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Fiordland & Milford Sound
Trip Planning & Itineraries
Your first sight of Milford Sound in southwest NZ's Fiordland National Park is guaranteed to be stunning. Rocky cliffs rise from still, dark waters. Forests cling to the steeply slanted slopes, and the spectacular, photogenic Mitre Peak rises dead ahead. No wonder Milford Sound is one of New Zealand's biggest attractions. Thousands come to this area of raw wilderness on foot via the famous Milford Track, which ends at the sound.
Fiordland's immensity can only really be appreciated from the air or water. A cruise on the crystal-clear water of Milford Sound is the most easily accessible trip you can do on any of Fiordland's famous sounds. It comes complete with seals, dolphins and an almost guaranteed downpour of rain that creates a spectacular deluge of cascading waterfalls, and adds an appropriately moody mist to the awe-inspiring scene.
Best of Fiordland & Milford Sound: Top 3 Must-Do Experiences
Best of Fiordland & Milford Sound: Suggested Itineraries
Whether you're based in the trekkers' hub of Te Anau or at Milford Sound itself, you're perfectly positioned for cruising the Milford or Doubtful sounds and experiencing the unique beauty of New Zealand's World Heritage-listed Fiordland.
An overnight cruise on spectacular Milford Sound is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Milford Mariner takes you along the full length of this spectacular fiord to the Tasman Sea, before anchoring for the night in sheltered Harrison Cove. It's the perfect experience if you relish the thought of spending an active day followed by some night-time luxury. If you don't have an evening to spare, go for the Red Boats lunchtime cruise past incredible Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, Stirling Falls and Seal Point, spotting dolphins, seals and penguins along the way.
Lakeside Te Anau is cruise central for touring the South Island's spectacular Fiordlands. Discover the beauty of Doubtful Sound on a wilderness cruise past rainforest, rugged peaks, cascading waterfalls and serene still waters. Tour Milford Sound for the day, touring Fiordland National Park and taking a cruise on the sound, and perhaps continue on to spend the night in Queenstown. Glide across Lake Te Anau by boat to explore the magically lit glow-worm caves of Te Anau, and don't miss the unmissable Milford Sound overnight cruise.
Best of Fiordland & Milford Sound: Top 3 Hotels
Relax and rejuvenate in a luxury self-contained chalet surrounded by virgin forest, just outside Te Anau. The facilities are top-notch, including personal surround-sound cinema and Jacuzzi, and rooms are individually styled to promote wellbeing and feng shui calm.
Premium lakeside accommodation surrounded by snow-tipped mountains is the distinctive specialty here. Choose from lake or garden rooms, villas and suites, take a plunge in the outdoor pool or recharge in the sauna and spa.
Quality motel accommodation just a two-minute walk from Lake Te Anau. Luxury doubles come with a spa bath, and all rooms have kitchenettes, cable TV, in-house DVD and fun 'n' games for the family.
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