FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK

Milford Sound Lodge

Exclusive accommodation in New Zealand’s Milford Sound

Renowned Milford Sound sits within the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Listed Fiordland National Park in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. Nestled on the shoreline beneath the high peaks of the Darran Mountains, Milford Sound Lodge is the only lodge in Milford Sound and offers complete exclusivity and a unique way to experience the region.

The lodge offers a number of different accommodation options including Premium Riverside Chalets, Studio Chalets and 2-bedroom Garden Chalets perfect for families or couples travelling together. All chalets are fitted with King beds or two King single mattresses, flat screen television, fully-tiled bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities and incredible views of the surrounding mountains and forest. The Riverside and Studio chalets also feature underfloor heating.

The lodge restaurant, Pio Pio Restaurant, provides guests with light meals during the day and a spot to enjoy excellent coffee. In the evenings, the restaurant offers a delicious 3-course seasonal dining menu, using locally sourced produce. There is also a separate children’s menu. For the mornings guests can enjoy an in-room continental breakfast whilst takeaway lunch options are available for the more avid adventures.

Though remote, the lodge offers a variety of facilities and comforts. The guest lounge is fitted with plenty of comfortable sofas and chairs as well as Wi-Fi access, and is the perfect spot to share stories with fellow travellers about the day’s adventures. There is also a guest kitchen, with gas cooktop and microwave as well as a laundry

Activities at Milford Sound

There are plenty of activities to do in Milford Sound for all travellers. Boat cruises are one of the most popular options that will allow travellers to discover towering waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs and perhaps even some wildlife. Kayaking tours are also possible. From the lodge, there are plenty of breathtaking walks to enjoy; however the best is undoubtedly Milford Track. A half-day walk with a boat transfer is the best way to experience the track without walking the whole thing.

Accommodation Details

Facilities

Selection of comfortable and spacious chalets with awe-inspiring views
King or King single beds
Delightful Pio Pio Restaurant
In-room continental breakfast
Spacious lounge with relaxing sofas
Tea & coffee making facilities
24-hour kitchen for guest use
Wi-Fi connectivity

Activities

Incredible Milford Sound boat cruises
Scenic drives through Fiordland National Park
Soar over waterfalls, hidden lakes and glaciers on a scenic helicopter flight
Discover Milford Sound by foot on some of many picturesque trails
Scuba dive in Milford Sound and unearth its underwater treasures
Take a half-day walk along renowned Milford Track

*Some at extra cost

Highlights

World Heritage Listed Fiordland National Park
Remote and beautiful Milford Sound
Awe-inspiring scenery from towering waterfalls to sheer granite cliffs
The only lodge in Milford Sound
Wilderness experiences from cruises and kayaking to hiking
Opportunities to discover the Milford Track
Pio Pio Restaurant

Getting there

The closest major city to Milford Sound Lodge is Queenstown, which is approximately 286 kilometres away – or a 3.5 hour drive. The closest town is Te Anau, approximately a 90 minutes’ drive. If not travelling by road, there is also light aircraft flights available from Queenstown aboard a 13-seat Cessna aircraft. The flight is undeniably one of the most scenic in New Zealand, if not the world.