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Milford Sound

4.4
Kayaking & Canoeing · Landmarks · Specialty Museums
Eighth Wonder of the World
Carved by glaciers into a land of sheer cliffs, impressive waterfalls, and lush, meandering fjords, Milford Sound remains one of the most popular holiday destinations in New Zealand. Tourism in Milford Sound offers a diverse array of ways to discover what British author Rudyard Kipling called "the eighth wonder of the world." Be it boating, sailing, kayaking, flightseeing, hiking, or trekking: the sound is a natural playground you can approach at your own pace. Dive beneath the water for glimpses of rare black coral, sea stars, and anemones. Use our New Zealand holiday planning tool to arrange the details of your trip to Milford Sound and other destinations.
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    Top tours near Milford Sound

    FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
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    FROM $322 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound Scenic Flight and Nature Cruise
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $153 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound Experience Full Day from Queenstown
    5.0
    Duration: 13 hours
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    Popular things to do in Milford Sound

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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Homer Tunnel ©
    Landmark
    Homer Tunnel
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Milford sound Hwy ©
    Wildlife Area
    Milford sound Hwy
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Southern Discoveries - Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory ©
    Specialty Museum
    Southern Discoveries - Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Milford Sound

    Routeburn Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Routeburn Track
    South Island
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Mirror Lakes Walk ©
    Hiking Trail
    Mirror Lakes Walk
    Fiordland National Park
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lake Marian Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Lake Marian Track
    Fiordland National Park
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mitre Peak ©
    Mountain
    Mitre Peak
    Fiordland National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Milford Sound

    Fiordland Discovery ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Fiordland Discovery
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Eglinton Valley ©
    Scenic Drive
    Eglinton Valley
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pops View Look Out ©
    Lookout
    Pops View Look Out
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bowen Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Bowen Falls
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Nature in Milford Sound

    Monkey Creek ©
    Water Body
    Monkey Creek
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Humboldt Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Humboldt Falls
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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    Places to visit with Milford Sound

    Queenstown Trip planner BEST FOR: Entertainment Center, Water Sport, Spa Te Anau Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Water Body, Cave Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Observatory Fox Glacier Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Scenic Walking Area Christchurch Trip planner BEST FOR: Garden, Specialty Museum, Church

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