Milford Track
'Phenomenal' restoration of Milford Track for summer hiking
Now to remote Fiordland where crews have been working hard to restore the Milford Track against a looming deadline.
The Great Walk was badly damaged when a metre of rain fell in less than three days… Video, Audio
Experiences will make you happier than material things
Cornell professor Tom Gilovich has done four studies over the years looking at what brings us happiness - experiences or things? He came to the common conclusion that happiness is ultimately derived… Audio
Talk the Walk: The Milford Track
Last week it was the Routeburn, this week we look at the Milford track in Fiordland. David Slack walked it late last year, and tells us about this incredible walk. Audio, Gallery
Overcrowding fears for Milford and Routeburn
Bookings on the South Island's famous tramping tracks are running at an all-time high, raising concerns about overcrowding and potential damage to New Zealand's reputation. Audio
DOC makes changes following death of tourist on Milford Track
The Conservation Department responds to the death a young tourist on the Milford Track earlier this year. It's moving to make visitors more aware of winter hazards on the Southern Great Walks. Allan… Audio