Outdoors Cleddau Valley, Milford Sound
The Chasm
An outdoor spot in Cleddau Valley, Milford Sound, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: After rain.
Why go
Short forest walk to where the Cleddau River carves holes in the rock.
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 Pio Pio Restaurant, 5.0 km away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Cleddau Valley
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- After rain
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Milford Sound, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Pio Pio Restaurant
Milford Sound's only restaurant: Fiordland venison and crayfish, open daily for lunch and dinner.
Food · 5.0 km straight-line - 2Rosco's Milford Kayaks
Guided sea kayaking on the fiord with options for beginners.
Activity · 5.3 km straight-line - 3Homer Tunnel
1.2 km rough-hewn tunnel through the Darran Mountains; watch for kea at the portal.
Sight · 5.7 km straight-line - 4Milford Sound Cruise
Boat to the Tasman Sea mouth past Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls and fur seals.
Activity · 6.1 km straight-line - 5Milford Track
Four-day Great Walk ending at Sandfly Point in Milford Sound.
Activity · 17 km straight-line - 6Key Summit Track
Climb from The Divide to an alpine plateau with views of the Darran and Humboldt ranges.
Activity · 17 km straight-line
On these curated routes
The Chasm 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
2 more curated outdoor spots 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 The Chasm itself, we suggest: After rain.
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 The Chasm, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- State Hwy 94 & The Chasm Walk, Southland Region 9679, New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -44.72043, 167.95212
- Destination
- Milford Sound, New Zealand
The Chasm: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Chasm?
Plan on about 20 minutes at The Chasm. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit The Chasm?
Our pick: After rain.
Is The Chasm free?
Yes, we list The Chasm as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is The Chasm?
The Chasm is at State Hwy 94 & The Chasm Walk, Southland Region 9679, New Zealand, in Cleddau Valley. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Chasm?
The Chasm appears on South Island Alps & Fiords, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Chasm to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Milford Sound.
Plan Milford Sound
- Milford Sound travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Milford Sound weather by month
- Queenstown to Milford Sound 71 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.