This private journey features walks on the Milford & Routeburn Tracks and heli experiences to Milford Sound and Mount Earnslaw Glacier with accommodation at world-renowned Blanket Bay Lodge
- Three nights at Blanket Bay Lodge - voted one of the world's best lodges - staying in a Lodge Room
- Guided Milford Track walk, Routeburn Track hike and Mount Earnslaw Glacier walk
- Helicopter experience to Milford Sound and boat transfer across the Sound to Sandfly Point
- Helicopter transfers to Mount Earnslaw for your heli-hike to the glacier
- All meals including breakfast, lunch, five-course dinner and trail provisions
- Daily pre-dinner drinks and feature destination dining experience at the lodge one evening
- Four days discovering the best of Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Park with local Queenstown guides
- Return ground transfers from Queenstown to Glenorchy
- National Park fees and all trail permits/concessions
Optional (additional cost applies)
- Scenic Dart River boat cruise
October to April; modified itinerary available in other months
Mount Earnslaw Glacier is one of New Zealand's hidden gems; pass waterfalls cascading down the mountain before reaching the hanging glacier
Frequently asked questions
Ultimate walking season guide for Australia and New Zealand
Plan your next hike with our guide to the Australian and New Zealand walk seasons. Here we answer the common questions: "When is the best time to walk in Australia?", "When is the Great Walk season in New Zealand?", and more.
Best Great Walks of New Zealand for the Luxury Traveller
Discover New Zealand’s Great Walks, a series of premier walking trails through iconic landscapes of the North and South Island. Here are our recommendations on the best walks in New Zealand for the luxury traveller.
When is the best time to hike the Milford Track?
November to April is the best time to hike the Milford Track for mild conditions, but pack for any season as the Milford Hike can feature rainfall at any time of year
When is the best time to hike the Routeburn Track?
October to April is the best time to hike the Routeburn Track, during the Great Walk season when conditions are warmer with fewer rainy days.
Do I need to be vaccinated to join Walk into Luxury Signature Walks?
For the health and safety of our guests and team, and in line with health advice, from 15 December 2021 it will be a requirement for all guests to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to joining any signature walk operated by Walk into Luxury.
Get in touch
Start planning your Blanket Bay Walk on the Milford and Routeburn Track with Walk Into Luxury
To find out more about this guided walk or discuss a personalised trip, please get in touch