Milford Day 4: We don't hang around at Sandfly point.

We have been rewarded with great weather and some of the best mountain scenery I have seen. The Milford track deserves to be a Great Walk and to be within the UNESCO listed world heritage site - Te Wahipounamu.
So sad it is time to leave, but we have had a great time so there is no sadness. It is not over anyway, there is still the Routeburn track to go.
The journey out is 18km. Luckily the grade down from the pass is not steep, making it easy on the knees. We visit the highlight of the walk, which is Mackay falls. Tucked away in a narrow bushy setting with its meandering path down makes it a pretty sight.
The other touristy thing to do is visit Bell Rock, which doesn't look like anything until you sneak under and see that it is hollowed inside.
Sandflies ? They have a reputation in New Zealand. Tiny, mean beasties created by the insect world. I made sure I was well covered and managed to evade their attack. On the dock there was a slight breeze which kept most of them away.
The Milford track starts with a boat trip and finishes with one. On the boat we were in for a treat with more good weather and some great sightseeing.
I spot some a couple kayaking and tuck in away in my memory banks. Another visit to this area pursuing different kind of activity is required I reckon.
We are heading back to Te Anau, staying at Milford lodge. From there we pick up our food that we left behind to do the Routeburn track.It is good to get a shower and sink a beer or two. After a day's stay we hop on the Milford Shuttle, stopping at the 'Divide' where we start the Routeburn track.
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Location: Milford Track Trailhead (Sandfly Point), Southland 9679, New Zealand

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