Milford Road

While the majority of New Zealand is a road tripper's paradise, we would say that the coastal region of the southwest - and specifically, the journey along Milford Road - contains some of the most breathtaking scenery in the nation.

On the west coast, you will find glaciers, beaches, and rain forests in a land so beautiful that it used to sandwich itself with Middle Earth. And the 75-mile trip down Milford Road (or the State Highway 94) from Te Anau to Milford Sound is, without a doubt, the main highlight of the journey! This meandering road leads you to Fiordland Nature Reserve, the biggest national campground in New Zealand and a World Heritage Site. Though it skips some notable attractions such as Mirror Lake and The Abyss, the breathtaking alpine landscape still makes this trip so remarkable!

Last but not least, Milford Sound is the ultimate endpoint of Milford Road. It is a picturesque fjord that serves as a host to Miter Peak - a magnificent peak that climbs a mile straight up from the ocean!

Country: New Zealand

Founded: 1935

Length: 158.1 miles