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Updated 19th April 2025
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Milford Sound is the most famous fiord in the Fiordland National Park and is situated on the southwestern coast of the South Island. It is the most accessible of the fiords in the National Park and is reachable by car, bus, plane, helicopter and even by foot if you choose to tramp the renowned 53km Milford Track. Despite its accessibility, it is still a 5-hour drive from Queenstown to Piopiotahi / Milford each way, and a 2.5-hour drive from Te Anau, so itβs important to factor this in when planning your Milford Sound adventure.
There are multiple options for getting to Milford Sound. You can choose to travel by car, coach or plane! All three options have unique benefits, and one important thing in common - they all let you experience the beauty of Fiordland. Visit their 'Compare Trips' page to choose the best option for you.
Piopiotahi / Milford Sound is the ultimate wet weather activity! A moody day is a good day, and if you are picturing sunshine and blue skies, you may want to adjust your expectations. Itβs possible to go to Piopiotahi / Milford Sound on a blue-bird day, but this spot has some of the highest rainfall levels in the world. In this case, rain is your fantastic friend β itβs the reason you will see lush rainforests and cascading waterfalls! High amounts of rainfall create new and temporary waterfalls and that picturesque cliff face bursting with glacier-fed water.
As Piopiotahi / Milford Sound is part of the Fiordland National Park and a nature reserve, dogs are not allowed. There are certain hunting areas and walking tracks where dogs are permitted in controlled circumstances in the National Park but little to none of these are accessible from the Milford Road. More information can be found on the DOC website.
All cruises depart from the wharf at the Piopiotahi / Milford Sound Visitor Terminal. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the cruise and is processed at the Pure Milford desk on the right-hand side as you enter the terminal.
The cruise goes the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea and returns down the opposite side. During the two-hour exploration, you will pass iconic landmarks such as Bowen Falls, Mitre Peak, Copper Point, Fairy Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Dale Point, Seal Rock and of course Stirling Falls.
Yes, all cruises are perfectly family-friendly and suitable for all ages. There is a kid's corner on board with books, toys and games to keep the little adventurers entertained throughout.
Yes. Please ensure that a car seat or suitable restraint is brought for all passengers 4 years and under travelling on our coach to ensure their safety and the safety of others. Each person travelling on the coach will be allocated their own seat regardless of age.
They have a 24 hour cancellation policy for customers booking directly with Pure Milford. If you give them more than 24 hours' notice that you would like to cancel your trip, you will be entitled to a full refund. If you cancel within 24 hours of your trip departure time, you will not be issued a refund.
If the road to Piopiotahi / Milford Sound is closed, or there is bad weather that prevents them from running the trip, we will give you the option to reschedule your booking to another day or to receive a refund.
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The last fiord he sculpted, Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, is the most flawless and precisely defined. Resolution and Secretary became the islands where he set his feet. Piopiotahi, which translates as "one piopio" in Maori, is the Maori name for Milford Sound.
Although there are no longer any of these birds, there is a legend that a piopio accompanied Maui across the sea when he left Hawaiki in an attempt to grant his people immortality. Piopiotahi got its name because the piopio who saw Maui die flew to Milford Sound in grief when his mission failed.
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