28th August 2026 Milford Sound / NZTAState Highway 94 to Milford Sound has reopened temporarily after avalanche risk forced its closure, but motorists have only a few hours to travel before the road shuts again at 4.30pm today.
27th August 2026 Milford Sound / NZTANew Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said State Highway 94 between Te Anau and Milford Sound remains closed from Lower Hollyford Road to Donne River because of avalanche risk, with reopening currently expected from mid to late Friday morning.
25th August 2026 Milford Sound / NZTAMotorists travelling to Milford Sound are being warned to expect further closures on State Highway 94 as the annual avalanche season begins.
20th August 2026 MCERT / Milford SoundThe government is seeking a 30-year concession to build new public toilets and a pilot shelter at Milford Sound Piopiotahi Aerodrome.
17th July 2026 Milford Sound / NZTAState Highway 94 between Te Anau and Milford Sound / Piopiotahi has reopened after being temporarily closed while checks were carried out following last night’s earthquake.
9th July 2026 Milford SoundQueenstown Airport is marking the 70th anniversary of the proving flight that led to commercial air services at Milford Sound | Piopiotahi.
15th June 2026 Milford SoundAirways New Zealand says live camera feeds and surveillance data are now successfully transmitting from Milford aerodrome to its Queenstown Remote Operations Centre.
12th December 2025 Milford Sound / Ngāi TahuSouthland District Council is selling its stake in MSTL, which manages the destination’s infrastructure, including the harbour and visitor terminal.
20th October 2025 Milford Sound / RealNZRealNZ has enhanced its premium product at Piopiotahi Milford Sound, partnering with Altitude Tours and Michelin-trained chef Tom Hishon for a new experience.
10th September 2025 Milford Sound / NZTANew Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says work is being done to reduce the avalanche risk to visitors at Milford Sound.
3rd September 2025 Milford Sound / NZTAPart of State Highway 94, from Hollyford to Westgate, is under an area warning due to an avalanche hazard.
2nd September 2025 Milford Sound / NZTAState Highway 94 between Te Anau and Milford is expected to open around 10am.
