20 Apr 2023

Walks website doesn't hold up great

From Midday Report, 12:47 pm on 20 April 2023

The Milford Track booking system has crashed this morning after thousands of people tried to claim their spot on the iconic tramp.

Hut bookings for the Fiordland track went on sale at half past nine.

The Department of Conservation said its booking system was experiencing extremely high traffic with about 10,000 people trying to access it online.

RNZ Tourism reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Katie Scotcher.