If you’re visiting Milford Sound for the first time, there are a few mistakes that come up again and again.

Most of them aren’t major… but they do impact your day — whether that’s feeling rushed, missing key parts of the experience, or just unnecessary stress.

So in this video, we'll run you through the top 10 mistakes first-time visitors make - and how to avoid them.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 1) Not booking a cruise
00:53 2) Under-estimating the drive time
01:16 3) Thinking it’s an easy drive
01:42 4) Not planning parking
02:08 5) Not booking ahead
02:29 6) Not stocking up in Te Anau
02:51 7) Cancelling because of rain
03:13 8) Not researching tour options
03:40 9) Not bringing the right gear
03:55 10) Thinking Milford Sound is the only attraction
04:28 Conclusion