Milford Sound
Getting to Milford Sound is part of the adventure. You’ll most likely take State Highway 94 from Queenstown, and trust me, don’t be scared to rent a car. That drive is an experience all on its own. It’s about 179 miles, a little over three and a half hours if you went straight through, but nobody actually does that. You’ll find yourself pulling over for glacier-carved valleys, glassy little lakes, and mountain views that make you forget the clock. The road to Milford isn’t just a way to get there, it’s half the story. Just a heads-up: this stretch is incredibly popular with tourists, especially the Chinese and many of them aren’t used to driving well.
Many tourists take one of the boat tours which usually last one to two hours and takes you thru all that Milford has to offer.
