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Sharing our knowledge of Milford Sound and the many ways there are to enjoy it. Browse our news articles for a local’s viewpoint on life in a World Heritage area and discover a deeper connection with this incredible destination. Everything you need to know from the weather in Milford Sound to planning out the best South Island Itinerary.

Water taxi transport to the start of the Milford Track and from the end of the Milford Track across to Milford Sound.
Experience Milford Sound Activities

Walking Milford Track? Here’s how to make sense of Milford Track transport

Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Experience

Queenstown to Milford Sound overnight

Explore Milford Sound by Heli
Experience

Queenstown skiing: Plan your NZ ski holiday | Milford Lodge

Queenstown to Milford Sound Package, mirror images of Milford Sound during Sunrise
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What to do: Te Anau to Milford Sound drive | Milford Lodge

The Milford Road emerging between the Fiordland mountains on the way to Milford Sound Lodge.
Experience Milford Sound Road

Milford Road Latest Updates

The clear blue river beside Milford Sound Lodge with snow settles on the tree, rocks and peaks.
Experience Milford Sound Activities

5 Reasons to Visit Milford Sound in Winter

A curly-haired female looks across the Milford Sound peaks and calm water.
Experience Walks

Top 10 Free Things to do in Milford Sound

Milford Sound Lodge - Track View
Milford Sound Activities

The top 6 waterfalls to see in Milford Sound

A campervan zooms along Milford Road, on its way to Milford Sound Lodge Rainforest Campervan Park.
Experience

The Ultimate 7-day South Island Campervan Itinerary

Moody Clouds strung between Milford Sound peaks and the sound.
Milford Sound Activities

Finding Milford Sound’s Best Photography Hot Spots

A Southern Discoveries boat churns water, taking tourists around the picturesque Milford Sounds.
Milford Sound Activities

Milford Sound Boat Cruise or Kayak? How to choose your Milford activity

A group on a Milford Sound Day walk on the way to their Milford Sound Lodge accommodation.
Walks

Milford Sound Day Walks

A waterfall naturally caved through cliff faces on the Hollyford Track in Milford Sound.
Walks

The Hollyford Track

Two hikers stand on a bridge along the Milford Track.
Walks

Everything you need to know about hiking the Milford Track

Three hikers look over the valley atop on the Routeburn Track, Milford Sound.
Walks

The Routeburn Track & the Greenstone and Caples Walks

A close up of a kea, local wildlife in Milford Sound. Regular guests at Milford Sound Lodge.
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Fiordland and Milford Sound Wildlife

A light shining through a totara tree in Milford Sound.
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Native Trees of Milford Sound and Fiordland

A black and white photo of gold miners sit riverside in Milford Sound.
Learn Milford Sound Road

History of Milford Sound

A curly-haired female looks across the Milford Sound peaks and calm water.
Milford Sound Road

History of the Milford Road

Two women enjoy waterfall spray from a Southern Discoveries boat tour from Milford Sound Lodge.
Learn

What to expect with Milford Sound weather

The Clinton River rushes past the Milford Sound Lodge Riverside Chalets.
Learn

Geology Milford Sound and Fiordland

A Milford Sound local, the Fiordland crested penguin. Stay at Milford Sound Lodge to meet him.
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Milford Sound Marine Life

Three hikers stand on a bridge along the Milford Track.
Learn Walks

History of the Milford Track

A child enjoys a swing on the banks for Milford Sound with mountain peaks in the background.
Milford Sound Activities

Our favourite Milford Sound winter photos

A couple walks along the stony Milford Sound shore with a waterfall in the background.
Milford Sound Activities

Why New Zealand’s South Island is the best honeymoon destination

A couple laugh as they're splashed by a cascading waterfall on a Milford Sound Cruise.
Experience

Best reasons to explore Milford Sound on a rainy day

The sun sets and the stars are out in the Milford Sound. Stay at Milford Lodge to see the view.
Eco Traveler The Lodge

Treading lightly at Milford Sound Lodge – perfect for the eco-conscious travellers

Moving the chalet accommodation to the Milford Sound Lodge in November 2018.
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History of Milford Sound Lodge

A group of young people walk through the rain forest near Milford Sound Lodge.
Experience Walks

Milford Sound Backpacker Accommodation Options