We all want to protect our beautiful planet and its inspiring natural environments and species for future generations, but what actions can we take when travelling to make a difference? MORE
A day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown or Te Anau is a “must-do” when you’re visiting New Zealand. For starters, Milford is known by many as the 8th Wonder MORE
Going on a Milford Sound cruise is a must do in New Zealand, but knowing what Milford Sound tour to choose can be a tricky decision! With a few different MORE
With Conservation Week starting this Saturday, we want to celebrate by shedding some light on a little-known project making big changes in Milford Sound! That project is called the Sinbad MORE
Fiordland National Park is an adventure lover’s paradise. This pristine environment is unlike any other in New Zealand and one of the best ways to explore it is on foot! MORE
Milford Sound is often the highlight for many visitors in New Zealand. The breathtaking glacier-carved fiord is far from ordinary and deserves an extraordinary visit. At Southern Discoveries, we can MORE
It’s no secret Milford Sound is one of the most beautiful places to visit in New Zealand. Within a quick glance, you’re welcomed with stunning scenery and a landscape unlike MORE
Driving overseas can be a daunting experience. To say the least, New Zealand has some interesting roads. They navigate through impressive landscapes and although beautiful, they do require a little extra MORE
Te Anau, a beautiful little town in the deep south, is most commonly known as the gateway to Milford Sound. It’s not only the closest town but is also the MORE
Visiting Milford Sound is one for the bucket list! Getting there along the Milford Road is just as much a part of the experience as visiting Milford Sound itself! Along MORE
Fiordland National Park is one of the most loved national parks in New Zealand. Every year thousands of tourists travel to this remote region in search of stunning views and MORE
Conservation is a hot topic right now, but it’s something we’ve always believed in. So when Southern Discoveries got the opportunity to get involved with the Sinbad Sanctuary Project and MORE
Milford Sound is hands-down one of the best places to visit in New Zealand. The beautiful scenery is sure to leave you breathless. But don’t bank on blue skies while MORE
Stunning mountain peaks, alpine lakes, gorgeous beaches and huge glaciers – New Zealand’s South Island is one of the most picturesque and interesting places to travel in the world. The MORE
There are so many exciting things to see and do in Milford Sound and a great way to see and do it all is by staying the night at the MORE
A boat cruise in Milford Sound is one of the best experiences you can have in New Zealand. Taking in the breathtaking scenery, getting showered by a waterfall, and even MORE
Milford Sound is one of the most popular and arguably the most beautiful tourist destinations in New Zealand. It is one of the best places for New Zealand sightseeing known MORE
Milford Sound is arguably the most famous tourist attraction in all of New Zealand. Every day, thousands of excited visitors embark on a once in a lifetime bus journey from Te MORE
Get Outdoors Week (or GO Week) is a New Zealand wide initiative that aims to get people outdoors to safely explore this beautiful country. All over New Zealand, there will MORE
Milford Sound is the wettest place in New Zealand and one of the wettest places in the world! Many visitors are shocked to know that this true world wonder actually MORE
Milford Sound is one of the most beautiful places to visit in New Zealand. Its soaring cliffs, unique wildlife, and spectacular scenery leave its visitors in awe. Without a doubt, MORE
Thousands of people visit Milford Sound ever year, coming for its spectacular scenery including its hundreds of waterfalls! However, it can sometimes surprise visitors during their visit to see some MORE
If you love waterfalls, then Milford Sound is the perfect destination for you! ‘Chasing waterfalls’ in Milford Sound is easy because there are just so many! Only a few of the waterfalls in Milford are permanent and MORE
Milford Sound is one of the most visited places in New Zealand. The towering cliffs, endless waterfalls, and wildlife are just some of the spectacles that give Milford its claim MORE
Sometimes there is nothing better than escaping the hustle and bustle of our day to day lives by getting out and enjoying nature. The most refreshing holidays are the ones MORE
Visiting Milford Sound is likely to be one of your most memorable moments in New Zealand. The stunning landscapes, towering mountains, giant waterfalls and of course the famous reflections off MORE
A visit to Milford Sound will without a doubt be a highlight of your trip to New Zealand. The amazing scenery is unlike anywhere else in the world and makes MORE
Milford Sound is arguably one of the most breathtaking places on earth. From its towering cliff faces to its unique wildlife, Milford Sound has earned its nickname as the “8th MORE
New Zealand is fast becoming a hot spot for tourists from all over the world, with Queenstown and Milford Sound in particular being some of the most photographed destinations. In MORE
Milford Sound is one New Zealand’s most popular destinations, renowned for its towering mountains, lush rain forest and incredible wildlife. Adjoining Milford’s iconic Mitre Peak is Sinbad Gully, home to MORE
Experiencing the best of your own backyard is something we think all Kiwis should do. So we’ve compiled two adventure-packed itineraries on how to discover Milford Sound and Queenstown this MORE
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever (Jacques Cousteau; explorer and conservationist, 1910 – 1997). Piopiotahi Marine Reserve occupies almost 700 hectares of MORE
Milford Sound is one of the most spectacular places to visit in New Zealand. Towering cliffs, peaks and waterfalls plunging down from as high as a thousand metres disappearing into MORE
Discovered by the Māori more than a thousand years ago, the early stories of Milford Sound are steeped in myth and legend that talk of its magnificent creation. According to MORE
They say it’s the wettest place in New Zealand – with almost 7,000mm of rainfall across 182 days of the year. That means in the course of 24 hours, magical MORE
A New Zealand trip wouldn’t be complete without seeing Milford Sound. Located on the southwest of South Island, it is in Fiordland National Park. The 16 kilometre length from the MORE
A trip to the gorgeous and ever-popular Milford Sound can only be made more enjoyable by preparing for it properly. Reaching Milford Sound can be done as a day long MORE
In 2015, New Zealand outranked every other country in the world as the world’s top film tourism destination. The wonderful Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy had much to do MORE
October 1999 marked the beginning of the transformation of our quiet little country into a wild rumpus, a runaway marriage of literature and film technology which became Middle Earth. With MORE
While the British and Irish Lions Tour that starts in June will already take you to some of the most marvelous places around New Zealand, there are some destinations that MORE
Get to Know Your Lions Tour Host Cities One of the most exciting sports events happening in New Zealand this year is the Lions Tour. It isn’t just an amazing MORE
The British and Irish Lions Tour in New Zealand is the most exciting sports event happening in the country this year. It all kicks off on 3 June at the Toll MORE
New Zealand has some of the best tramping tracks in the world. It really does. And they are virtually all in reach of many of our major cities. The MORE
To see Fiordland and Milford Sound/Piopiotahi from a helicopter is a whole new kind of awesome. From above, the mountain ranges open out into the lush southern plains to the MORE
There are plenty of good reasons to visit Milford Sound. Any visitor to the area can, and usually will wax lyrical about the amazing photographic opportunities. We’ve listed a few of MORE
Aotearoa New Zealand is a little dot on the world map, yet it has been, and still is, home to some of the biggest creatures ever to have lived. Dinosaurs MORE
As an alternative to hotels and motels, bed and breakfast accommodations tend to be warm and welcoming options. Often run by the owner in their home, the rooms are usually MORE
Harrison Cove, in Milford Sound Piopiotahi, is a unique and lovely area. Shaped like the head of a roaring lion, with the magnificent Harrison River pouring into its throat, this MORE
New Zealand is proud of its clear blue skies and fresh, clear air. The southern climate is said to be as crisp as the apples grown in the Deep South, MORE
Driving the scenic road from Queenstown to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi is an unforgettable experience. There are few places where you will find such a diversity of scenery in a relatively small MORE
The impressive Southern Alps mountain range forms New Zealand’s great divide, a geological, geographical and politic boundary between the east and west coasts. The Alps are the largest mountain range MORE
Naming the fiords of Fiordland Nestled inside Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site, which gives it similar status to the Grand Canyon and pyramids of Giza, Fiordland is home to a MORE
If you want to leave the stress of your daily routine behind, the serene elegance of Fiordland will soon have you forgetting that you have left your responsibilities at home! MORE
Staying over in Milford Sound Piopiotahi The surreal beauty and untouched majesty of Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) has seen it named, at various times, the eighth wonder of the world, the MORE
“There is a waterfall in every dream. Cool and crystal clear, it falls gently on the sleeper, cleansing the mind and soothing the soul.” (Virginia Alison, author). For centuries, people have MORE
Our friends at Omega Car Rentals Queenstown have a great travel blog featuring some of the best things to see and do in New Zealand, including cruising Milford Sound. If MORE
Te Anau, on the road to Milford Sound, is the perfect place to stop for refreshments or to stay when travelling between Queenstown and Milford Sound. Lake Te Anau is MORE
In 1935, five men were given picks and wheelbarrows, and asked to dig a tunnel… so begins the remarkable story of the Homer Tunnel, a 1,270 metre granite-faced tunnel through MORE
Kayaking through the eighth wonder of the world – Milford Sound If you’re looking for a unique way to explore Milford Sound, why not add a bit of adventure to MORE
Top Six Stops on the Milford Road The Milford Road offers a spectacular journey into the heart of the Fiordland National Park. The trip from Te Anau to Milford Sound MORE
