Things to Do in Milford Sound
7 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Kayak in the fiord for an intimate, water-level experience of the cliffs and waterfalls
Kayak in the fiord for an intimate, water-level experience of the cliffs and waterfalls
Overnight cruise to experience the fiord at dawn when day-trippers have gone
Overnight cruise to experience the fiord at dawn when day-trippers have gone
Stop at the Chasm, Mirror Lakes, and Homer Tunnel on the drive in
Stop at the Chasm, Mirror Lakes, and Homer Tunnel on the drive in (all free)
Take a scenic cruise through the full length of the fiord
Take a scenic cruise through the full length of the fiord (1.75 hours, from $70 NZD for standard; look for fur seals, dolphins, and penguins)
Take a scenic flight over the fiord for aerial views of the waterfalls and surrounding peaks
Take a scenic flight over the fiord for aerial views of the waterfalls and surrounding peaks
Visit the underwater observatory at Harrison Cove to see black coral and fish
Visit the underwater observatory at Harrison Cove to see black coral and fish
Walk the Milford Track
Walk the Milford Track (4 days, 53.5 km, one of NZ's Great Walks; DOC hut bookings required, from $130 NZD total)