[2025 Fiordland National Park Attraction] Travel Guide for Monkey Creek (Updated Jul)

On the way to Milford Sound, you will pass Money Creek and Homer Tunnel. These two are very good viewpoints. You can see the unique V-shape, and the mountain spring water can directly fill the water bottle. The tunnel is narrow and can only accommodate one car. You have to wait for the car to pass. In between, you will admire the wonders of nature and feel the insignificance of human beings in nature⛰️ #localtravel #familytravel #goodplaceforfamily

If you have plans to go to New Zealand during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday I believe everyone will not miss Milford Sound, but what I want to introduce today is not Milford Sound. It is Monkey Creek that you must pass before going to the fjord. This place is often overlooked. Just turn a corner and the scenery in front of you will be very different. Driving along the Milford Highway, as the car windows fog up, Monkey Creek is waiting for you at the next turn. There are no monkeys here, and no monsters playing drums by the stream. Only the cool air from the Southern Alps of New Zealand And a clear stream that you can drink directly You may wonder, how is it possible for such pure water to exist? But that’s how nature works – the simplest things are often the most precious. As I drank the stream water, I thought: People should learn from this stream. Sometimes, taking a detour and flowing slower will make the water clearer. It is recommended to come here during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday Because there is still some snow on the mountain in this season, the air is fresh and not biting, and there are not many tourists. Standing in this canyon, you will suddenly understand that taking a vacation not only allows you to get away from work, but also gives your heart a chance to be gently awakened by the echoes of the valley. ⸻——Sharing of travel information———— ▪️Location: Monkey Creek, located in Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand, near Milford Road (State Highway 94) ▪️Transportation: Drive along SH94 from Te Anau for about 1.5 hours ▪️Features: Alpine streams, drinkable glacial meltwater, magnificent canyons and snow-capped mountains ▪️Recommended time to visit: During the long holidays from May to June, there are fewer people, the climate is cool and clear, and it is suitable for a short stay and relaxation #Dragon Boat Festival good places

First photo is at Monkey Creek on the way to Milford Sound and no prizes for guessing where the second photo is. Sorry North Island but the South Island has so much more to see and do. The glow worm caves at Te Anau were awesome and Milford Sound was amazing.