Milford Sound

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  • Address: Fiordland National Park, Te Anau, New Zealand, Queenstown
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  • Timings: 24-hrs Details
  • Phone: 64-32497959
  • Time Required: 02:30 Hrs
  • Tags: Outdoors, Geological Formation, Water Body
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The seven wonders of the world keep changing- there were the old wonders and the new wonders. The eight wonder however, has remained constant. Aptly coined by the author, Rudyard Kipling, Milford Sound is one of the most visited tourist attractions of the world. The only fiord accessible by road, you could opt to see Milford Sound by day or by night. The scenes Milford Sound will bestow on you are sure to help you seek inspiration even in the most mundane things. With tall cliffs carved out of glaciers and the river as deep as 2000 feet, the best way to experience Milford Sound is by a coach/cruise tour operated on a daily basis and highly recommended not to mention the scenic flights that will give you a bird’s eye view on one the world’s most spectacular sights.

Apart from a cruise tour, there’re a lot of other activities that speak of the heritage of Milford Sound. You could visit the underwater observatory, hike up to the mountains, check out the black corals or just go kayaking. There are a great deal of tours that have affordable offers to encompass the complete experience of Milford Sound, although you could make your own itinerary should you wish to.

Milford Sound Travel Tips

  • Milford Sound receives a lot of rain, as a result of which, there is a thin layer of mist around the fiord.
  • The weather is highly unpredictable to be prepared to face any kind of weather, regardless the season.
  • Duration of the Trip: Could range anywhere from a day trip to an overnight one, depending on the tour.

  • Blue Duck Cafe & Bar
  • Milford Sound Lodge

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  • Milford Sound Address: Fiordland National Park, Te Anau, New Zealand, Queenstown
  • Milford Sound Contact Number: 64-32497959
  • Milford Sound Timing: 24-hrs
  • Best time to visit Milford Sound(preferred time): 05:35 am - 09:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Milford Sound: 02:30 Hrs
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  • 72.03% of people who visit Queenstown include Milford Sound in their plan

  • 73.68% of people start their Milford Sound visit around 04 AM - 05 AM

  • People usually take around 2 Hrs 30 Minutes to see Milford Sound

Thursday, Friday and Sunday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Milford Sound

People normally club together The Remarkables and Te Anau Glow Worm Caves while planning their visit to Milford Sound.

People also prefer to start their day with Milford Sound.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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