Hope you found the tips helpful! If you missed the full video of our adventure in Milford Sound you can watch it here 😊👇th-cam.com/video/5XZVaDQY3w4/w-d-xo.html
Did Milford a few years ago, honestly can't remember if we had to pay for parking or not... but I guess there's is a lot of infrastructure that needs to be kept up. Anyway my philosophy is just pay up and enjoy... no grumbling allowed!
Good tips. The rest of our friend group have gone off to do Milford and got Grab one vouchers, I definitely imparted my knowledge of the free carparking a 30 minute walk away, that walk is a really nice bush walk too.
Thanks again guys for another informative video. Wish I'd seen it before I went in to Milford for the first time 18 months ago - especially about the parking! We were on a schedule, but next time I will certainly be making a more leisurely trip. You're right about the rainfall Chelsea - it's the wettest place in the country. While the rest of us like to measure rain in mm or inches, locals in South Westland are proud to measure it in metres (sometimes more than 7 in a year). Looking forward to Doubtful Sound video - it's on my list for this year.
Amazing how much rainfall they get huh! At first we were worried when we saw all the black clouds when driving in but in hindsight I think that is just Milford sound haha, gotta have rain to see those fantastic waterfalls 😀
Awesome tips guys! My family is headed there in six weeks and your video was by far the most helpful out of around 10 I have seen so far as in it was questions that I mainly would not have thought to ask but are vital knowledge in having a good trip there. Thank you! Love your down to earth, kind style!
Thanks Paul appreciate the feedback! Enjoy your time down there, it’s a beautiful part of the world even when it’s raining 😊 hope the holiday goes well!
This is the first of your videos I watched and it has an absolutely great tip about parking at Milford Sound. The video was very helpful for our trip planning, it prompted me to subscribe! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for watching, appreciate it! It’s a beauty part of New Zealand down there! Make sure you give yourself extra time for the drive too, there are a couple of nice spots to stop along the way including around the tunnel where you will probably see the kea 👍
Tip 6: If stopping at Homer Tunnel and you have roof vents, make sure they're closed. We had a bunch of people pointing at our roof to which a Kea was removing the wire mosquito gauze from the roof vent and ended up with a hole. 🤦🏻
I almost didn't recognize the guy in the video. Lol You look different with your haircut. Good tips guys. You both work good together. Cruise looks awesome. Beautiful scenic views.
Checks email to see what day we are booked (phew midweek peek season lol) Thanks for the head ups about parking 😬 And just looked at the weather for our booking 🌧 at least the waterfalls will be good! Great tips thank you
Nice! Enjoy the cruise 😁 we were stressing about the weather but i think it makes Milford pretty spectacular so don’t worry if rain is on the forecast 👍
Tip 6: Try to go when it is raining. It is absolutely stunning with all of the temporary waterfalls you'll see everywhere around you. Especially in the morning.
@@AdventuresWithRosy Remarkably so! I've been to a 117 countries yet I repeat a New Zealand trip every year starting in the Fjordlands because there's just nothing so wonderfully natural like it. Later this year, will be trip 7 back.
Hi, does it mean that we don't need to book it online beforehand and just wait till rainy day and go without booking, the cruise ticket is always available to purchase on the spot? btw, we will be traveling on early Feb.
@@hourui8858 You don't have to book your events so far in advance. Having been to NZ several times, most of the hostels have booking capabilities for you the day before and often for less than what you'd find online. If you are going in February, you shouldn't have much of a crowd issue although the crowds will be a bit more than in early March when I go. I'd watch the weather leading up to about 4 p.m. and if it shows rain in the morning, go to the Milford. I'd also suggest you drive there from Te Anau. Also, booking tickets for NZ, I'd suggest doing during their New year sale, which typically starts between January 5th and January 20th. Prices on tickets from LA to Auckland average about $800-1000 round trip on Air New Zealand. One thing to note is Air NZ economy seats are as good as business class on Delta and American if not a bit better. Flying out on a Tuesday or Wednesday will get you the best pricing.
Thanks for the informative Vlog; I'm planning a trip too. 4 adults and 2 kids (4 & 7). As a mode of transport, would you recommend a Campervan or a 4WD? Remoteness/comfort/road traction etc.
Campervan will be fine, road is sealed but is a little windy in places 😊 take your time so you can stop off and enjoy yourself along the way, lots to see on the road
Milford Sound (Correctly fjord) is one of the most isolated places in the world so don't have expectations of Vegas. The bus day trip from Queenstown is an absolute horror. Exhausting. Instead stay at Te Anau. We left Te Anau early like 07.00 and caught the first cruises for the day. Then take your time getting back to Te Anau. And the Te Anau caves trip is great too. Comments about the keas (birds) are all true.
Yeh I think I’d agree on the bus, I’ve not done it but it looks like a very long trip. Good idea to stay in Te Anau like you said, it’s a nice spot and it allows you to take your time going into Milford Sound
Sandflies - I dosed on Vegemite for a week before going to Milford Sound in the hope that they didn't bite and I had less bites than anyone else in the car. Coincidence? Who knows.
You could be onto something! 😅 when I first read your comment I thought you rubbed Vegemite into your skin! That would keep the sandflies down for sure 😂
I’m planning a 4-5 week trip to see both island in November 2025. When do you advise on booking hotels and activities? If I book in advance it doesn’t offer me flexibility if weather changes the circumstances. Should I just pay when I do that activity? Or book online? Paying at the venue offers flexibility but don’t want to miss out if no open spots. For Franz Josep hello hike will there be a high chance that I have to reschedule? Your advice is greatly appreciated!
I think definitely book your hotels, for Milford Sound there are quite a few different boat operators so you could probably book a week or so in advance, so once you get to NZ check the weather and then book your activities I reckon. I’m not sure how busy the helicopter companies are for Franz Josef but they probably won’t be super busy in November so you could book a few days out. I’d book accomodation ahead of time though just so it’s secure 😀
Hi Vanessa. There is only the one Carpark there really, if you look at Google maps on satellite view you will see a huge Carpark right next to the water. About a 10min walk from where the boats leave 😊
Hope you found the tips helpful! If you missed the full video of our adventure in Milford Sound you can watch it here 😊👇th-cam.com/video/5XZVaDQY3w4/w-d-xo.html
Best tips I have ever head for Milford Sound, thanks a lot!
You’re welcome! Are you planning a visit?
Wonderful and informative, the tips helped me plan my trip..thanks guys..much appreciated.
You are welcome! 🤗 enjoy Milford Sound. It’s so beautiful down there!
Did Milford a few years ago, honestly can't remember if we had to pay for parking or not... but I guess there's is a lot of infrastructure that needs to be kept up. Anyway my philosophy is just pay up and enjoy... no grumbling allowed!
Haha yup! I can only imagine the cost for maintaining that road in and out of Milford! Plus there is free parking if you don’t mind the extra walk 😉
Good tips. The rest of our friend group have gone off to do Milford and got Grab one vouchers, I definitely imparted my knowledge of the free carparking a 30 minute walk away, that walk is a really nice bush walk too.
Yeah thanks Shannon! There's only 12 mins from the free car park to the paid one so it didn't add much at all.
I wondered if you added the free parking to Google maps! Wish I had had a proper look before we went 😅
@@AdventuresWithRosy I cannot take the credit for that.
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Thanks again guys for another informative video. Wish I'd seen it before I went in to Milford for the first time 18 months ago - especially about the parking! We were on a schedule, but next time I will certainly be making a more leisurely trip. You're right about the rainfall Chelsea - it's the wettest place in the country. While the rest of us like to measure rain in mm or inches, locals in South Westland are proud to measure it in metres (sometimes more than 7 in a year). Looking forward to Doubtful Sound video - it's on my list for this year.
Amazing how much rainfall they get huh! At first we were worried when we saw all the black clouds when driving in but in hindsight I think that is just Milford sound haha, gotta have rain to see those fantastic waterfalls 😀
Awesome tips guys! My family is headed there in six weeks and your video was by far the most helpful out of around 10 I have seen so far as in it was questions that I mainly would not have thought to ask but are vital knowledge in having a good trip there. Thank you! Love your down to earth, kind style!
Thanks Paul appreciate the feedback! Enjoy your time down there, it’s a beautiful part of the world even when it’s raining 😊 hope the holiday goes well!
This is the first of your videos I watched and it has an absolutely great tip about parking at Milford Sound. The video was very helpful for our trip planning, it prompted me to subscribe! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for watching, appreciate it! It’s a beauty part of New Zealand down there! Make sure you give yourself extra time for the drive too, there are a couple of nice spots to stop along the way including around the tunnel where you will probably see the kea 👍
Tip 6: If stopping at Homer Tunnel and you have roof vents, make sure they're closed. We had a bunch of people pointing at our roof to which a Kea was removing the wire mosquito gauze from the roof vent and ended up with a hole. 🤦🏻
Oh no!!! Pesky Keas 😢
I almost didn't recognize the guy in the video. Lol You look different with your haircut. Good tips guys. You both work good together. Cruise looks awesome. Beautiful scenic views.
Haha yeh I asked them to cut it short so it lasts a while 😅 hope you guys had a nice Christmas & New Years?!
Great tips guys loved the video will defiantly take these on board when we are down there later in the year
Nice! Thanks for watching 😁
Checks email to see what day we are booked (phew midweek peek season lol)
Thanks for the head ups about parking 😬
And just looked at the weather for our booking 🌧 at least the waterfalls will be good!
Great tips thank you
Nice! Enjoy the cruise 😁 we were stressing about the weather but i think it makes Milford pretty spectacular so don’t worry if rain is on the forecast 👍
Tip 6: Try to go when it is raining. It is absolutely stunning with all of the temporary waterfalls you'll see everywhere around you. Especially in the morning.
That’s a very good point! I reckon it’s better in the rain 👍
@@AdventuresWithRosy Remarkably so! I've been to a 117 countries yet I repeat a New Zealand trip every year starting in the Fjordlands because there's just nothing so wonderfully natural like it. Later this year, will be trip 7 back.
Hi, does it mean that we don't need to book it online beforehand and just wait till rainy day and go without booking, the cruise ticket is always available to purchase on the spot? btw, we will be traveling on early Feb.
@@hourui8858 You don't have to book your events so far in advance. Having been to NZ several times, most of the hostels have booking capabilities for you the day before and often for less than what you'd find online.
If you are going in February, you shouldn't have much of a crowd issue although the crowds will be a bit more than in early March when I go. I'd watch the weather leading up to about 4 p.m. and if it shows rain in the morning, go to the Milford. I'd also suggest you drive there from Te Anau.
Also, booking tickets for NZ, I'd suggest doing during their New year sale, which typically starts between January 5th and January 20th. Prices on tickets from LA to Auckland average about $800-1000 round trip on Air New Zealand. One thing to note is Air NZ economy seats are as good as business class on Delta and American if not a bit better. Flying out on a Tuesday or Wednesday will get you the best pricing.
This was great
Thanks 😊 are you planning a visit!?
Thanks, that's really helpful info 😊
You’re welcome! Are you off to Milford soon? Enjoy 😊
@@AdventuresWithRosy I wish I was, but not this year 🙂
Thanks for the informative Vlog; I'm planning a trip too. 4 adults and 2 kids (4 & 7). As a mode of transport, would you recommend a Campervan or a 4WD? Remoteness/comfort/road traction etc.
Campervan will be fine, road is sealed but is a little windy in places 😊 take your time so you can stop off and enjoy yourself along the way, lots to see on the road
Milford Sound (Correctly fjord) is one of the most isolated places in the world so don't have expectations of Vegas. The bus day trip from Queenstown is an absolute horror. Exhausting. Instead stay at Te Anau. We left Te Anau early like 07.00 and caught the first cruises for the day. Then take your time getting back to Te Anau. And the Te Anau caves trip is great too. Comments about the keas (birds) are all true.
Yeh I think I’d agree on the bus, I’ve not done it but it looks like a very long trip. Good idea to stay in Te Anau like you said, it’s a nice spot and it allows you to take your time going into Milford Sound
Hi Bronson and Chelsea.
You forgot one very important tip.... "INSECT REPELLENT" Milford is a sand fly heaven!!!!
Ah good point! We got eaten alive while waiting for the boat but was fine once we were on the boat 😊
Sandflies - I dosed on Vegemite for a week before going to Milford Sound in the hope that they didn't bite and I had less bites than anyone else in the car. Coincidence? Who knows.
You could be onto something! 😅 when I first read your comment I thought you rubbed Vegemite into your skin! That would keep the sandflies down for sure 😂
Thanks for the wonderful video. I am planning to go by end of june. What will be the weather like? Will that be too crowded?
June will be fine 👍 it’s such a great place to go even in bad weather
I’m planning a 4-5 week trip to see both island in November 2025. When do you advise on booking hotels and activities? If I book in advance it doesn’t offer me flexibility if weather changes the circumstances. Should I just pay when I do that activity? Or book online? Paying at the venue offers flexibility but don’t want to miss out if no open spots. For Franz Josep hello hike will there be a high chance that I have to reschedule? Your advice is greatly appreciated!
I think definitely book your hotels, for Milford Sound there are quite a few different boat operators so you could probably book a week or so in advance, so once you get to NZ check the weather and then book your activities I reckon. I’m not sure how busy the helicopter companies are for Franz Josef but they probably won’t be super busy in November so you could book a few days out. I’d book accomodation ahead of time though just so it’s secure 😀
@@AdventuresWithRosy thank you for the advice!
Did you mention the sandflies.They are brutal
Oh yeh that should be tip number 1! Take insect repellent 😅
Hello! Is Bookme only for NZ citizens? Can foreigners use it?
Yup pretty sure everyone can use it 😁
Love the NZ accent. Need wit wither gear.
Haha it took me a second to figure out what you were saying then 😅😅 I always forget how our accent sounds haha
Nice video
Thanks Joe 👍
can I have the location of the carpark that you park?
Hi Vanessa. There is only the one Carpark there really, if you look at Google maps on satellite view you will see a huge Carpark right next to the water. About a 10min walk from where the boats leave 😊
Plan to go in April 2025
Great! Hope you enjoy the trip it’s a lovely part of NZ
How much time it takes to reach mildford by bus from queen town?
It’s a 3.5hr drive in a car so I’m guessing around 4 hr on the bus 👍 well worth it though!
@@AdventuresWithRosy thanks a lot for quick response. We will b travelling in dec .
Nice one! Enjoy your time there, it’s an incredible place 😊
their is a cafe
Ah good to know! There wasn’t one when we were down there but that was during lockdowns etc so maybe that’s why