An Eco Tour To Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park

Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park is probably one of New Zealand’s most attractive Destination. Milford Sound is located in Fiordland National Park in New Zealand.

Fiordland National Park has achieved World Heritage status in New Zealand  and is renowned as the home of Mitre Peak and the Fiords of Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Also well know are the Great Walks (theMilford Track, Routeburn Track, and Kepler Tracks), within the Fiordland National Park and Mount Aspiring National Park.

Best time to Visit Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park

Some tour operators recommend that the Milford Sound is best seen on a rainy day as all the waterfalls can be seen in their full glory. Some recommend seeing it during a sunny day and in the rain to see both worlds as they are both very different and amazing.

Like the rest of Fiordland, Milford Sound receives a lot of rain. It is full of adventure. Do not forget to Wear raincoat and carry an umbrella to protect photographic equipment.

What to see in Milford Sound

When you travel to Fiordland, you will be visiting one of the most dramatic and beautiful parts of New Zealand.

While visitors need to be prepared for the cold climate, they also need to be prepared for the breathtaking scenery that Fiordland experiences in Winter.

Cool, crisp, clear days and snow capped mountains, spectacular waterfalls and wildlife all combine to make Winter a great experience in Fiordland. Whether you are taking a day’s break from skiing in Queenstown or Wanaka, or just enjoying some sight seeing outside of the busy summer season, Fiordland offers spectacular Winter vistas.

Visitors should be sure to allow plenty of time for travelling in Winter road conditions and we encourage people to allow experienced local operators to show them around this winter wonderland.

Milford Deep Underwater Observatory

This place can only be reached via one of the cruises. What they offer is interesting, but they charge a lot to see the place and you get a whopping 15 mins total there. There is not even enough time to look through the displays.

What to do in Milford Sound

Kayaking Adventure

Your proximity to the water in a kayak just serves to make you feel even smaller, and makes the Sound seem even more vast!

The pros of doing it this way are that you get to go places that the big cruise ships cannot, you see a great deal more wildlife (penguins, seals etc.) as you move more quietly through the water, you are part of a small group (between 6 and 8) and so getting more personal attention from your guide, and you get some exercise in the process. Cons are that it is quite hard work and you should be prepared to get cold and wet.

A good way of doing this kind of trip is on a ‘one day package’. You can be picked up from your accommodations early in the morning (around 6:30AM) in Te Anau by minibus and driven to Milford, where you are kitted out with all the relevant kayak and safety gear and given waterproof bags to take cameras and food with you. The trip lasts till the late afternoon (lunch is taken in your kayaks in the middle of the Sound) and you will be driven back for around 6PM.

Cruise Adventure

There are several boat operators who offer day cruises. Most guided tours from Te Anau or Queenstown arrive in Milford around noon, so it is advisable to escape the crowds by going on an early-morning or late-afternoon cruise. There is also the option of an extended cruise on Milford Sound – overnight cruises operated by Real Journeys.

If you intend to take photographs, the quality of light is usually better around those times as well.

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