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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

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
9 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
9 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
6 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
6 min read


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?

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
6 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
7 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
9 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
6 min read


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.

Katelyn Pascoe - Guest Experience Manager
9 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
6 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
7 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
7 min read


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

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
7 min read


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!

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
6 min read


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?

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
8 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
7 min read


What is Available in Milford Sound?
Many are surprised to find out how little there is in Milford Sound, so in this guide we breakdown what you can expect to find.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
7 min read


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.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
6 min read


"We were nervous to book a Milford Sound Tour"
Luxe Tours Guests Tim & Wendy explain how they almost didn't choose to do a Milford Sound Tour, but when they did - there were no regrets.

Tim Rivett & Wendy Van der Molen
8 min read
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