Milford Sound, New Zealand

Cruise Port

Milford Sound

Fiord in the southwest of New Zealand's South Island.

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Overview

Milford Sound is a cruise port in New Zealand. It lies on the coast at approximately -44.648, 167.906.

About Milford Sound

Milford Sound is a fiord in the south west of New Zealand’s South Island within Fiordland National Park, Piopiotahi Marine Reserve, and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world’s top travel destination in an international survey and is acclaimed as New Zealand’s most famous tourist destination. Rudyard Kipling called it the eighth Wonder of the World. The fiord is most commonly accessed via road by tour coach, with the road terminating at a small village also called Milford Sound.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Milford Sound — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Milford Sound

Milford Sound (New Zealand)
Milford Sound (New Zealand)
Dolphins in Milford Sound, New Zealand
Dolphins in Milford Sound, New Zealand
Two swaggers boiling a billy of tea, Milford Sound by John Gibb
Two swaggers boiling a billy of tea, Milford Sound by John Gibb
Tour boat 'Milford Wanderer' below Stirling Falls in Milford Sound
Tour boat 'Milford Wanderer' below Stirling Falls in Milford Sound

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 20°C in Jan and coolest around 11°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
20°
13°
Feb
20°
13°
Mar
19°
11°
Apr
16°
9°
May
14°
8°
Jun
12°
5°
Jul
11°
5°
Aug
11°
5°
Sep
13°
5°
Oct
14°
7°
Nov
17°
9°
Dec
18°
12°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Milford Sound the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Milford Sound, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →