The scenery at Mackinnon Pass on the Milford Track makes up for the effort of getting there. Photo / Pamela Wade
The legendary Milford Track has officially reopened.
From today hikers booked on the popular Great Walk will be able to walk the trail start to finish for the first time since February.
Parts of the track were severely damaged from severe rain and flooding after a three-day storm in Feburary.
$13.7 million was announced in the Budget 2020 to go towards repairing conservation and visitor infrastructure destroyed in the flood.
However Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan said it has been a priority for DOC to get the track reopened - both to support the local community, and welcome visitors for the summer season.
"The reopening is a milestone in the flood recovery work taking place in the Fiordland and Mt Aspiring national park areas.
