Tracknet Transport offer reliable daily scheduled passenger bus and coach services to and from many of the most beautiful areas of the South Island.
Tracknet Transport
77 Manapouri-Te Anau Highway
Te Anau 9679
New Zealand
res@tracknet.net
MILFORD TRACK TRANSPORT
Tracknet make it simple to book your Milford Track Transport packages
DURATION
53.5KM ONE-WAY TRACK
WALK OVER 3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS
SEASON
HIGH: 28 OCT 2025 - 30 APRIL
LOW: 1ST MAY - 27TH OCT
FLEXIBLE BOOKING
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ACCOMMODATION
BOOK YOUR CAMPSITES OR HUTS ON THE DOC WEBSITE HERE
Tracknet offers reliable Milford Track transport packages and sector options from Te Anau, Te Anau Downs or Queenstown. Whether you need a full transport package including buses & ferries, or just one leg, you can book online quickly and easily.
The Milford Track is a 53.5km Great Walk where you can experience lush green rainforest, pristine lakes and rivers, and spectacular alpine views over four days.
Our locally designed transport solutions make getting to and from the Milford track stress-free.
Not sure where to start? Get in touch — we’re your local track transport experts.
WHY CHOOSE US?
MILFORD TRACK // WITH TRACKNET
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ARRIVE AT THE TRAIL HEAD IN COMFORT
Travel from Te Anau Downs to Glade House aboard an all-weather catamaran featuring spacious viewing windows, an open-air deck, onboard toilets, and complimentary tea and coffee.
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EXPERTS IN TRACK TRANSPORT
With over 35 years of experience, Tracknet operates a trusted transport network throughout Fiordland, supported by knowledgeable local drivers and staff.
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PROUDLY LOCAL & FAMILY OWNED
Tracknet is 100% family-owned and operated, based right here in Fiordland. We’re passionate about sharing our backyard with visitors.
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WE LOVE FIORDLAND!
We’re proud supporters of local conservation efforts, including the whio (blue duck) breeding programme and predator control lines. We love Fiordland — and we’re dedicated to protecting its future.
Milford Track Transport Package Options
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FROM TE ANAU \ TO MILFORD TRACKTE ANAU TO MILFORD TRACK -
Includes:
RETURN MILFORD TRACK TO TE ANAU
MILFORD LOOP PACKAGE
Bus from Te Anau to Te Anau Downs, then a comfortable, fast ferry to Glade Wharf, the start of the Milford Track
At the end of your walk, take a ferry from Sandfly Point with a connecting bus from Milford Sound back to Te Anau. -
FROM QUEENSTOWN \
TO MILFORD TRACKQUEENSTOWN TO MILFORD TRACK -
Includes:
RETURN MILFORD TRACK TO QUEENSTOWN
MILFORD LOOP PACKAGE
Queenstown to Te Anau Downs by bus, connecting with a fast ferry to Glade Wharf (Milford Track start)
Return via ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound, then connect with the bus back to Queenstown
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FROM TE ANAU DOWNS \
TO MILFORD TRACKTE ANAU DOWNS TO MILFORD TRACK -
Includes:
RETURN FROM MILFORD TRACK TO
TE ANAU DOWNS
Fast, comfortable ferry from Te Anau Downs to the start of the Milford Track at Glade Wharf
At end of the track, take a ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound, and meet with a connecting bus at 2:30 pm or 5:00 pm Milford Sound to Te Anau Downs -
FROM QUEENSTOWN \ OVERNIGHT TE ANAUQUEENSTOWN TO MILFORD TRACK -
Includes:
OVERNIGHT IN TE ANAU
RETURN MILFORD TRACK TO QUEENSTOWN
Bus from Queenstown to Te Anau
Transport the following day from Te Anau to the Milford Track
Ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound + connecting bus from Milford Sound to Queenstown -
FROM QUEENSTOWN \ INCLUDES MILFORD CRUISEQUEENSTOWN TO MILFORD TRACK -
Includes:
INCLUDES A MILFORD SOUND CRUISE
OVERNIGHT TE ANAU & RETURN QUEENSTOWN
Bus from Queenstown to Te Anau connecting with fast ferry from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf
Ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound
2.45pm Milford Sound Cruise + connecting with 5:00pm Bus from Milford Sound to Te Anau
Next day: Bus from Te Anau to Queenstown -
FROM TE ANAU \
INCLUDES MILFORD CRUISETE ANAU TO MILFORD TRACK -
Includes:
INCLUDING MILFORD SOUND CRUISE
RETURN TO TE ANAU
Bus from Te Anau to Te Anau Downs, connecting with fast ferry to Glade Wharf
Ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound
2:45 pm Milford Sound Cruise (operated by Cruise Milford)
Bus from Milford Sound to Te Anau -
FERRY TRANSPORT ONLYFERRY TE ANAU DOWNS TO GLADE HOUSE -
Includes:
FERRY SANDFLY POINT TO MILFORD
MILFORD TRACK BOAT TRANSPORT ONLY
Comfortable, all-weather ferry transport from Te Anau Downs to Glade House (Start of the Milford Track)
Ferry Transport from Sandfly Point (End of the Milford Track) to Milford Sound
No bus/road transport included
+ Te Anau to Milford Track
+ Milford Track to Te Anau
Outward Transport: 9.50am or 1:25pm Bus from Te Anau to Te Anau Downs connecting to fast, comfortable ferry from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf (1hr 30mins)
Return Transport:
2:00pm - 4:30pm Ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound (15 mins)
+ connecting with 2:30pm or 5:00pm Bus from Milford Sound to Te Anau (2 hrs 15 mins)
From: Adult $255 | Child $53
Upon booking, you can select a later date should you wish to overnight in Milford Sound after the track.
Runs daily 28th Oct 2025 - 1st May 2026.
+ Queenstown to Milford Track
+ Milford Track to Queenstown
Outward Transport: Depart Queenstown at 6:55 am or 10:15 am by bus to Te Anau Downs (approx. 2 hrs 30 mins) + connect with fast, comfortable ferry to Glade Wharf to start the Milford Track
Return Transport: 2:00 pm ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound (approx. 15 mins) + connection with 2:30 pm bus from Milford Sound to Queenstown (approx. 5 hrs 25 mins)
From: Adult $353 | Child $211
You can choose a later return date during booking if you'd like to overnight in Milford Sound after finishing the track
Runs daily 28th Oct 2025 - 1st May 2026.
+ Depart Te Anau Downs to Milford Track
+ Return Milford Track to Te Anau Downs
Outward Transport: 10:30 am or 2:00 pm: Fast ferry from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf (1 hour)
Return Transport: 2:00pm - 4:30pm Ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound (15 mins) + connecting with 2:30pm or 5:00pm bus from Milford Sound to Te Anau Downs (1hr & 30mins
From: Adult $219 | Child $131
You can choose a later return date during booking if you'd like to overnight in Milford Sound after finishing the track
Runs daily 28th Oct 2025 - 1st May 2026.
+ Queenstown to Te Anau
+ Following day Start the Milford Track
+ Return Milford Track to Queenstown
Connecting Transport: 6:55 am, 10:15 am, or 4:30 pm: Bus from Queenstown to Te Anau (approx. 2 hrs 30 mins)
Outward Transport: 9:50 am or 1:25 pm: Bus from Te Anau to Te Anau Downs + connection with fast ferry to Glade Wharf (1hr & 30mins)
Return Transport: 2:00 pm: Ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound (approx. 15 mins) + connection with 2:30 pm bus from Milford Sound to Queenstown (approx. 5 hrs 15 mins)
From: Adult $353 | Child $211
Morning and afternoon ferry options from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf are priced differently. Select your preferred option when booking.
Runs daily 28th Oct 2025 - 1st May 2026.
+ Depart Queenstown to the Milford Track
+ Milford Cruise + Bus Milford Sound to Te Anau
Overnight in Te Anau (accommodation not included)
+ Return Te Anau to Queenstown following day
Outward Transport: 6:55am or 10.15am bus from Queenstown to Te Anau connecting with fast ferry from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf
Return Transport: 2:00pm Ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound (15 mins)
Milford Cruise: 2.45pm Milford Sound Cruise operated by Cruise Milford (1hr 45mins) connecting with 5:00pm Bus from Milford Sound to Te Anau (overnight in Te Anau)
Return Transport: 7.00am, 11.30am or 5:00pm Bus from Te Anau to Queenstown (2hrs 30 mins)
From: Adult $492 | Child $300
Upon booking, you can adjust dates based on how many nights you spend on the track, or if you make a stopover in Te Anau.
Runs daily 28th Oct 2025 - 1st May 2026.
+ Depart Te Anau to Milford Track
+ Includes Milford Sound Cruise
+ Return to Te Anau
Outward Transport:
9.50am or 1:25pm Bus from Te Anau to Te Anau Downs connecting to fast ferry from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf
Return Transport:
2:00pm Ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound (15 mins)
Milford Cruise:
2.45pm Milford Sound Cruise operated by Cruise Milford (1hr 45 mins)
Return Transport:
5:00pm Bus from Milford Sound to Te Anau (2 hrs).
From: Adult $342 | Child $228
Upon booking, you can adjust dates based on how many nights you spend on the track, or if you make a stopover in Milford Sound.
Runs daily 28th Oct 2025 - 1st May 2026.
+ Ferry from Te Anau Downs to the Milford Track
+ Ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford
Outward Transport:
10:30am or 2:00pm fast ferry from Te Anau Downs to Glade House (1 hour)
Return Transport:
2:00 - 4:30pm ferry from Sandfly Point to Milford (15 mins)
From: Adult $149 | Child $89
Travel in style on the fast, comfortable catamaran. Enjoy smoother sailing, onboard toilets, spacious viewing decks, and complimentary tea & coffee. Start your Milford Track adventure relaxed and ready!
Runs daily 28th Oct 2025 - 1st May 2026.
Milford Track Bus & Ferry Timetable
| Summer Timetable (28TH OCTOBER 2025 TO 1ST MAY 2026) | ||||
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MILFORD TRACK CONNECTIONS: |
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| FROM: | TO: | TIMES: | ||
| Queenstown | Te Anau Downs | 6:55am | 10:15am | BOOK NOW | |
| Te Anau | Te Anau Downs | 9:50am | 1:25pm | BOOK NOW | |
| Milford Sound | Divide | 9:25am | 2:30pm | 5:00pm | BOOK NOW | |
| Milford Sound | Te Anau Downs | 9:25am | 2:30pm | 5:00pm | BOOK NOW | |
| Milford Sound | Te Anau | 9:25am | 2:30pm | 5:00pm | BOOK NOW | |
| Milford Sound | Queenstown | 9:25am | 2:30pm | BOOK NOW | |
| Divide | Milford Sound | 11:00am | 2:45pm | BOOK NOW | |
| Milford Sound | Divide | 9:25am | 2:30pm | 5:00pm | BOOK NOW | |
| Te Anau Downs | Glade House | 10:30am | 2:00pm | Can be booked as part of a package | |
| Sandfly Point | Milford | 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Can be booked as part of a package | |
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
Bookings are essential to confirm your seat. Check availability, departure times and book online to receive instant email confirmation. Alternatively, if you require further details, call us on freephone: 0800 483 262.
Milford Transport Information
General Info
To get to the Milford Track trailhead: There is a ferry from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf. These ferries depart at 10:30am and 2:00pm and are operated by Real NZ. The large, comfortable vessels are covered, all-weather with toilets onboard. They also offer local commentary, tea, and coffee; the trip takes one hour.
Upon completing the Milford Track: Another ferry from Sandfly Point takes you to Milford Sound. These ferries depart Sandfly Point continually from 2:00pm-4:30pm and travel the short distance in about 10 minutes.
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