Activities

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What can I do in Milford Sound?

Fiordland is one of the world’s most spectacular environments, so it’s no surprise you’ll find some of the world’s most spectacular activities to do here. 

Take a Milford Sound cruise and discover why Milford Sound is actually a fiord not a sound. Or perhaps be one of the lucky ones to spot a rare Fiordland Crested Penguin nesting on the rocks? At Harrison Cove, you can visit New Zealand’s only floating underwater observatory and see the incredible Black Coral (which is actually white).

An early morning kayak on the tranquil waters of the “eighth wonder of the world” is something you will never forget. And under the surface, a layer of freshwater sits atop seawater to create a unique marine environment and an incredible place for scuba diving. Along the Milford road, a surprising number of short walks and mountain hikes provide ample reason to stop and explore tracks, waterfalls and glacially-carved valleys.

Stay the night at Milford Sound Lodge and you have all the time you need to do these activities - and more. Need some help booking a Milford Sound activity? No problem, we’re local experts, and we’re happy to help you choose and book your bucket list experience.

A Southern Discoveries boat slices through the sound with tourists aboard on a sunny day.

Milford Sound Boat Cruises

See the best of Milford Sound with a boat cruise on this iconic fiord. Get out on the water and discover towering waterfalls, lush rainforest, sheer granite cliffs and cheeky marine life.

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Three kayakers paddle through the Milford Sound on a sunny day from Milford Sound Lodge.

Milford Kayaking Trips

Discover a different view of Milford Sound. Paddle the waters of a World Heritage site, glide through a landscape once carved by glaciers.

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Hiker standing on a bridge overlooking a waterfall

Milford Track

Fiordland offers a feast of hiking options, but by far, the most spectacular and most iconic is the Milford Track. Base yourself at Milford Sound Lodge and sample the world-famous Milford Track for yourself with an incredible day walk from Milford Sound.

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A helicopter flies above the Milford Sound near sunset between mountain peaks.

Scenic Flights Milford Sound

Soar over glaciers, towering peaks, hidden lakes and waterfalls for a view of Fiordland and Southern Alps that must be seen to be believed. Light plane or helicopter flights depart from the nearby airport.

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A campervan zooms along Milford Road, on its way to Milford Sound Lodge Rainforest Campervan Park.

Driving the Road to Milford Sound

You don’t have to travel far along the road to Milford before Fiordland’s striking and dramatic features are revealed. Short walks, waterfalls and impressive valleys dot your journey.

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A diver shines a light on a piece of coral in a Milford Sound Dive experience, Milford Sound Lodge.

Dive Milford Sound

Discover a dive site unlike any other. Milford Sound is renowned by divers as New Zealand’s ‘coral capital’.

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Milford Sound Packages

The best of Milford Sound and Fiordland in one booking

The best of Milford Sound and Fiordland in one booking. We love this place and have poured all our local knowledge and passion into a selection of Milford Sound accommodation and activity packages. Designed for you to make the most of every moment.

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