The Milford Track is New Zealand's best-known Great Walk - for good reason. “Initial observations show a high level of demand for Milford Track bookings this morning as predicted,” said Shearer. READ MORE:* Milford Track a 'spiritual place' as 30 years of Great Walks celebrated* Great Walks: Milford Track slots for upcoming season sell out in 'record time'* Great Walks bookings open next week“The track was close to fully booked, aside from some ongoing cancellations and bookings changes, well within the first 30 minutes of opening. DOC’s booking service coped well with the high volume of bookings over a short period of time.”The Milford Track is the first of the Great Walks to open for bookings. On Wednesday, the Lake Waikaremoana Track, Heaphy Track and Routeburn Track become available.

Source: Stuff May 03, 2022 04:00 UTC