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What to do and see in Milford Sound, South Island: The Best Things to do
Hailed by Rudyard Kipling as "the eighth wonder of the world," the breathtaking Milford Sound is the star of glacier-carved Fjordland National Park, providing an emerald-green and waterfall-rich backdrop for hiking, biking and kayaking. Frequent downpours only enhance this South Island beauty, sending numerous waterfalls cascading down the cliffs. Passionate nature lovers book in advance to hike the 33-mile Milford Track, a legendary route through alpine passes and temperate rainforest.
1. Milford sound Hwy
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5.0 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Cruisey-Trudey - Palmerston, New Zealand
This drive along the Milford Highway is truly spectacular in our own back yard...entering into the Fiordland National Park.. no fences.. coming from a farming community, I noticed this first lol. The ever changing landscape towered by massive mountains, seeing the destruction the heavy rain fall can do, going through the Homer tunnel and meeting the Kaka up close was so awesome are just some of the things you see on this drive it really is breathtaking.
2. Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Underwater Observatory
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4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By lin4197 - Nailsea, United Kingdom
We accessed this as part of our overnight cruise on Milford Sound. I am so, so pleased we did. The visit was fascinating giving you direct access to marine life in its real habitat and without disturbing it. Gosh, it was so diverse. Our guide was amazing, she was so knowledgable and enthusiastic. She obviously loved her job and sharing her knowledge. I learnt so. much and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I wholly recommend this experience - it was fascinating.
3. Humboldt Falls
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By dennish835
Visited the falls on a trip to Milford Sound. After spending three weeks in New Zealand, I''m embarrassed to admit that eventually you become numb to all the extraordinardy sights because there are too many to remember. Obviously, that doesn't stop you from enjoying them as they come into view. My wife and I can't even recount all the fantastic sights that we encountered, but that's a good problem to have.
4. Eglinton Valley
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By oliviaclaire99 - Wellington, New Zealand
Drove past this a few times on separate trips. Got out with 8 friends and had a blast running around the field and taking photos. Great photo op for those driving to Milford or the Divide at Te Anau.
5. Pops View Look Out
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By SteveM999_12 - St Helens, United Kingdom
Right on the Milford Road so can just pull off and take some great photos and breathe in the scenery! If you don't like heights you may not like the steel floor that you can see down through!
6. Bowen Falls
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
After 16 years closed, the Bowen Falls are again open to the public. Take a short boat road across the harbour to the base of this spectacular waterfall, with amazing views up the fiord to Mitre Peak and beyond.
Reviewed By Nytrees - Buffalo, United States
A must visit location in New Zealand. Best if seen by boat. These falls go year round. Others on Milford sound crop up after a rainy period. Truly beautiful.
7. Stirling Falls
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Stirling Falls is one of only two permanent (year-round) waterfalls in Fiordland National Park's Milford Sound. At 508 feet high, it is the second tallest.
Reviewed By katied953 - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Went on the Jucy cruise, seeing these falls from the boat was stunning, you are taken to many different falls, the staff are very knowledgeable and it is definitely a must do whilst you are there. When it is/ has been raining they really look impressive.
8. Homer Tunnel
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4.0 based on 539 reviews
Reviewed By TravlQ - Bengaluru, India
On way tunnel on the way to Milford from Queenstown, this is an engineering marvel One has to wait for a few minutes ( max waiting time is 10 mins) for your-side to permit entry inside the tunnel It is a very unique experience ; one admire the engineering feat while going through the tunnel. It adds more variety to a beautiful road trip. One can spot kiwi bird while waiting for your turn
9. Tutoko Suspension Bridge
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4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Blincs88 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We stopped at the brodge do take some photographs of the rapid flowing stream. Great views and spectaculart scenery in the heart of wonderland. Nature at its best.
