Discover Milford Sound: A Mesmerizing Symphony of Nature and Adventure 🛶
🌄Natural Wonders🏞️
Milford Sound, located in the Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island, is a masterpiece carved by glaciers during the Ice Age. The peaks here soar into the clouds, and waterfalls cascade down steep cliffs, forming a magnificent natural landscape. Mitre Peak, the iconic landmark of the fiord, stands at 1,692 meters high and is one of the tallest mountains rising directly from the sea in the world.
🌊Boat Tour Experience🚤
Taking a boat tour is the best way to explore Milford Sound. On board, you can get up close to the refreshing spray of the waterfalls and observe wildlife such as dolphins and seals. The guide on the boat will tell you about the history and legends of this land.
🌿Cultural Legends🍃
The Maori believe that Milford Sound was created by the mighty blacksmith Tu-te-raki-whanoa.
They use myths to explain natural phenomena, giving this land a deep cultural significance.
📸Photography Paradise📸
After the rain, the waterfalls flow like jade ribbons, every moment worth capturing.
🚗Transportation and Accommodation🚗
From Queenstown, it takes about 4 hours to drive to Milford Sound.
The Milford Road, which you pass through, is known as the “world’s most beautiful alpine highway,” with breathtaking scenery along the way.
🌈Tips🌈
• Gear Preparation: Wear comfortable shoes and waterproof clothing, as the weather in the fiord is changeable.
Airfare
• Economy Class Round Trip: The price for a round trip ticket from China to New Zealand is generally around 10,000 RMB.
Accommodation Costs
• Hotels: Hotel prices in Milford Sound are relatively high, ranging from approximately 500 to 1,000 NZD per night (2,250-4,500 RMB). If you choose to stay in nearby towns, the prices are lower, around 100 to 200 NZD per night (450-900 RMB).
✌️ Homestays or Hostels: Choosing a homestay or hostel is more economical, with prices ranging from about 30 to 50 NZD per night (135-225 RMB).
Transportation Costs
• Car Rental: If you choose to rent a car, it costs about 80 NZD per day (including insurance) (326 RMB), and fuel costs about 1 NZD per kilometer.
• Bus: From Queenstown or Te Anau to Milford Sound, you can take a bus provided by a travel company, with prices ranging from 100 to 150 NZD (407-610 RMB).
• Airplane: Departing from Queenstown, you can choose to fly to Milford Sound, with prices ranging from 200 to 300 NZD (814-1,221 RMB).
🙆 Activity Costs
• Spirit of Milford: The entire journey lasts about 2 hours, with prices ranging from 86 to 96 NZD.
Real Journeys:
• Scenic Cruise: The entire journey lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes, with prices ranging from 76 to 99 NZD.
• Nature Cruise: The entire journey lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, with prices ranging from 88 to 98 NZD.
• Jucy: The entire journey lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, with prices ranging from 45 to 79 NZD.
• Go Orange: The entire journey lasts 2 hours, with a price of 69 NZD.
• Day Tour: A day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound costs approximately 900 to 1,000 RMB.
Total Budget for a 12-15 Day Itinerary: We recommend allocating between $3,000 and $30,000 per person, depending on your preferred travel style and accommodations.
