Experience

Milford Sound from Te Anau

Visiting Milford Sound from Te Anau offers a leisurely day where you’ll get to experience some of Fiordland’s most famous locations. Te Anau is the closest township to Milford Sound and the drive itself takes around two hours one-way. The journey from Te Anau to Milford Sound is as spectacular as the destination itself. Glacier-carved valleys, perfect mirror lakes, towering granite faces, and an impressive tunnel dot the Milford Road (don’t worry, there is always plenty of time for photos!) The overland route to Milford Sound from Te Anau is one of New Zealand's most spectacular road trips, taking a guided tour is the best way to enjoy all this road offers.

Te Anau is one of New Zealand's hidden gems. Perched on the edge of an impressive, glacier-carved lake and looking out to the vast wilderness of Fiordland National Park, there’s a view from every corner. Basing yourself in Te Anau for a night or two is a great way to get a feel for the ‘real’ Fiordland; enjoy a local beer or wine, join the locals at the beach on a sunny day, and visit one of our many interesting restaurants with local produce.

Our guided experiences to Milford Sound are very popular - just read the reviews! We offer a relaxed, and informative day that perfectly balances exploring by small coach, boat cruise and on foot, all accompanied by a fun and knowledgeable local guide. Because Te Anau is a lot closer to Milford Sound than Queenstown (by about 2 hours drive time each way), you’re spending less time on the road and more time experiencing the beauty of Milford Sound and Fiordland.