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Outdoors Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound

Mirror Lakes

An outdoor spot in Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound, free to visit and worth about 15 minutes. Best time to go: Calm morning.

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Mirror Lakes in Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound
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Why go

Short boardwalk to still ponds reflecting the Earl Mountains.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Milford Sound, alongside 4 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Lake Gunn Nature Walk, 16 km away as the crow flies. At about 15 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Eglinton Valley
Price
Free
Time needed
15 min
Best time
Calm morning

Nearby

The 4 closest curated picks in Milford Sound, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lake Gunn Nature Walk

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

    Outdoors · 16 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Key Summit Track

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

    Activity · 26 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Homer Tunnel

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

    Sight · 29 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Milford Track

    Four-day Great Walk ending at Sandfly Point in Milford Sound.

    Activity · 30 km straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More outdoor spots in Milford Sound

Another curated outdoor spot in Milford Sound. 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 Mirror Lakes itself, we suggest: Calm morning.

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 Mirror Lakes, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Te Anau Milford Highway, Fiordland 9679, New Zealand
Coordinates
-45.02836, 168.01137
Destination
Milford Sound, New Zealand

Mirror Lakes: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mirror Lakes?

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

When is the best time to visit Mirror Lakes?

Our pick: Calm morning.

Is Mirror Lakes free?

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

Where is Mirror Lakes?

Mirror Lakes is at Te Anau Milford Highway, Fiordland 9679, New Zealand, in Eglinton Valley. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mirror Lakes?

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

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