Milford Track summer season delayed by avalanche damage

Thursday 9 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 10 Oct 2025, 4:30am

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The Department of Conservation has pushed back the Milford Track summer season by two weeks due to damage from spring avalanches, snow, and rain. The track was originally scheduled to open on 28 October, but heavy weather in Fiordland National Park has left sections buried under debris.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 9 Oct 2025, 2:29pm

   Milford Track opening delayed by avalanche damage (opens in new tab)

   • Weather delays Milford Track season start (opens in new tab) Fri 10 Oct 2025, 4:30am
2. The PressThu 9 Oct 2025, 3:30pm

   Avalanche damage delays Milford Track season (opens in new tab)