Milford Sound is the only one of Fiordland’s sounds accessible by road. The drive from Queenstown is 179 miles (over four hours – longer with frequent photo stops) and 75 miles from Te Anau (about two hours). The scenery is gorgeous along the way but exhausting during a one-day round trip. Most people prefer to book a tour by bus or coach so they can enjoy the views and an occasional nap. Be forewarned: Milford Sound gets very busy midday when everyone arrives almost simultaneously. An exhilarating alternative is flying over the stunning Southern Alps either by plane or helicopter. The ride is expensive but the memory will last forever.