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Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer

6 min

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!

Eglinton Valley on Route to Milford Sound

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer

7 min

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

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.

Mirror Lakes - A Gem on Route to Milford Sound

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer

6 min

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.

"We were nervous to book a Milford Sound Tour"

Tim Rivett & Wendy Van der Molen

8 min

"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.

Is a Luxe Private Milford Sound Tour for you?

The Luxe Team

5 min

Is a Luxe Private Milford Sound Tour for you?

Milford Sound Private Tours are a great way for groups of families, friends or colleagues to travel in comfort and privacy together.

Guest Review: Our Luxe Tours Milford Sound Tour

Russell Watson & Frances McGrouther

8 min

Guest Review: Our Luxe Tours Milford Sound Tour

Read a review from two of our previous guests - Russell & Frances who travelled on the Luxe Tours Milford Sound Tour in March 2024.

US & Canada on Tour: New Zealand's South Island

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer

7 min

US & Canada on Tour: New Zealand's South Island

Our special guide for United States & Canadian travellers to the South Island of New Zealand including the all important coffee information!

South Island Things to Do for Australians

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer

8 min

South Island Things to Do for Australians

The South Island of New Zealand is spectacular. In this article we discuss how Australians can explore the beautiful southern island of NZ

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer

8 min

Routeburn Track - The Ultimate Guide

Our Ultimate Guide to the Routeburn Track will have you yearning to complete the very popular track, as well as very prepared for your walk

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer

8 min

The Milford Track Ultimate Guide

Our Ultimate Guide to the Milford Track covers accessing one of the finest hikes in the world, how to get there, where to stay and costs.

Opinion: Taking children to Milford Sound - a good idea?

Katelyn Pascoe - Guest Experience Manager

9 min

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.

Milford Sound Tours: Small Group vs Large Group - a deep dive.

The Luxe Team

9 min

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

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer

9 min

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...

Milford Sound - The Ultimate Guide from local experts

Alice Neilson - Fiordland Enthusiast & Writer

20 min

Milford Sound - The Ultimate Guide from local experts

The Milford Sound Ultimate Guide provides complete planning information for your journey to Milford Sound

Katelyn Pascoe - Guest Experience Manager

6 min

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.

Katelyn Pascoe - Guest Experience Manager

7 min

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.

A basic Milford Sound itinerary - done well.

The Luxe Team

3 min

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?

Katelyn Pascoe - Guest Experience Manager

4 min

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...

Is a Milford Sound cruise worth the money?

The Luxe Team

7 min

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.

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