Milford Track

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Great Walks: Rush of bookings for Milford Track (Stuff.co.nz)

Within the opening 15 minutes of going on sale, virtually all the huts on the Milford Track had been filled.

But while it’s left to gather dust on your bookshelf after your trip, Stuff’s travel reporters are busy scouting out the hottest destinations, restaurants, attractions and activities, providing you with up-to-date travel tips that won’t use up a single gram of your baggage allowance. Thursday sees the Whanganui Journey, Abel Tasman Coast Track and Rakiura Track online, while the Tongariro Northern Circuit, Paparoa Track and Kepler Track are ready to book on Friday. The good news is that this year's numbers are still up 53% compared to 2019/20. On Wednesday, the Lake Waikaremoana Track, Heaphy Track and Routeburn Track become available. “The track was close to fully booked, aside from some ongoing cancellations and bookings changes, well within the first 30 minutes of opening. The Milford Track is the first of the Great Walks to open for bookings.

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Milford Great Walk books out as Australian tourists return (New Zealand Herald)

It's the quick and the dead on booking day for Fiordland's premiere tramping route. All 22320 bunks have filled up across the 186 day season.

"Have your account set up, know your password, know the dates you want to book and be quick on your fingers," he says. Be prepared is Ross Shearer's advice to those planning a Great Walk holiday this year. You will sometimes see some spots re-appear." Milford broke records last year, booking out in under 15 minutes for the first time. "The good thing is there are 10 great walks and outside of those high demand walks and peak seasons there's always plenty of spaces." "We try to protect the beauty of those places the Great Walks pass through."

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Milford Track Great Walk almost booked out for next season (RNZ)

The Milford Track was close to fully booked well within half an hour of opening for the upcoming Great Walks season.

"The track was close to fully booked, aside from some ongoing cancellations and bookings changes, well within the first 30 minutes of opening. The iconic Fiordland track was the first of the Great Walks to open for bookings with the rest opening over the next few days. The Milford Track was close to fully booked well within half an hour of opening for the upcoming Great Walks season.

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