Milford Sound is known as the most visited attraction in New Zealand for many reasons; the towering cliffs and peaks that includes the iconic Mitre Peak; peaking more than a kilometre above water level, majestic waterfalls that thunder down sheer rock faces, and Milford Sound itself a spectacular glacier-carved fiord.
September sees a rise in temperature that marks the end of the winter season and a move towards spring. The temperatures are between the low level of 4 degree Celsius with highs of 13 degrees Celsius in the daytime. As the temperatures rise, so does the rain with a rainfall average of 523mm and rainfall days of 16 days on average.
Te Anau is the nearest jump-off point when planning a trip to Milford Sound. Because accommodation near the fiord is limited, Te Anau, which is 121 kilometres away, would be a good choice. The award-winning Anchorage Motel is located at 47 Quintin Drive and has a choice of studios offering free Wi-Fi and 40+ Sky channels to keep visitors entertained if the weather is not conducive to going out.
Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park is another award-winning holiday park that has a variety of facilities and accommodation options including tent sites, powered campervan/caravan sites, motel units, self contained units, standard cabins, family cabins, en suite units and lodge accommodations. As they say, 'there's a bed for every budget'.
