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Sight Darran Mountains, Milford Sound

Homer Tunnel

A sight in Darran Mountains, Milford Sound, free to visit and worth about 15 minutes. Best time to go: Daytime.

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Homer Tunnel in Darran Mountains, Milford Sound
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Why go

1.2 km rough-hewn tunnel through the Darran Mountains; watch for kea at the portal.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Milford Sound, alongside 4 activities, 3 outdoor spots and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is The Chasm, 5.7 km away as the crow flies. At about 15 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Darran Mountains
Price
Free
Time needed
15 min
Best time
Daytime

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Milford Sound, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Chasm

    Short forest walk to where the Cleddau River carves holes in the rock.

    Outdoors · 5.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Pio Pio Restaurant

    Milford Sound's only restaurant: Fiordland venison and crayfish, open daily for lunch and dinner.

    Food · 11 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Rosco's Milford Kayaks

    Guided sea kayaking on the fiord with options for beginners.

    Activity · 11 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Milford Sound Cruise

    Boat to the Tasman Sea mouth past Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls and fur seals.

    Activity · 12 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Key Summit Track

    Climb from The Divide to an alpine plateau with views of the Darran and Humboldt ranges.

    Activity · 12 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Gunn Nature Walk

    Easy loop through moss-covered red beech forest to the lake shore.

    Outdoors · 16 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Homer Tunnel is a stop on our South Island Alps & Fiords route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Milford Sound

Homer Tunnel is our only sight pick in Milford Sound; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Milford Sound guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Milford Sound run from 8°C in July to 18°C in February; December is usually the wettest month. For Homer Tunnel itself, we suggest: Daytime.

Modelled monthly averages for Milford Sound from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Milford Sound weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Homer Tunnel, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Homer Tunnel & State Highway 94, Southland Region 9679, New Zealand
Coordinates
-44.76486, 167.98875
Destination
Milford Sound, New Zealand

Homer Tunnel: quick answers

How much time do you need at Homer Tunnel?

Plan on about 15 minutes at Homer Tunnel. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Homer Tunnel?

Our pick: Daytime.

Is Homer Tunnel free?

Yes, we list Homer Tunnel as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Homer Tunnel?

Homer Tunnel is at Homer Tunnel & State Highway 94, Southland Region 9679, New Zealand, in Darran Mountains. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Homer Tunnel?

Homer Tunnel appears on South Island Alps & Fiords, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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