The Milford Track is one of New Zealand's Great Walks and it's often described as "the finest walk in the world". It's a highly regulated and popular track: you can tramp (word used in NZ for hike) in only one direction and you have to make advance bookings if you are an "independent tramper". My husband and I did a guided walk with Ultimate Hikes <www.ultimatehikes.co.nz> which means that we tramped with a lighter pack and stayed at cushy places with hot showers, hearty meals and comfortable beds. ... (more)