Milford Sound is approximately a 5 hour drive from Queenstown and 2 hour 30 minute drive from Te Anau.

Milford Sound is one of the wettest places in New Zealand with over 180 rain days a year. A jacket and warm clothing are recommended, as the weather can be unpredictable all year round. You’ll definitely need a rain jacket (and a change of clothes!) if you decide to take advantage of Milford’s free shower service underneath Stirling Falls waterfall.

Milford Sound is stunning in any weather! The more it rains, the more waterfalls you will see. The crew all agree that Milford is more spectacular in the rain as the surrounding mountains come alive with countless waterfalls that you don’t see on a sunny day.

The vessel is wheel chair accessible from the wharf into the main passenger cabin and has accessible toilet facilities on this deck. The remainder of the boat is not accessible by wheelchair.

• Cash – To pay for purchases on the boat.
• A rain jacket – Even on a sunny day the waterfalls will get you wet.
• A camera – To capture your day.
• Sunglasses – It can be bright if the sun is shining!
• Finally, if you are self-driving, a full tank of petrol when leaving Te Anau.

The tour departure points are:

• Bus Stop in front of Rydges Lakeland Resort (6:45am)
• Bus Stop in front of Crowne Plaza (6:45am)
• Athol Street Bus Stop (6:55am)t
• Stanley Street Bus Stop alongside Holiday Inn Express (7:00am)
• Pounamu Apartments Bus Stop (7:00am)
• Hensman Bus Stop, opposite The Rees Hotel (7:00am) 
• Goldfield Heights Bus Stop (7:00am)
• Marina Heights Bus Stop (7:00am)
• Frankton Bus Interchange (Frankton Terminus) – 7:10am