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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


Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour - Exploring the Mystical Beauty
The Te Anau Glowworm Caves are a labyrinth of stunning lights and this article covers a Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour, how to book and safety.

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer
8 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


Te Anau Weather - Rain or Shine?
In this article we look at the Te Anau weather and compare it against Milford Sound weather so that you can prepare for your trip to Te Anau

Toby Pascoe - Lead Guide
6 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 should I bring to Milford Sound? The ultimate packing guide.
Packing the right way for Milford Sound is crucial to an enjoyable day so that you can be ready for any type of weather or need.

Toby Pascoe - Lead Guide
4 min read


Should I tour Milford Sound from Te Anau or Queenstown?
60% of visitors to Milford Sound choose to stay in Te Anau either side of their tour. In this article we discuss the differences from Queens

The Luxe Team
6 min read
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