Well ... from "the horse's mouth"
Great Walks
Great Walks are suitable for families:
- Older children (over 10 years), with support of an experienced adult, can embrace an outdoor challenge, depending on their ability and experience.
- Under 10 year olds may find the terrain too difficult, so the Milford Track and the alpine sections of the Routeburn and Kepler Tracks are not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
- The tracks are excellently maintained to a Great Walk/easy tramping standard.
- Huts are well equipped with bunks, cookers, heating, lighting, toilet and basin facilities so you don’t have to carry everything - just food, clothing, and essentials.
- It’s free for children (5-17 years) to stay in huts and campsites on Great Walk tracks. Children under 15 years must be with an adult.
Child and family friendly guide to Fiordland