Alongside the Cleddau River, 1.5km from the Milford hub (there's a free shuttle), this modern lodge is the only accommodation at the sound. It offers luxurious self-contained chalets with a lovely riverside setting. The forest-clad campervan area (no tents please) suits smaller budgets. There's a chic restaurant (mains $28 to $41) here, open to nonguests. Book far in advance for November to April.
Milford Sound Lodge
Milford Sound
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1. Milford Underwater Observatory
3.76 MILES
Run by Southern Discoveries, this small observatory is NZ's only floating underwater observatory, with displays on the unique natural environment of the…
9.74 MILES
This 275m-high cascade is a worthwhile detour when driving the Milford Hwy. Reach the lookout point on an easy 1.2km hike through rainforest (30 minutes…
11.45 MILES
Less a museum, more a cabin strung with antique agricultural tools and old moa bones, Gunn's Camp Museum is worth a peep into, if only to browse the…
12.33 MILES
If you can find a parking space, pause at Pop's View for a bird's-eye view over the forest-cloaked Hollyford Valley. It's 87km north of Te Anau along the…
24.5 MILES
Fifty-eight kilometres north of Te Anau along the Milford Hwy are the Mirror Lakes, a popular stop on this world-renowned road trip. A five-minute stroll…