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Milford Sound - Our Exact Itinerary for you to COPY
Looking for a Milford Sound itinerary? In this article we provide ours for you to use, developed from hundreds of trips to Milford Sound


Milford Sound from Queenstown: Top 10 Tips
Milford Sound from Queenstown is a very popular way to explore the stunning destination. In this article we break down our Top 10 Tips.


Queenstown Must Do: The Arrowtown Autumn Festival
We consider the Arrowtown Autumn Festival a Must-Do activity if you are lucky enough to time your visit to Queenstown with it. Learn why.


Avoiding Travel Sickness on a Milford Sound Tour
Travel sickness is often common amongst travellers and the road to Milford Sound is not friendly in this regard. Learn how to avoid it.


Queenstown to Milford Sound Drive - Really Four Hours?
The Queenstown to Milford Sound Drive is 288km and Google Maps will tell you four hours drive time. However is this right?


My Milford Sound Holiday & Tips For YOU
Alice, our writer of all things Milford Sound here at Luxe Tours, shares her special holiday & tips which included the Milford Track.


Milford Sound in Summer: Expectation vs Reality
Summer is the busiest time for Milford Sound with up to 4500 people per day visiting. Often peoples expectations do not meet reality.


Milford Sound Neuseeland - A German Guide for Travel
New Zealand is a popular destination for German travellers. In this guide, we break down a visit to Neuseeland & provide some travel tips.


Opinion: Taking children to Milford Sound - a good idea?
Is taking children to Milford Sound a good idea? This article covers the best way to include children and what they will enjoy.


RealNZ TSS Earnslaw - Top Queenstown Thing to Do
We take a look at one of the TOP things to do in Queenstown, the TSS Earnslaw, if you are exploring either side of your Milford Sound Tour.


Local Guide: Why visiting Milford Sound in the rain is a must-do
One of Milford Sound Tour Guides explains why visiting Milford Sound in the rain is a must-do, including what waterfalls you will see.
Nicky Trower - Milford Sound Guide
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Milford Sound is BUSY! Navigating the Crowds
Milford Sound is getting very busy as we head into the popular summer season. In this article, our owner Toby explains how you can avoid it
Toby Pascoe - Lead Guide
6 min read


Milford Sound: HOW TO GUIDE: Add-Ons for Your Trip
The final part of our HOW TO series - Add-Ons you can include in your Milford Sound experience including Helicopters, Glowworms & Doubtful.


Milford Sound HOW TO GUIDE: The Journey to Milford Sound
In this HOW TO GUIDE, we deep dive into the Milford Road, the journey you will experience to Milford Sound and the two ways to do it.


Milford Sound HOW TO GUIDE: Preparing for your Journey
In this Milford Sound How to Guide, we break down how to prepare for your journey to Milford Sound including flights, accommodation & food.


Milford Sound HOW TO GUIDE: Deciding is it for me?
The first of our four part HOW TO series - Deciding if Milford Sound is for you. We break down the what, where, why and how of Milford Sound


Milford Road Alliance: Superheroes of Milford Road
The Milford Alliance manage the safety & maintanance of the world famous and notorious Milford Road. Learn why this team is important to you


The Kea: New Zealand's Mischievous Alpine Parrot
The Kea is the only alpine parrot in the world and they all reside in the South Island of NZ. This quirky, cheeky character is a must see.


The 3 Best Ways to Tour Milford Sound
Find out the 3 Best Ways to Tour Milford Sound including Small & Large Group Tours from Te Anau or Queenstown. We even recommend some tours!


Homer Tunnel - The Last Hurdle to Milford Sound
Homer Tunnel is one of NZ's biggest infrastructure projects in history and something every visitor to Milford Sound by road will experience.


Milford Sound - Why A Powerful Impact On Visitors?
Milford Sound impacts visitors in different ways and we witness it every day. From tears, to visible shaking, we explain why that might be.


Driving a Campervan to Milford Sound? Pros/Cons
Driving a Campervan or Motorhome is an option to experience the Milford Road, the only route to Milford Sound. What are the Pros & Cons?


What to do in Te Anau? Locals Top 10 List
Heard of this place called Te Anau and wondering if it is worth staying in? Our Locals Guide lists our Top 10 best things to do in Te Anau.


Eglinton Valley on Route to Milford Sound
Learn about the Eglinton Valley and why you should stop here on route to Milford Sound including how you can access it, when to go and more.
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