Planning a day trip to Milford Sound can quickly become overwhelming.

With so many potential stops along the journey, deciding where to stop, how long to spend at each location, and how to coordinate everything with your cruise time presents a challenge for both self-drivers and tour-seekers alike.

As a small, local tour company running daily trips between Te Anau and Queenstown, to Milford Sound, we've perfected our itinerary over the course of more than 400 tours. We've carefully balanced the most scenic stops with appropriate timing to create an experience that's both comprehensive and relaxing.

Today, we're sharing our exact Milford Sound day trip itinerary to help simplify your planning process and ensure you can make the most of the spectacular journey.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Starting in Te Anau
00:54 Te Anau Downs
01:05 Eglinton Valley
01:32 Mirror Lakes
01:58 Knobs Flat
02:14 Hollyford Valley / Pop's View
02:32 Christie Falls
02:48 Monkey Creek
03:13 Homer Tunnel
03:41 Cleddau Valley
04:12 Milford Sound Cruise
04:40 Our top 5 tips for self-driving to Milford Sound