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Milford Sound
Getting to Milford :
By Car
If you'd prefer to make your own way to Milford Sound, New Zealand's most picturesque drive is a very worthwhile experience.
The Milford Road is an alpine road with many places to stop, explore and take in the views. From May to October winter driving conditions apply and you are required to carry chains. No petrol stations are available past Te Anau, so fill up before you leave. Allow 10 minutes walk from the car park to Milford Wharf. Check in time is 20 minutes before cruise departure.
Weather conditions on the Milford Road are changeable please call into one of our information centres in Queenstown or Te Anau or visit www.milfordroad.co.nz for the latest information.
Travelling Times
| From | Kilometres | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Queenstown to Milford | 307 | 5 |
| Queenstown to Te Anau | 172 | 2.45 |
| Invercargill to Te Anau | 159 | 2.30 |
| Dunedin to Te Anau | 292 | 4.15 |
| Te Anau to Milford Sound | 121 | 2.15 |
For more detailed maps, directions and travelling times, visit the
AA Travel website.
Stops on the Milford Road
Te Anau
A township of tranquil beauty...
Te Anau is nestled at the southern shores of a lake bearing the same name and also New Zealand's second largest lake. The largest body of fresh water in the South Island, Lake Te Anau covers over 300 square kilometres and has 500 kilometres of uninhabited shoreline.
Te Anau is the gateway to explore the playground of Fiordland National Park and is known as the walking capital of the world as many walks begin here. At the head of Lake Te Anau is Glade House - the starting point of the Milford Track which traverses 55 kilometres of the Fiordland National Park.
Take time to stop at the Southern Discoveries Te Anau Information Centre on Lakefront Drive to book your Milford experience and for up to date weather and road conditions.
Homer Tunnel
Journey through the 1.2km Homer tunnel to Milford Sound...
The Homer Tunnel took over 20 years to complete and was constructed through a world war and the depression.
Milford Sound was inaccessible by road until 1953 when the Homer Tunnel was completed. The tunnel is 945 metres above sea level and is 1.2km long.
Walks on the Milford Road
As well as the famous multiday walks in the Fiorldland National Park there are a number of walks along the Milford Road. Please click here for our suggestions.
