Milford Sound, New Zealand, a stunning glacier-carved fiord with majestic rock faces, thundering waterfalls and diverse flora and fauna, sits 307 km from Queenstown, 404 km from Dunedin and 121 km from Te Anau. Visitors after some real adventure can reach Milford Sound on foot by trekking the Milford track that starts off from Te Anau.
November is a busy month for Milford Sound as the start of spring attracts an influx of tourists. Temperatures for this month range from 7 degrees to 16 degrees Celsius, while rainfall is 522mm on average with around 15 days of rainfall taking place this month.
The Te Anau Glowworm Caves is an unforgettable experience; the eerily silent, dark underground water world is home to thousands of shimmering luminous glowworms. A cruise by Real Journeys will take visitors on a small boat for a cruise across Lake Te Anau and into the caves.
Milford Track is one of the best walks during the summer and takes visitors along Arthur River and on to the majestic Giants Gate waterfall, which offers a rich view of ancient trees and lush ferns. A half day guided walk will begin with a boat ride to Sandfly Point at the end of Milford Track and can be combined with a Milford Sound scenic boat cruise.
