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High: 17 Low: 8 Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.
| Travel Time | Km | (Miles) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te Anau - Milford Sound | 1.5 hrs | 117 | 73 |
| Totals for Day | 1.5 hrs | 117 | 73 |
117 km (73 miles)
Approximately 1.5 hours
Road Conditions: State Highway
Te Anau township sits on the shores of Lake Te Anau. From here, the delights of the Fiordland National Park are within easy reach, including the start of the Milford Track.
Cruise on the lakes, walk the tracks and visit the Department of Conservation wildlife centre. The Te Ana-au Caves are an excellent adventure.
The road to Milford is one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. The first part is relatively mild farmland, then you'll ease into beech forest near the entrance to the Fiordland National Park.
Look for the Avenue of the Disappearing Mountain and the Mirror Lakes. The rough hewn Homer Tunnel brings you into Milford Sound, an amazing 22 kilometre-long fiord dominated by Mitre Peak.
A cruise on Milford Sound will be an essential component of your time in Fiordland, or you can get up close and personal in a sea kayak.
Tall waterfalls, vertical rock faces and seals are some of the things you'll remember. The underwater observatory is an option with most cruises.
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