The Best Travel Spots nearby Milford Sound

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Cleddau River

3.4 km away
mountain covered by snow landscape photography in New Zealand State Highway 94 New Zealand
New Zealand State Highway 94

5.5 km away
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The Chasm

5.8 km away
white and black mountain in Mitre Peak New Zealand
Mitre Peak

8.5 km away
gray rocky mountain under white sky during daytime in Mount Talbot New Zealand
Mount Talbot

10.5 km away
mountains covered with fog in Homer Tunnel New Zealand
Homer Tunnel

10.9 km away

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Taken in Milford Sound, New Zealand. This was taken late in the afternoon on a rain-free day.

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mountains covered with fog in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
Just another Shot from one of my favourite countries in the world. I drove to Milford Sounds not knowing what to expect. The weather was cloudy and it rained a lot. Getting there was one of the biggest adventures of my life. The street from Te Anau to Milford Sounds is just pure wilderness. Nothing around but cheeky Kea’s, amazing mountains and incredible nature. I couldn’t count how often I just stopped an just watched nature around me. Finally I arrived in Milford Sounds but paying 230$ for a little shiptour was just to much, so I just drank a coffee and drove back, exploring the way I came.
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smoked mountain in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
Milford Sound in New Zealand has some of the fastest changing weather in the world. One minute blue skies, the next black clouds with heavy rainfall. We were lucky enough to experience both in a matter of minutes, but what comes with that is some of the most spectacular moving clouds we’ve ever seen. Clouds seamlessly engulf mountains and change your view in seconds. Here I caught midst of a moment where mountain rainforests fade away into the fog.
Experienced by @Ewan Robertson | ©Unsplash
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hills between body of water in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
We drove through the rain to get to the first boat out into Milford Sound on New Zealand’s South Island. And it was well worth it. Even in the rain it’s a spectacular place — there are hundreds of waterfalls that only appear when it’s raining.
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peak of mountain covered with clouds near body of water in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
Milford Sound is all the more spectacular on a day with rainstorms passing through. We were lucky enough to catch a nice clearing and I snapped this shot as we entered the sound from the ocean.
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clear cliff waterfalls during daytime in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
On the way into Milford Sound, NZ, we spotted many waterfalls trickling down the steep mountainsides. Most leaving amazing trails as the water made its way down.
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landscape photo of mountain in Milford Sound Highway New Zealand

Milford Sound Highway
On the way to Milford Sound, theres a single road that cuts through the wilderness. one stop is called the Mirror Lakes. perfectly reflecting!
Experienced by @Ardiss Hutaff | ©Unsplash
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curved grey concrete road in Milford Sound Highway New Zealand

Milford Sound Highway
The drive to Milford Sound is always worth it. My breath was stolen at every turn of the road, and I just never wanted it to end.
Experienced by @Marjorie Teo | ©Unsplash
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green cliff during daytime in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
It's almost like another world above the clouds. Rocky, towering mountains overshadowing a tropical looking oasis waterfall lake
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body of water near mountain under blue sky during day time in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
After a beautiful cruise through the Milford Sound Fjord in New Zealand we saw the sun set behind the mountains. Beautiful :)
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white and black mountain under white clouds in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
I just simply cannot resist the charm of mountains with a snowy peak, there is something about it, and it gets me every time.
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green and white mountains under blue sky during daytime in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
Sun shines on one side and there is a shadow on other side. Teaches life is of dark and light. Both are part of it
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green grass field near lake and mountains during daytime in Milford Sound New Zealand

Milford Sound
Deep in the valley Follow Instagram for more @ _stuartdavies
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Milford Sound
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Milford Sound
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