New Zealand, Fiordland
A glacial valley run to the Homer Tunnel and a fiord surrounded by vertical rock.
Length
119 km
In miles
73.9 mi
Driving time
3 hr 43 min
Atlas rating
9.6 / 10
The run
Te Anau to Milford Sound, following the SH94. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Avalanche closures in winter, carry chains
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 14 May 2026
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