Best Time to Visit Fiordland

October to April

Months to avoid: June to August (winter. Milford Road closures frequent, very cold, short days)

Recommended stay: 3-5 days

Plan Fiordland for October to April. Give it 3-5 days. The window to avoid is June to August (winter. Milford Road closures frequent, very cold, short days).

What the season gets you

• Milford Sound in rain is actually the best time, waterfalls cascade from every cliff
• Doubtful Sound has dolphins, penguins, and almost no other boats
• Milford Track is consistently rated one of the world's best hikes