If you’re planning a trip to Milford Sound and you’re self-driving, this video is definitely for you.

One of the biggest questions we see online is all about parking - where to park, how much it costs, and how early you need to arrive.

So today, our Queenstown to Milford Sound guide Adrian is going to walk you through everything you need to know.

We're Luxe Tours - a locally-owned, family-run tour operator running Milford Sound tours from Te Anau and Queenstown. Milford Sound and Fiordland is our back yard, so we know a thing or two about the parking options here, and how confusing it can be when you're trying to plan a trip.

There are basically two parking options in Milford Sound.

The first one is the paid car park, which is about a 10-minute walk from the main cruise terminal.

The second option is the free car park at Deepwater Basin, but that one’s about a 30-minute walk away.

Parking in Milford Sound can get pretty hectic, especially at busy times of day, so we’re going to properly explain both options.