Homer Saddle Route, Milford Road, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

Homer Saddle Route, Milford Road, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand (2hrs20min walking time)

Accommodation Town: Te Anau

Features: View of Milford Road at both ends of Homer Tunnel, Alpine Mountain Views, Alpine Flowers, Granite Walls

Car Park: (44°45'53.1"S, 167°59'22.8"E) (-44.764747, 167.989660)

Homer Tunnel Car Park, 100km/1.5hrs drive from Te Anau Town Center

Route: Homer Tunnel Car Park -- Half-way of Valley -- Uphill toward saddle -- Homer Saddle -- Downhill through valley to base of falls -- Turn right along valley to Homer Tunnel Car Park

Total Distance: 4.2km return

Total Uphill:
530m return to Homer Saddle (EL.900m up to 1390m)

Walking Time:
Total 2hrs20min return (Uphill--1hr20min, Downhill--1hr)

Season: Early January

Track Status: Rocky and Dry

Weather: Cloudy with fine spells

Relevant Information:

Te Anau, Milford Sound, Homer Tunnel, Te Wāhipounamu(South West New Zealand World Heritage Area)