{"id":7759,"date":"2024-11-25T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=7759"},"modified":"2024-11-25T11:58:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:58:21","slug":"the-ultimate-nature-retreat-welcome-to-milford-sound-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/the-ultimate-nature-retreat-welcome-to-milford-sound-lodge\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Nature Retreat: Welcome To Milford Sound Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you take a journey to one of the most spectacular corners of New Zealand &#8211; Fiordland National Park &#8211; you want to get as close to nature as possible. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milfordlodge.com\/\">Milford Sound Lodge<\/a> takes you there, with stylish and secluded chalets enveloped in breathtaking, natural beauty. Set right on the doorstep of the iconic Milford Sound, and with a front-row seat to Fiordland\u2019s waterfalls, rivers and peaks, the Milford Sound Lodge is truly incomparable.<\/p>\n<p><em>Discover for yourself on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/the-southern-drift\">The Long White Cloud<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/destinations\/australia-and-new-zealand\/new-zealand\">New Zealand Luxury Tour\u00a0<\/a><\/em><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Location<\/h2>\n<p>When seeking out this nature retreat in New Zealand, you\u2019ll drive down one of the world\u2019s most awe-inspiring alpine drives, through the mountains, meadows and rainforests of Fiordland National Park. As you come to the end of the road, you\u2019ll see the Milford Sound Lodge, blending beautifully with the natural surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Fiordland is one of the wildest places in New Zealand\u2019s South Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where protected natural beauty thrives. It\u2019s an ancient and sacred landscape known to the original M\u0101ori inhabitants as Te W\u0101i Pounamu \u2013 the greenstone waters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12697 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Mitre-Peak-Sunset-Milford-Sound-Fiordland-National-Park-Te-Anau-Southland-South-Island-New-Zealand-1262279377-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"Towering peaks, shiny dark blue water of Milford sound, with grasses in the foreground and a pink and blue cloudy sky\" width=\"800\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Mitre-Peak-Sunset-Milford-Sound-Fiordland-National-Park-Te-Anau-Southland-South-Island-New-Zealand-1262279377-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Mitre-Peak-Sunset-Milford-Sound-Fiordland-National-Park-Te-Anau-Southland-South-Island-New-Zealand-1262279377-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Mitre-Peak-Sunset-Milford-Sound-Fiordland-National-Park-Te-Anau-Southland-South-Island-New-Zealand-1262279377-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Mitre-Peak-Sunset-Milford-Sound-Fiordland-National-Park-Te-Anau-Southland-South-Island-New-Zealand-1262279377-1536x975.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Mitre-Peak-Sunset-Milford-Sound-Fiordland-National-Park-Te-Anau-Southland-South-Island-New-Zealand-1262279377-1320x838.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Mitre-Peak-Sunset-Milford-Sound-Fiordland-National-Park-Te-Anau-Southland-South-Island-New-Zealand-1262279377.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find very few buildings here and Milford Sound Lodge is the only place to stay in Milford Sound for independent travellers. It\u2019s a rare and special opportunity to stay within the grounds of a World Heritage Site in luxurious lodgings.<\/p>\n<p>The lodge is a serene nature retreat nestled among the soaring mountains, the rushing Cleddau River, and the ancient beech tree forests, the guardians of Fiordland. Here you\u2019ll feel miles away from the outside world, yet it\u2019s just 1.5km from the Milford Sound Cruise Terminal where you can board a boat to explore the magnificent Milford Sound or walk the famous Milford Track.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>You may also enjoy reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/five-star-sustainable-hotel-new-zealand\/\">This New Zealand Forest Retreat Combines 5-Star Luxury with Sustainability<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>The Chalets<\/h2>\n<p>When you travel on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-gb\/tours\/the-long-white-cloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Long White Cloud luxury guided tour<\/a><\/strong>, you\u2019ll enjoy a two-night stay in either a Riverside or Mountain View Chalet at the Milford Sound Lodge. Both chalets are elegantly designed with comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms, and cosy underfloor heating.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s the views that are the real star of the show. Just look out your private window or relax on your outdoor deck and be mesmerised by the tumbling river, lush rainforest and unhindered mountain views just a step away. It\u2019s the most extraordinary way to reconnect with nature and sit in harmony with this ancient land.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/view.png\" alt=\"A wooden whale at Milford Sound lodge, with a gravel forecourt, pinyin tables and trees, with mountain int he background.\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/view.png 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/view-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Bookmark for later: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/rugged-luxury-trip-new-zealand\/\">Rugged luxury: Why a Trip to New Zealand Might Surprise You<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s To Eat?<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll start each morning with an enticing continental breakfast of freshly baked pastries, bread, spreads, homemade muesli, yoghurt, orange juice and coffee. The best part? It\u2019s delivered to your chalet so you can enjoy breakfast in bed with a spectacular view.<\/p>\n<p>For lunch and dinner, head to the Milford Sound Lodge\u2019s restaurant, Pio Pio. With a delectable menu focusing on locally-sourced Fiordland produce, this is world-class dining in a World Heritage region.<\/p>\n<p>The mouthwatering dishes include \u200b\u200bFiordland wild venison tenderloin, Marlborough salmon, and local Blue Cod, paired with New Zealand\u2019s best wine and craft beers. And while the menu is lavish, you\u2019ll feel right at home alongside the friendly Kiwi hospitality and warm atmosphere. You can even drop in throughout the day for a coffee and a snack, or to swap stories with your fellow travellers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_jNzQqBXxb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_jNzQqBXxb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Milford Sound Lodge (@milfordsoundlodge)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Amenities<\/h2>\n<p>The Milford Sound Lodge may be remote &#8211; but that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll be roughing it in this luxurious nature retreat. The lodge has everything you\u2019d expect for a comfortable stay, from a Super King bed and an ensuite bath and shower to flat-screen TVs and underfloor heating and a heater.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have a kitchenette in your chalet or 24-hour access to a well-appointed and well-equipped kitchen. There\u2019s also a laundry room and free Satellite Wifi internet across the lodge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Stay ahead of the game: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-travel-trends\/\">These Are 2025\u2019s Most Exciting Luxury Travel Trends<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Things To Do in Fiordland National Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fiordland is a natural playground brimming with extraordinary activities from short walks and longer hikes to cruises, scenic flights and kayaking trips. We\u2019ll take you on a tranquil cruise on Lake Manapouri to marvel at the Fiordland scenery, from forest-clad mountains to waterfalls, beaches and islands.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12699 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mac-gaither-YqK3Qrit1Gw-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Bright green plants, ferns and trees shine in the sunlight, with mountain in the background at Milford Sound track.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mac-gaither-YqK3Qrit1Gw-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mac-gaither-YqK3Qrit1Gw-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mac-gaither-YqK3Qrit1Gw-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mac-gaither-YqK3Qrit1Gw-unsplash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mac-gaither-YqK3Qrit1Gw-unsplash-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mac-gaither-YqK3Qrit1Gw-unsplash-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also take a deeper dive into nature with a guided walk along a section of the legendary Milford Track. It\u2019s one of the most renowned walks in the world and you\u2019ll learn all about its unique wildlife and rich heritage from local experts on an easy-going, half-day walk.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you\u2019ll board a modern catamaran to cruise the Milford Sound, known unofficially as the \u201ceighth wonder of the world\u201d. Watch on in awe as you sail by sheer granite cliffs and waterfalls tumbling out of forest-clad peaks, and keep your eyes peeled to spot rare Fiordland Crested Penguins nesting on the rocks. This is an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12698 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Travel-tourist-destination-landscape-of-Milford-sound-in-New-Zealand-1068535378-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The bow of a boat on dark blue waters surrounded by mountains and waterfalls.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Travel-tourist-destination-landscape-of-Milford-sound-in-New-Zealand-1068535378-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Travel-tourist-destination-landscape-of-Milford-sound-in-New-Zealand-1068535378-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Travel-tourist-destination-landscape-of-Milford-sound-in-New-Zealand-1068535378-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Travel-tourist-destination-landscape-of-Milford-sound-in-New-Zealand-1068535378-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Travel-tourist-destination-landscape-of-Milford-sound-in-New-Zealand-1068535378-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Travel-tourist-destination-landscape-of-Milford-sound-in-New-Zealand-1068535378.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If this beautiful nature retreat sounds perfect for you, take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/the-long-white-cloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Long White Cloud luxury guided tour<\/a><\/strong>. This remarkable 19-day trip takes you through the wonders of New Zealand from the North to the South Island. See stunning volcanic craters at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, enjoy a boutique wine tour in idyllic Arrowtown, explore the bioluminescent caves of Waitomo, and partake in a traditional M\u0101ori H\u0101ng\u012b feast in Rotorua, all while staying in impeccable hotels and lodges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Discover more about our small group journey to New Zealand: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/napier-new-zealand\/\">Napier, New Zealand is a Gateway to the Glamorous 1930s<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s So Special About Milford Sound?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its magical combination of mountain peaks, deep dark waters, dramatic waterfalls and tree filled cliffs, Milford Sound has to be seen to be believed. Described as one of the most beautiful places on earth, it will simply take your breath away. Visitors can enjoy this stunning setting from both water and land.<\/p>\n<p><em>You may also be interested to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-gold-journey-2\/\">100% Meaningful, 100% Memorable: Why Every Luxury Gold Journey Matters<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Was Filmed At Milford Sound?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milford Sand has unsurprisingly been used as a filming location for many movies, most notably all three Lord of the Rings films, The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002) and\u00a0The Return of the King\u00a0(2003), all based on J. R. R. Tolkien&#8217;s famous book. Milford Sound also featured in Mission: Impossible \u2013 Fallout, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Alien: Covenant and Willow.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12700 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Green and yellow covered peaks tower around a bright blue lake with a thin, white waterfall cascading downwards at Milford Sound in New Zealand.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-1160x770.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200-1320x877.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Large-Amazing-aerial-view-of-Fiordland-National-Park-on-scenic-flight-from-Milford-Sound-to-Queenstown-New-Zealand-1280110200.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Milford Sound A Wonder Of The World?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is much discussion as to what are the current &#8216;Wonders of the World&#8217;, with various lists one can refer. 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