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Milford Sound, New Zealand - What's All The Hype About?
We cover some quick, hot topic questions about Milford Sound and discover whether it is worth all the hype that you may have seen!
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The Luxe Team
2 min read
LIVE MILFORD SOUND TOUR COST COMPARISON
Use our helpful Milford Sound Tour cost comparison find the most suitable tour option for you.
Toby Pascoe - Lead Guide
3 min read
Milford Sound vs Doubtful Sound - Quick Explainer
Milford Sound vs Doubtful Sound - our Quick Explainer. Struggling to decide between the two? Or considering both? This guide is for you!
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
7 min read
Milford Sound Tours - 10 Things to Be Aware Of When Choosing
When deciding on your Milford Sound tour, there are a few things to be aware of. Here is our top ten list.
Traveling to Milford Sound - Top 10 Tips
Our Top 10 Tips for travelling to Milford Sound and being prepared, collated by our Luxe Tours team.
The Luxe Team
2 min read
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.
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.
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 Weather - A Guide to Visiting in Every Season
Milford Sound weather is unpredictable and it is not unknown to see four seasons in a day. We break down Milford Sound in Winter, Spring...
Meet the Locals: Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park Wildlife
Wildlife in Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park is unique due to isolated evolution. In this article you will meet the locals!
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
5 min read
Milford Sound Accommodation or Te Anau Accommodation?
There are very few accommodation options in Milford Sound, in fact only one is available to the public. Te Anau is a better option for stays
Toby Pascoe - Lead Guide
9 min read
Opinion: Milford Sound Heli Tour - worth it or excessive?
A Milford Sound Helicopter Tour is a must do if you have the budge to include it on top of your Milford Sound Tour or Milford Sound Cruise
The Luxe Team
3 min read
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.
Is the cost of a Milford Sound tour worth it?
Skip Forward The stats of it What are the costs? Pros/Cons of driving yourself Pros/Cons of taking a tour What is often included...
The Luxe Team
12 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Te Anau, New Zealand
The Ultimate Guide to Te Anau covers some of the things to do, places to eat and stay and how to tour Milford Sound from Te Anau.
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