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Milford Sound


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Te Anau
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Attraction type: Waterway, Waterfall, Scenic drive
Address: Fiordland National Park Te Anau
New Zealand
Tel: 64 3 249 7959
Fax: 64 3 249 7949

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4 of 5 stars
DriveOnNz   5 contributions
NZ
Sep 18, 2009

Sandflies the size of airplanes and they bite. Driving the roads in winter is not for the faint hearted but worth it. Sounds are lovely but really best to go on a clear day to appreciate the size and beauty. more

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5 of 5 stars
doguemassive   7 contributions
wellington,
Sep 18, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Cruize Milford was the cheapest cruise that we found online, and after much debating about whether the cost meant that we were getting less we were really happy that when we got there that it was the same cruise as the one we would have paid $90 instead of the $55 we did pay. It was less time than the... more

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4 of 5 stars
dotnah   6 contributions
Singapore
Jun 4, 2009

We took the Red Boat's Discover More Cruise with included a BBQ buffet lunch. Food was good and the staff was very friendly. They encourage us to go outside on the deck in order to enjoy the cruise and see the sights better. At one point, they provided us with raincoat and encourage us to stand at the front deck,... more

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5 of 5 stars
4Weight   5 contributions
Calgary
Jun 2, 2009

We were picked up at our backpacker at 6:30am and jumped into a small bus with four other people. One and a half hours later, following a drive through what seemed like the Jasper Parkway (Alberta Rockies, Canada), we were on the shores of a very foggy Milford Sound. Very foggy. We could barely see 100 meters in front of... more

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4 of 5 stars
ontheroad2009   27 contributions
Fiji
Jun 1, 2009

Really enjoyed the kayaking experience in Milford Sound. Great way to see the waterfalls up close. We went on our tour in May (and it was cold), and didn't have any trouble with the sandflies. Went on the "Winter Sunriser Classic" tour with Roscos Kayaks. Booked online, as we were told the tours can fill up. Picked up from the... more

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5 of 5 stars
robinrito86   120 contributions
Nowhere illinois
May 23, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Milford sound is a must do while on the south island!!! Check out my pics & review of the Milford sound BBQ bus on my profile. more

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5 of 5 stars
Chardygal   6 contributions
Sydney, Australia
May 19, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Returned from NZ last week. I thought Milford Sound was definately more amazing from the air. It is worth every cent of the cost and you will be really missing out if you do not fly at least one way. I flew both ways with Air Wakatipu over snow capped mountains (NZ has just had the highest snowfall in May... more

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4 of 5 stars
r.butterworth   21 contributions
preston uk
May 17, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We pre booked with CruizeMilford and were picked up from our Ter Anau hotel by an EcoTours mini coach driven by tour guide Simon. We had rain all day and without the interesting background from a knowledgeable guide the day could have been a disaster. The road to Milford Sound is not a difficult road and with a reasonable map... more

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4 of 5 stars
ctcondor   22 contributions
Redditch, Worcestershire
Apr 23, 2009

Unfortunately the day we went to Milford Sound the weather wasn't good. We stayed in Te Anau and drove down to Milford Sound early to get on one of the earlier boat trips. This meant that we could take our time on the way home. It is a beautiful place and apparently it's better to go when it's raining as... more

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5 of 5 stars
todds29   4 contributions
Hertfordshire, England
Apr 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

If you want a day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown we recommend the BBQ Bus. Nick and Mayumi will pick up from your accommodation, drive you to Milford Sound with a very informative commentary with stops along the way. They also cook an excellent BBQ lunch and on arrival at the Milford Sound cruise boat they arrange the tickets... more

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Milford Sound Address

Fiordland National Park, Te Anau, New Zealand
Tel: 64 3 249 7959 Fax: 64 3 249 7949