5 Tips For Visiting Milford Sound

Planning a trip to Milford Sound? Watch this before you go!

Having recently visited Milford Sound we thought we would put together a list of 5 tips we think might help you when visiting. For example, did you know that you have to pay for parking? Even though you are in the middle of nowhere

If you are keen to see our adventure in Milford Sound the link to the video is below, we had a great day out cruising the sound, getting wet under huge waterfalls, and even had a pod of dolphins following our boat.

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[terrypoppy]

Best tips I have ever head for Milford Sound, thanks a lot!

[subhodeepb]

Wonderful and informative, the tips helped me plan my trip..thanks guys..much appreciated.

[tomcincinnatus]

This is the first of your videos I watched and it has an absolutely great tip about parking at Milford Sound. The video was very helpful for our trip planning, it prompted me to subscribe! Thanks for the tips!

[RadRoadAdventures]

Good tips. The rest of our friend group have gone off to do Milford and got Grab one vouchers, I definitely imparted my knowledge of the free carparking a 30 minute walk away, that walk is a really nice bush walk too.

[paulciaro]

Awesome tips guys! My family is headed there in six weeks and your video was by far the most helpful out of around 10 I have seen so far as in it was questions that I mainly would not have thought to ask but are vital knowledge in having a good trip there. Thank you! Love your down to earth, kind style!

[hughbond]

Thanks again guys for another informative video. Wish I'd seen it before I went in to Milford for the first time 18 months ago - especially about the parking! We were on a schedule, but next time I will certainly be making a more leisurely trip. You're right about the rainfall Chelsea - it's the wettest place in the country. While the rest of us like to measure rain in mm or inches, locals in South Westland are proud to measure it in metres (sometimes more than 7 in a year). Looking forward to Doubtful Sound video - it's on my list for this year.

[KiwiWanderers]

Great tips guys loved the video will defiantly take these on board when we are down there later in the year

[VanngoTravelers]

I almost didn't recognize the guy in the video. Lol You look different with your haircut. Good tips guys. You both work good together. Cruise looks awesome. Beautiful scenic views.

[craignelson-swiftyenzed]

Did Milford a few years ago, honestly can't remember if we had to pay for parking or not... but I guess there's is a lot of infrastructure that needs to be kept up. Anyway my philosophy is just pay up and enjoy... no grumbling allowed!

[RM-tinf]

Thanks, that's really helpful info 😊

[michaelconnell]

Tip 6: If stopping at Homer Tunnel and you have roof vents, make sure they're closed. We had a bunch of people pointing at our roof to which a Kea was removing the wire mosquito gauze from the roof vent and ended up with a hole. 🤦🏻

[GoneOutExploring]

Checks email to see what day we are booked (phew midweek peek season lol)
Thanks for the head ups about parking 😬
And just looked at the weather for our booking 🌧 at least the waterfalls will be good!

Great tips thank you

[Zack-yxnl]

Tip 6: Try to go when it is raining. It is absolutely stunning with all of the temporary waterfalls you'll see everywhere around you. Especially in the morning.

[s.t]

Thanks for the informative Vlog; I'm planning a trip too. 4 adults and 2 kids (4 & 7). As a mode of transport, would you recommend a Campervan or a 4WD? Remoteness/comfort/road traction etc.

[JohnSmith-hnkv]

Sandflies - I dosed on Vegemite for a week before going to Milford Sound in the hope that they didn't bite and I had less bites than anyone else in the car. Coincidence? Who knows.

[bizzlebasil]

Milford Sound (Correctly fjord) is one of the most isolated places in the world so don't have expectations of Vegas. The bus day trip from Queenstown is an absolute horror. Exhausting. Instead stay at Te Anau. We left Te Anau early like 07.00 and caught the first cruises for the day. Then take your time getting back to Te Anau. And the Te Anau caves trip is great too. Comments about the keas (birds) are all true.

[ieltsprep]

Thanks for the wonderful video. I am planning to go by end of june. What will be the weather like? Will that be too crowded?

[AnushkaBhakta]

I’m planning a 4-5 week trip to see both island in November 2025. When do you advise on booking hotels and activities? If I book in advance it doesn’t offer me flexibility if weather changes the circumstances. Should I just pay when I do that activity? Or book online? Paying at the venue offers flexibility but don’t want to miss out if no open spots. For Franz Josep hello hike will there be a high chance that I have to reschedule? Your advice is greatly appreciated!

[greenzxr]

Love the NZ accent. Need wit wither gear.

[FarhanSoffe]

Hello! Is Bookme only for NZ citizens? Can foreigners use it?