Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Milford Sound travel guide

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With a population of 435, Milford Sound is a must-see destination in Southland, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Milford Sound to see all of its attractions.

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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.

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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 India, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Milford Sound from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

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 EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

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 India, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Milford Sound from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

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 EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Milford Sound

ZQNQueenstown Intl

Airlines serving Milford Sound

British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Milford Sound

Hiring a car in Milford Sound

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

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