Coffee plus toilet stop. Optional: pick up snacks, water. From here, the famous Milford Road begins.

Here’s a short, clean description of Mirror Lakes: Mirror Lakes is a quick, scenic stop on the Milford Road, famous for its calm waters that perfectly reflect the Earl Mountains. A short boardwalk leads you across clear wetlands, offering beautiful views and easy photo opportunities in just a few minutes.

Here’s a short description of Monkey Creek: Monkey Creek is a stunning glacier-fed stream on the Milford Road, known for its crystal-clear, ice-cold water and dramatic alpine backdrop. It’s a quick stop where you can enjoy pure mountain air, towering peaks, and some of Fiordland’s clearest waters.

Here’s a short description of the Homer Tunnel: Homer Tunnel is a dramatic 1.2 km engineering marvel on the Milford Road, cutting straight through the mountains to connect the alpine valleys with Milford Sound. Surrounded by steep cliffs and waterfalls, it marks the gateway into Fiordland’s most spectacular scenery.

Here’s a short description: Milford Sound is a breathtaking fiord of towering cliffs, waterfalls, and the iconic Mitre Peak, offering one of New Zealand’s most dramatic natural landscapes.