Mitre Peak Climb

Meeting in Wanaka or Queenstown we drive to Milford Sound via Te Anau and the Milford Highway. The journey through the Darran Mountains is one of the most scenic drives in country and there are numerous viewpoints and short walks to explore.

We helicopter to the bush edge with all our equipment where there are camp spots for around 3 tents. That afternoon we may explore down to the Footstool.

Early the next morning, the route heads steeply above the camp through the tussock and scrub to a horizontal ridge. Before the ridge climbs again, is the Notch which is the technical crux of the route with a down climb and a steep scramble on good rock and steep tussock slopes above.

Another hour or so brings you to the Summit Step. This is climbed initially on the left up a corner before traversing out right to easier ground and the ‘Duck Bill’ rock. From here it is an easy scramble to the table top summit of Mitre Peak and views of the entire length of Milford Sound.

After reversing the route back to the camp we spend another night or helicopter back to sea level. If time and weather allows it then may be possible to do some more rock climbing, scrambling, or trekking in the Darrans or the Remarkables on the way back to Queenstown