Only one route is permitted for independent hikers:

Day 1 Glade Wharf to Clinton Hut (8.5km) <photos>

• Te Anau
• Glade Hut
• Clinton Hut (formerly Neale Burn Hut)

Day 2 Clinton to Mintaro Hut (13km) <photos>

• Mintaro Hut

Day 3 Mintaro to Dumpling Hut (14km) <photos>

• Mackinnon Pass
• Sutherland Falls <photos>
• Dumpling Hut

Day 4 Dumpling to Sandfly Point (18km) <photos>

• Sandfly Point
• Milford Sound

We include photos & commentary on many landmarks. In bold are the 3 independent huts.