We traveled through the area as part of our Island Princess world tour. A calm day, the views were amazing, and unspoiled.Full review by VillagerRick
Feb 24, 2025
We spent the day cruising FNP on the Royal Princess cruise ship. Our cruising day started around 9am, entering Dusky Sound Fjord, and our visit ended around 6:30pm, as we exited Milford sound. We a…Full review by iowacityia
Apr 9, 2024
My cruise included Doubtful, Dusky and Milford Sounds on a perfect, blue sky day. Each sound was magnificent. Pictures can’t do this place justice. If your cruise to NZ includes this opportunity it i…Full review by Nlhoff
Can you drive due west from Christchurch at this time of the year? Are the roads good?
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The roads west of Christchurch should be fine barring an unusual snow event. The road into Fiordland can be a problem at any time of year. If you're not confident and not going …
The roads west of Christchurch should be fine barring an unusual snow event. The road into Fiordland can be a problem at any time of year. If you're not confident and not going all the way into the park, check the train schedules.
Recommendations of places to stay overnight in the area of fjord land n.p.?
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Hi, we went straight to Milford Sound and it was on the way we walked few hours in to the National park. It I’m pretty sure there are plenty of good places near this Park and on the way. …
Hi, we went straight to Milford Sound and it was on the way we walked few hours in to the National park. It I’m pretty sure there are plenty of good places near this Park and on the way. Thanks
We want to spend a few days exploring Milford & Doubtful Sounds, plus this National Park... what is the best locale to base ourselves in.. ... Te Anu? (We cannot afford the beautiful Milford Lodge). We will have own transport and expect to 'day trip' out from a home base.
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Te Anau is the place to stay. We stayed there in our rental camper late in June. This also makes sense with the weather in the Sounds. The road into the park was closed the …
Te Anau is the place to stay. We stayed there in our rental camper late in June. This also makes sense with the weather in the Sounds. The road into the park was closed the morning of the day we arrived and checked in but opened in the afternoon in time for a beautiful sunset at Milford, then back to camp at Te Anau and a boat/bus/boat trip in Doubtful the next morning. We had a lucky two days of good weather. Frequent updates are posted locally and online due to the changeable conditions.
What public transportation is available? Can we get there by Intercity Bus?
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By road it is at least 4 1/2 hours from Queenstown. Getting there depends on where you are staying and if you want to stay in the area at all. Te Anau is on the border of Firdland National …
By road it is at least 4 1/2 hours from Queenstown. Getting there depends on where you are staying and if you want to stay in the area at all. Te Anau is on the border of Firdland National Park has lots of places to stay and many tours from there as well.There are many day tours from Queenstown to the Park which usually include a cruise of Milford Sound. It takes about 13 hours start to finish and is around $200.00. You get to enjoy the views on the drive. The options are endless once you get to New Zealand.
We have 5 hours in Te Anau after our Doubtful sound trip before our glow worm tour. What should we do? Kepler Track? Eglinton Valley? A helicopter ride to Milford Sound? THANKS!
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Since the roads are VERY slow (2 lane, winding) driving somewhere will eat up your time. You can pick up a helicopter in Te Anau and view the Sound.
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