Top Things to do in Milford Sound
Top 7 Budget-friendly Things to do in Milford Sound, South Island
Hailed by Rudyard Kipling as "the eighth wonder of the world," the breathtaking Milford Sound is the star of glacier-carved Fjordland National Park, providing an emerald-green and waterfall-rich backdrop for hiking, biking and kayaking. Frequent downpours only enhance this South Island beauty, sending numerous waterfalls cascading down the cliffs. Passionate nature lovers book in advance to hike the 33-mile Milford Track, a legendary route through alpine passes and temperate rainforest.
1. Cruise Milford
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5.0 based on 1,395 reviews
Experience Milford Sound the local way - Cruise Milford is the only family owned & operated day cruise operator at Milford Sound. We are also the only company to limit passenger numbers on-board to 50% of the boats capacity to guarantee an uncrowded and much more personal experience on-board our Boutique Small Boat Cruises. Let us show you our Milford Sound, up close and personal. Voted one of the Top 10 Experiences in New Zealand in 2019 & 2020
2. Milford sound Hwy
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5.0 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Cruisey-Trudey - Palmerston, New Zealand
This drive along the Milford Highway is truly spectacular in our own back yard...entering into the Fiordland National Park.. no fences.. coming from a farming community, I noticed this first lol. The ever changing landscape towered by massive mountains, seeing the destruction the heavy rain fall can do, going through the Homer tunnel and meeting the Kaka up close was so awesome are just some of the things you see on this drive it really is breathtaking.
3. JUCY Cruise
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4.5 based on 1,378 reviews
Join JUCY Cruise Milford Sound and enjoy the scenic boat cruise experience of a lifetime. Begin the day with one of the world's most stunning drives and the ultimate in New Zealand roadies! Follow up your journey with a cruise on magical Milford Sound and enjoy a sightseeing tour of one of the most magnificent places on earth. Highlights of our Milford Sound cruises include Sinbad Gully, Mitre Peak, Copper Point, Seal Rock, a complimentary glacial shower under Stirling Falls and much more, so be sure to bring your camera! Our famously friendly skipper and crew will be on hand to share the secrets of their beautiful backyard, and make sure that you leave as one of the JUCY family. With cruise options to suit every budget, you can rest assured that every JUCY Cruise is guaranteed to be special, always memorable and each one a little different.
4. Go Orange Milford Cruise
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4.5 based on 642 reviews
Get up close and personal with Milford Sound on our leisurely cruise. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces. Our informative, relaxed cruise is the perfect way to experience Milford Sound to the fullest. We pride ourselves in our approach to cruising, allowing you and your fellow travellers the time to immerse fully in the jaw dropping surrounds. You can chose to explore the boat without haste as you have a full two hours out on the water. We aim to get you as close to the mountains that rise from the ocean as possible, carving the epic fiord we see today. With a fresh, dynamic approach to cruising Milford Sound, we appeal to all who want to join our evolving story and Go Beyond.
5. Eglinton Valley
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By oliviaclaire99 - Wellington, New Zealand
Drove past this a few times on separate trips. Got out with 8 friends and had a blast running around the field and taking photos. Great photo op for those driving to Milford or the Divide at Te Anau.
6. Pops View Look Out
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By SteveM999_12 - St Helens, United Kingdom
Right on the Milford Road so can just pull off and take some great photos and breathe in the scenery! If you don't like heights you may not like the steel floor that you can see down through!
7. Homer Tunnel
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4.0 based on 539 reviews
Reviewed By TravlQ - Bengaluru, India
On way tunnel on the way to Milford from Queenstown, this is an engineering marvel One has to wait for a few minutes ( max waiting time is 10 mins) for your-side to permit entry inside the tunnel It is a very unique experience ; one admire the engineering feat while going through the tunnel. It adds more variety to a beautiful road trip. One can spot kiwi bird while waiting for your turn
