Milford Sound Tours & Holidays

Milford Sound was dubbed the 'eighth wonder of the world' by Rudyard Kipling and is beautiful, rain, hail or shine.

Natural beauty abounds at this stunning New Zealand destination. Lovers of the great outdoors come here to hike the Milford Track, but you don’t need to be a super-fit adventurer to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Marvel at snow-capped mountains from one of the many walking trails, watch fur seals playing in the water at Dusky Sound or take an overnight cruise to wake up surrounded by incredible views. Don’t worry if it’s raining, as this will make the waterfalls even more spectacular.

Milford Sound highlights

Mitre peak reflected in the water at Milford sound as the sun goes down on a clear sunny day
Milford Sound overnight cruise
Spend the night on the water, surrounded by spectacular beauty on an overnight cruise at Milford Sound. Sit down to a delicious three course dinner before settling down for the night in your cosy cabin.
Traveler walking through Milford Sound amazing landscape. Fiordland, New Zealand, on a cloudy day
Enjoy a Milford Sound walk
The Milford Track has been dazzling hikers with its beauty for more than 100 years but there are other easier Milford Sound walks such as the 11 kilometre round trip trail to Giant Gate Falls.
Clear sky in Milford sound, Fjordland national park with a reflection of Mitre peak in the water.
Marvel at Mitre Peak
Named after the mitre headwear of Christian bishops, Mitre Peak towers almost 1700m above Milford Sound. Its cliffs can be shrouded in cloud or look like they’re piercing the sky depending on the weather.
The waterfalls of Milford Sound, on an overcast day
Milford Sound waterfalls
Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls tumble into Milford Sound throughout the year but you’ll probably see hundreds of other waterfalls cascading down the cliffs if it’s raining when you visit Milford Sound.
Travellers on Kayaks in Milford Sound on a bright sunny day, New Zealand
Kayak at Milford Sound
One of the best ways to truly surround yourself in the beauty of this special place is to kayak around Milford Sound. If you join an overnight cruise, a kayak tour is included in the cost of the trip.
Queenstown and the Remarkables mountain range after sunset with a pink and purple sky, New Zealand
Visit Queenstown on the way
If you travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound, you can fit in two of the country’s most famous highlights in the one trip. Both offer spectacular scenery and towering mountains.

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