{"id":47324,"date":"2021-10-04T11:49:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T00:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=47324"},"modified":"2025-02-22T02:55:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T15:55:44","slug":"9-incredible-things-to-do-in-milford-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/9-incredible-things-to-do-in-milford-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"9 incredible things to do in Milford Sound"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>From kayaking through deep inky fiords to waking up to the sound of waterfalls, Milford Sound is all about getting up close and personal with nature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowhere does wild, dramatic scenery and jaw-dropping landscapes quite like<a href=\"\/new-zealand\"> New Zealand<\/a>. It\u2019s the kind of beautiful that forces you to be totally in the here and now. Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park is one of the <a href=\"\/new-zealand\/south-island\">South Island<\/a>\u2019s biggest draws. The stunning landscapes have been carved by glaciers over thousands of years and the steep granite peeks, beech tree forests and hanging valleys remain practically untouched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rudyard King (author of<em> The Jungle Book<\/em>) once said Milford Sound is the \u201ceighth wonder of the world\u201d, and you&#8217;ll understand exactly what he means when you get here. Without further ado, here are some of our favourite things to do in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/new-zealand\/milford-sound\"> Milford Sound<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Walk the Milford Track&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-new-zealand_milford_sound.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-new-zealand_milford_sound.jpg\" alt=\"A scenic view of the fiord and peaks in Milford Sound\" class=\"wp-image-47351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-new-zealand_milford_sound.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-new-zealand_milford_sound-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-new-zealand_milford_sound-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-new-zealand_milford_sound-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dust off your hiking boots and get ready to see some spectacular sights. The Milford Track is one of the<a href=\"\/new-zealand\/walking\"> Great Walks of New Zealand<\/a> (ahem, and the world!). This 53-kilometre trail (open from April to October) takes four to five days to complete. You&#8217;ll tackle a range of terrain through the foothills of mighty peaks, glacier-carved valleys, lush alpine forests, tranquil rivers and tumbling waterfalls.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also several shorter trails including the Milford Sound Lookout, Foreshore Walk and Key Summit Track. These trails take you through beech forest, dense bush and sandy foreshores and offer impressive panoramic views of Milford Sound, Mitre Peak and the surrounding Fiordland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Go kayaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-pax-kayaking.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-pax-kayaking.jpg\" alt=\"A group of kayakers having fun on the water in Milford Sound\" class=\"wp-image-47346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-pax-kayaking.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-pax-kayaking-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-pax-kayaking-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-pax-kayaking-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The feeling of being in the open water surrounded by soaring cliffs is like nothing else. The scenery is constantly changing. One minute the sky will be perfectly clear and the next minute a blanket of mist and clouds will roll over the mountains, making everything look and feel even more mysterious. Paddle into hidden coves, glide past hanging forests and get up close to waterfalls \u2013 maybe even close enough to feel the refreshing mist on your skin. If you\u2019re lucky, you might come face to face with curious bottlenose dolphins, seals or Fiordland crested penguins (from July to November).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Visit Te Anau Glowworm Caves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Te-Anau-Glowworm-Caves-web-1032512062-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Te-Anau-Glowworm-Caves-web-1032512062-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Glow worms lighting up Te Anau Caves\" class=\"wp-image-47354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Te-Anau-Glowworm-Caves-web-1032512062-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Te-Anau-Glowworm-Caves-web-1032512062-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Te-Anau-Glowworm-Caves-web-1032512062-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Te-Anau-Glowworm-Caves-web-1032512062-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Te Anau Caves is a magical labyrinth of limestone passages. The caves are <em>only<\/em> 12,000 years old (this is young in cave years), so they\u2019re still being carved out by the river that runs through them. After hopping in a small boat, you\u2019ll glide deep inside the caves where you\u2019ll see unique rock formations, a hidden waterfall and whirlpools. You\u2019ll then drift into a pitch-black, silent grotto where you\u2019ll discover an underground world lit up with thousands of tiny glowworms. Seeing these bioluminescent beings is truly magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Sleep aboard a heritage-built vessel&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Cruise-boat-pax-group.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Cruise-boat-pax-group.jpg\" alt=\"Intrepid travellers standing on the deck of a cruise ship in Milford Sound\" class=\"wp-image-47375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Cruise-boat-pax-group.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Cruise-boat-pax-group-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Cruise-boat-pax-group-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Intrepid-Travel-IntrepidTravel-NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Cruise-boat-pax-group-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step aboard your home for the night (AKA a heritage-built vessel) and enjoy the stunning journey into the Tasman Sea. After spending time outside soaking up the scenes and spotting wildlife, head inside for a delicious three-course dinner. The night skies above Milford Sound are incredible and you might want to sit out on the deck with a blanket for a spot of stargazing. The best part of this experience is waking up. It\u2019s pretty hard to top waking up to the sound of waterfalls and the sunrise peeking through the granite clifftops.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/new-zealand\/premium-new-zealand-south-island-154002\"><strong>EXPERIENCE AN OVERNIGHT CRUISE IN MILFORD SOUND<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. See local wildlife&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-spotting-sleeping-seals-web-1201107025-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-spotting-sleeping-seals-web-1201107025-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"A colony of fur seals resting on the rocks in Milford Sound\" class=\"wp-image-47357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-spotting-sleeping-seals-web-1201107025-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-spotting-sleeping-seals-web-1201107025-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-spotting-sleeping-seals-web-1201107025-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-spotting-sleeping-seals-web-1201107025-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Milford Sound is a haven for wildlife lovers and you have a good chance of seeing animals from the land or water. Over 60 bottlenose dolphins live in the fiord and they\u2019re known to be quite playful \u2013 they might even pop up to say hi (not literally) when you\u2019re sailing or kayaking. The other residents are fur seals, Fiordland Crested Penguins, the rare blue duck, the kiwi and the kea. Keep an eye out for fur seals hanging out on the rocks at Seal Point. If you\u2019re <em>really<\/em> lucky, you might see a whale as they sometimes visit the fiord to hunt for food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Marvel at Mirror Lakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Mirror-Lakes-landscape-web-232039063-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Mirror-Lakes-landscape-web-232039063-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Earl Mountain reflecting on the water of Mirror Lakes\" class=\"wp-image-47359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Mirror-Lakes-landscape-web-232039063-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Mirror-Lakes-landscape-web-232039063-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Mirror-Lakes-landscape-web-232039063-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Mirror-Lakes-landscape-web-232039063-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You guessed it \u2013 on a clear day Mirror Lakes is so pristine you can see the towering Earl Mountains reflecting perfectly on the water. Mirror Lakes is located in Eglington Valley and you\u2019ll pass it on the scenic drive into Fiordland. No doubt you\u2019ll want to stop here, stretch your legs and get some epic photos for the \u2018gram, but keep a lookout for wildlife. You might see some of the country\u2019s rarest birds here including New Zealand\u2019s smallest duck, the scaup (or p\u0101pango) and the grey duck (or p\u0101rera).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Chase waterfalls <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Bowen-Falls-boat-at-bottom-of-waterfall-web-1087417328-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Bowen-Falls-boat-at-bottom-of-waterfall-web-1087417328-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"A cruise ship docked near Bowen Falls in Milford Sound\" class=\"wp-image-47371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Bowen-Falls-boat-at-bottom-of-waterfall-web-1087417328-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Bowen-Falls-boat-at-bottom-of-waterfall-web-1087417328-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Bowen-Falls-boat-at-bottom-of-waterfall-web-1087417328-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Bowen-Falls-boat-at-bottom-of-waterfall-web-1087417328-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Milford Sound gets a whopping 200 days of rainfall per year. But you don\u2019t need to worry about a bit of rain putting a dampener on your spirits. In fact, you\u2019ll want it to rain at least once. Huge downpours mean temporary waterfalls can literally appear out of nowhere, sometimes tumbling from heights of 1000 metres. There are a couple of permanent waterfalls including Bowen Falls which plunges 162 metres from a hanging valley. You can get close to the falls either on a boat cruise or kayak. Or get a bird\u2019s eye view of the cascades on the Bowen Falls Walk (only accessible with the purpose-built boat). Be prepared to get wet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Go stargazing&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-stargazing-web-1168344145-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-stargazing-web-1168344145-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stars illuminating the night skies above Milford Sound\" class=\"wp-image-47362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-stargazing-web-1168344145-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-stargazing-web-1168344145-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-stargazing-web-1168344145-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-stargazing-web-1168344145-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, boy are you in for a treat. Milford Sound is blessed with hardly any light pollution, and on a clear night, the sky shimmers with millions of stars. There\u2019s nothing but you, blissful silence (or the odd bird chirping or rustling in the trees) and the Milky Way. Keep your eye out for satellites and the Southern Cross, Anchor and Maui\u2019s Fish Hook constellations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. The Milford Sound Scenic Drive&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Scenic-Drive-winding-road-web-1687395877-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Scenic-Drive-winding-road-web-1687395877-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Scenic-Drive-winding-road-web-1687395877-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Scenic-Drive-winding-road-web-1687395877-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Scenic-Drive-winding-road-web-1687395877-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NZ-SouthIsland-Milford-Sound-Scenic-Drive-winding-road-web-1687395877-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t <em>not<\/em> do the Milford Sound Scenic Drive. No, seriously. It&#8217;s the only way in and out of Fiordland. But even if it wasn&#8217;t, it would still deserve a place on this list. The Scenic Drive from Te Anau to Milford Sound showcases the beauty of Fiordland. You\u2019ll drive through the mountains and see giant granite peaks towering over you in every direction. You\u2019ll pass the lush Mirror Lakes and Lake Gunn, and the gorgeous Milford Sound Forest Walk which is well worth it for the view of Mitre Peak. The drive takes around 1.5 hours, but it\u2019ll go by in a flash with so much to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/new-zealand\/milford-sound\"><strong>DISCOVER THESE NATURAL WONDERS FOR YOURSELF ON A MILFORD SOUND TOUR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nature runs the show at Milford Sound, and you have a front-row ticket. 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