip when there's no more covid issue
You will love it even if it rains and boy can it rain down there :-)
igot tired and sore just watching all that hiking :)
Yes it was a bit of an effort. We started preparing about three months ago by walking around the city and up local hills. We put in just over 100 hours of walking. It was lucky we did it as I don't think we would have made it without the practicing!
Makes me zealous to walk it again
Thanks glad you liked it. Was the best walk we have done so far.
Don’t feed the wekas!!