11 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with showers south of Doubtful Sound.
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1 / 18Fiordland National Park
Lake Marian Falls Track
Discover the spectacular Marian Falls on this easy, short walking track from Hollyford Road, off Milford Road.
Distance
1.2 km
Walking time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Lake Marian Bridge and Track closure extended to mid October 2026
Weather outlook
Fiordland National Park forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
12 October 2026
Cloud with occasional drizzle.
13 October 2026
Heavy rain in the morning and afternoon, and snow to 2200 metres, otherwise mostly cloudy with isolated showers.
14 October 2026
Rain easing for a time. Snow lowering to 1200 metres.
15 October 2026
A few showers, turning to rain for a time. Snow to 800 metres.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Lake Marian Falls Track
The walk to Marian Falls starts with crossing a swing bridge over the Hollyford River. From here continue through rainforest on an easy and mostly flat track and you will start to get views over Marian Creek. After about 10 minutes walking there is a wooden viewing platform with fantastic views over the Marian Falls. This is a great short walking stop on a day trip to Milford Sound. Beyond the boardwalk the track continues up to Lake Marian on the Lake Marian Track . This is an advanced tramping track with the terrain being steep and rocky in places.
Essential information for Lake Marian Falls Track
There is a long drop toilet at the car park. Dogs are not permitted in Fiordland National Park Only attempt to go beyond this section of the Marian Falls track if you are prepared for a longer journey in alpine conditions. The next section becomes more difficult and requires advanced level of experience. There are also avalanche paths to consider so understanding the current weather conditions and alerts is essential.
Getting there for Lake Marian Falls Track
The Marian Falls car park is about 1km down the Hollyford Road. From Te Anau take the Milford Road (SH 94) past the Divide and turn off at the Lower Hollyford Rd junction. The Marian Carpark is about 1 km down this road with car parks on both the left and right. The distance from Te Anau is 87km and allow an hour ten minutes for driving to the start of the track. The Hollyford road is sealed to the Marian Carpark. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Dog access for Lake Marian Falls Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Lake Marian Falls Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.