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About Milford Sound

This renowned natural wonder guarantees a memorable and an adventure-filled day. Carved by glaciers of the ice ages, the place is described as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ by Rudyard Kipling. Choose from a range of day and night cruises and tours to experience this stunning scenery and sounds. Its mountain peaks, dark waters and forest-clad cliffs are sure to leave anyone mesmerized.  The waterfalls cascading from over 1000 meters, is a sight to behold. The rains which frequent Milford Sound only multiplies this effect. There is also kayaking, diving or flight seeing for the adventurous types.  To get more of the vivid wilderness, opt for trekking or hiking on the Milford Track which begins at the north of Lake Te Anau. The journey ends with a boat trip from Sandfly Point to the Milford Sound wharf. Get a glimpse of black corals, 11-legged sea stars, delicate anemones and other exciting marine life in our underwater observatory at Harrison Cove.

Must See

  • Mitre Peak 
  • Sterling Falls
  • Bowen falls
  • Underwater observatory

How to reach

It is a  6 hour drive by private car from the South Islands 

A public bus will take 9 and a half hours to reach Milford Sounds costing you 56 NZ $

Tips

  • For a cruise at the Fiord please be mentally prepared as it is a 12 hour long journey
  • If you are climbing Mitre Peak please ensure to have trekking shoes with excellent grip at the bottom since the gradient is quite steep
  • One has to be in the best of health to climb such a steep peak
  • Be in comfortable seasonal clothes as the summer months are quite warm, wear a sunglass preferably
  • During rains always carry a waterproof jacket
  • Please be careful about snowfalls during winter months
  • Please ensure to have a change of clothing while visiting Bowen Falls as you can  get drenched 
  • Do remember to carry mosquito repellent as sand flies are a menace

Visit Time

Sunday:                9:00 a.m. to  5:00 p.m.

Monday:                9:00 a.m. to  5:00 p.m.

Tuesday :               9:00 a.m. to    5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:           9:00 a.m. to   5:00 p.m.

Thursday:               9:00 a.m. to   5:00 p.m.

Friday:                    9:00 a.m. to   5:00 p.m.

Saturday :               9:00 a.m. to  5:00 p.m.

 

 

 

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Waiting Time

30 minutes to one hour

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

10 to 12 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 9.71°C

 

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