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LIVE MILFORD SOUND TOUR COST COMPARISON
Use our helpful Milford Sound Tour cost comparison find the most suitable tour option for you.

The Luxe Team
2 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!

Toby Pascoe - Lead Guide
3 min read


Queenstown to Milford Sound - Breaking Down the Drive
The drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound is a beautiful one and in this article we break down how to get there, drive times and tips.

The Luxe Team
7 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
7 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
7 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.

The Luxe Team
2 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

The Luxe Team
10 min read


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...

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
9 min read


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!

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
12 min read


Milford Sound - The Ultimate Guide from local experts
The Milford Sound Ultimate Guide provides complete planning information for your journey to Milford Sound

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
20 min read


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.

Katelyn Pascoe - Guest Experience Manager
7 min read


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.

Katelyn Pascoe - Guest Experience Manager
7 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

The Luxe Team
5 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

Toby Pascoe - Lead Guide
10 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.

The Luxe Team
3 min read


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 ...

Katelyn Pascoe - Guest Experience Manager
5 min read


The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Te Anau
The 2025 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.

The Luxe Team
15 min read


What is so special about Milford Sound?
This articles covers why Milford Sound is considered so special and enjoyed by thousands of visitors every day.

The Luxe Team
7 min read


Is a Milford Sound cruise worth the money?
In this article we take a dive into what you will see on a Milford Sound cruise, and why it is important to try and do one.

The Luxe Team
7 min read


Milford Sound Cruises: Will I get sea sick?
A cruise through Milford Sound will be the highlight of your day tour, however sea sickness can be a concern for some. Is it likely?

The Luxe Team
4 min read
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