Milford Sound travel guide
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You're Going to Love Milford Sound
With a population of 435, Milford Sound is a must-see destination in Southland, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
When to visit Milford Sound
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Milford Sound in January, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 717 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Milford Sound, with an average rainfall of 418 mm.
How to Get to Milford Sound
Plane
Although Milford Sound doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 75 km from Milford Sound. Airlines that fly from Australia to Milford Sound include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest flight to Milford Sound from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Milford Sound is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 70 km from Milford Sound. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.
Airports near Milford Sound
Airlines serving Milford Sound
Where to stay in popular areas of Milford Sound
Hiring a car in Milford Sound
Expect to pay $2.74 per litre in Milford Sound (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.79 and $43.72.