I personally stay a night here before and after a trip to Milford so I can spend lots of time on the road from Te Anau to Milford Sound. Te Anau is also the ideal place to explore Milford Sound from.
There are small group tours you can join if you don’t feel comfortable tackling it alone. From Te Anau, you’re only a short drive from the trailhead and you can choose to either hike the entire 60-kilometer loop track (37 miles) or simply enjoy a day hike up to the Luxmore Hut and back down again. The Kepler Track is actually one of New Zealand’s 10 Great Walks and after completing over half of them, the Kepler Track is my favorite. It’s surrounded by unique attractions including a famous glow worm cave which you can tour through, Doubtful Sound (New Zealand’s second most popular fiord), and my personal favorite, the Kepler Track. Te Anau sits on the shores of Lake Te Anau, New Zealand’s second-largest lake. Te Anau is a common stop for people on their way to Milford Sound, however, it’s an epic South Island destination all on its own. Jut one of the epic viewpoints on my favorite Great Walk, the Kepler Track! There’s certainly no shortage of amazing things to do in Milford Sound! 3. Once in Milford Sound, you can choose to simply jump on a cruise, go kayaking, walk one of the amazing hikes in Milford, or even enjoy a scenic flight. This epic road trip passes so many stunning attractions in Fiordland National Park such as Mirror Lakes, Lake Marian hiking track, Pop’s View Lookout, and The Chasm. In fact, some of the most amazing parts of Milford Sound is actually the journey there from Te Anau. Be sure to stop at all of the best attractions on the road from Queenstown to Milford Sound. By doing so, you’ll be able to explore the region at your own pace and have a lot more time to do so. Not to mention, a scenic flight over Fiordland National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!Īlternatively, spending a night in the closest town of Te Anau (118 kilometers/73 miles away) or even at the Milford Sound Lodge in Milford Sound is a great idea if you have that time. This way, the driving time is cut in half but you also get to enjoy the beautiful road to Milford. Instead, I recommend booking this tour that includes a scenic flight one way from Milford Sound back to Queenstown. To be honest, I’ve done this once and wouldn’t recommend it as my first choice! These tours include transport to and from Milford Sound as well as a cruise through the fiord (the most common way to see Milford Sound.) Unfortunately, a guided tour like this takes around 13 hours simply because the journey to Milford Sound is almost 4 hours each way from Queenstown. Milford Sound is most commonly visited from Queenstown on an organized day trip. I myself, have explored Milford Sound countless times and every time I’m blown away.
Carved by glaciers thousands of years ago, the fiord’s steep cliffs and unique marine life make it a place you must visit on the South Island. Milford Sound is the most famous fiord in New Zealand. Related Read: Want more info on things to do in Queenstown? Check out my cheap things to do in Queenstown blog too! 2. It’ll save you a ton of money and to be honest, the best things in Queenstown are free!
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Visiting Queenstown can be expensive so I highly recommend checking out my free things to do in Queenstown blog. Seriously, what’s not to love about a town that offers so much? Be sure to jump on a Lake Wakatipu scenic cruise for an enjoyable relaxing activity. These include nearby wineries, epic road trips, free hikes, bike trails, and more. What I love so much about Queenstown is the variety of attractions. There are so many things to do in Queenstown that it can actually be quite overwhelming! However, by picking a few hikes, adventure activities (like the Luge), soaking in a hot pool, and trying some local cuisine and craft beer, you’ll be able to get a small taste of it all. Within a short drive or walk you can head out onto amazing hiking trails and explore remote lakes. Queenstown sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu surrounded by huge mountain peaks including The Remarkables Mountain Range.
I fell in love with this mountain town the minute I arrived, and every day I fall a little more. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing places to visit on the South Island is my hometown of Queenstown, New Zealand.
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