Milford Sound is home to some of the finest natural landscapes the South Island has to offer. Rudyard Kipling
famously described it as one of the wonders of the world – a fitting title for a place that sits at the heart of a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you’re eager to see this epic New Zealand attraction from up close, here are some
practical tips for visiting.
Palaces To Visit- Mirror Lakes
- Lake Gunnn Nature Walk
- Lake Marian Falls Track
- The Homer Tunnel
- The Chasm Walk
How To Reach Milford Sound By Air: Milford Airport is quite small, servicing light aircraft in and out of Queenstown, Wanaka
and Te Anau. It is a public airport that anyone with a pilot licence can use, and many tour
operators and local aeroclubs regularly fly into it.
By Bus: Buses are a budget-friendly, stress-free option that allow travellers to really appreciate
the dramatic South Island scenery. Most of these are timed to coincide with cruise ship
departures too.
By Drive: Milford Sound is approximately 288 kilometres (179 miles) from Queenstown – a trip
that takes approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes by car. Te Anau is closer – the 121-kilometre
(75.2-mile) drive takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. Cars, camper vans and large tour coaches all
share the same road – to avoid the traffic, it is best to depart early in the morning (around 6am) or
later during the day.
