Tales from the Trails: Milford Track

Trips & Tramps owner (and superwoman!) Kate Norris on Kepler Heli Hike

If you're like me and love to travel, explore and adventure then maybe you've had the same experience when planning your travels - "I just don't get how it all works!". I've always found blogs helpful in my planning and so hopefully these will help you too - they've been written from our own experiences and from some of the interest areas and frustrations that other travellers have expressed to us in the past. Grab a cuppa and take a look!

Cheers

Kate Norris

Co-owner, Author, and Mother of four

Our latest tales: Milford Track

Routeburn Track vs Milford Track: Which one is right for you?

In Fiordland National Park we are lucky to have three, and soon to be 4 Great Walks, all nestled right on the doorstep of our lovely lakeside town of Te… Read more >>

Enjoy spectacular Milford Sound, a natural beauty! Fiordland National Park

What is the best trip for me at Milford Sound?

Milford Track Guided Day Walk or Milford Sound Coach Cruise and Walk Visiting Milford Sound is a must-do activity when traveling in NZ. Read more >>

Weka bird Southland New Zealand Credit Liz Carlson 13

Bringing the birds back to Piopiotahi

Milford Sound, Piopiotahi, a jewel in the crown of Fiordland National Park, is not only renowned for its breathtaking fiords and waterfalls but also for its rich biodiversity. Read more >>

Key Summit is a wonderful day walk, let our guides show you the way

Hiking in New Zealand: How to prepare for an active New Zealand vacation?

Misty mountains, emerald fjords, ancient fern-cloaked forests, cascading waterfalls and miles of empty black and white sand beaches… You’re likely to find any sort of wild path you’re willing to… Read more >>

Alpine tarn high on Key Summit, Routeburn Track, Fiordland

Things we love about hiking in Fiordland during spring

Goodbye short days and polar blasts! Haere mai and welcome to Spring – more daylight, warm temperatures and new life sprouting in the paddocks, gardens and even in the bush. Read more >>

Follow the ridgeline for panoramic views, Kepler Track, Luxmore Hut

Fiordland’s Great Walks – which one is for you?

If you’re a lover of big mountains and glaciers, and looking for a feeling of solitude, you can’t go past Fiordland’s Great Walks. Read more >>

Giant Gate Waterfall viewing on the famous Milford Track

How to experience the Milford Track in a day

If there’s one wilderness experience you could choose in NZ, make it the Milford Track. Read more >>

Milford Track trampers enjoying the view of Giant Gate Falls, Fiordland National Park

Five of the world’s best hikes

It’s no secret that we’re outdoor addicts. Read more >>

Steve making new friends on the Milford Track

Guided vs Independent Hiking in New Zealand

For lovers of hiking and exploring the outdoors on foot, New Zealand is paradise. Read more >>

Heading toward the summit of Mt. Luxmore, Lake Te Anau + Murchison Mountains behind

Our Favourite New Zealand Great Walks

We very much believe New Zealand’s diverse landscapes are best experienced on foot. Read more >>

Top 10 Fiordland Hiking photos

We’ve had a cracker of a summer season here in Fiordland so far with some incredible weather. Read more >>

Your friendly guide will share stories along the way, Guided Walk, Fiordland National Park

Fiordland’s flora – a Fiordland hiker’s guide

Fiordland’s tumultuous weather is what gives the region its unique character, helping to shape the types of native flora Fiordland is famous for. Read more >>

Five reasons why we love New Zealand’s Kea Bird

Along the Milford Road, Kea sightings have increased a heap over the last few years. Read more >>

A Local’s Guide to the Ultimate Milford Sound Itinerary

A World heritage destination to rival the world’s best, it pays to plan your Milford Sound itinerary carefully. Read more >>

Hike through the alpine vegetation on the tops with your guide, Routeburn Track, Fiordland

Fiordland’s top 3 Great Walks

Luckily, those of us who live in Fiordland are well-aware of its natural wonders, and although we would sometimes love to keep this untouched slice of paradise all to ourselves,… Read more >>