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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.
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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.
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.
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?
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.
Mirror Lakes - A Gem on Route to Milford Sound
Mirror Lakes is a must-do-stop on the way to Milford Sound, with beautiful scenery, rare & endangered wildlife and a photographers paradise.
Te Anau to Milford Sound Cruise: Is it Possible?
We often get asked "Can I cruise Milford Sound from Te Anau?" The answer is no, but in this article we dig into how you get to a cruise.
Russell Watson & Frances McGrouther
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Guest Review: Our Luxe Tours Milford Sound Tour
Read a review from two of our previous guests - Russell & Frances who travelled on the Luxe Tours Milford Sound Tour in March 2024.
Toby Pascoe - Lead Guide
7 min read
Luxe Tours Owner: My Favourite Part of Milford Road
Our Luxe Tours Co-Owner, Toby, takes us through his favourite part of Milford Road, the journey that must be taken to access Milford Sound
Milford Sound in Winter - Self-Driving vs Guided Tours
The conditions of the Milford Road are very different in winter. In this article we explore Self-Driving vs taking a guided Tour.
Milford Sound in Winter - What is different?
Milford Sound in winter is very different. In this article we explore the key differences including the weather and how quiet it is.
The Luxe Team
6 min read
Queenstown to Milford Sound - Breaking Down the Drive
The drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound is a beautiful one and this article we break down the full drive.
A History of Piopiotahi - Milford Sound
Read the history of Milford Sound in New Zealand including the first explorers, the building of the key Homer Tunnel & modern day tourism.
The Luxe Team
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Quick Explainer: The Milford Road
The Milford Road connects the township of Te Anau to Milford Sound and is the only way to get to the famous location.
The Luxe Team
9 min read
Milford Sound Tours: Small Group vs Large Group - a deep dive.
A Milford Sound Tour is typically as part of a Small Group or Large Group. Both include a Milford Sound Cruise but each have their pros/cons
Milford Sound - The Ultimate Guide from local experts
The Milford Sound Ultimate Guide provides complete planning information for your journey to Milford Sound
Where to eat in Milford Sound.
This quick food guide covers where to eat in Milford Sound, along the Milford Road, places to eat in Te Anau and on a Milford Sound Tour.
Guest Case Study: Milford Sound for a family.
We go through a case study of an Australian family travelling to Milford Sound in 2024, the tours they chose and their concerns & needs.
The Luxe Team
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A basic Milford Sound itinerary - done well.
This article gives a quick plan for travelling to Milford Sound including tour options and where to stay, such as Te Anau.
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