State Highway 94 runs from Te Anau into the heart of Fiordland, climbing through glacial valleys and the Homer Tunnel to the fjord at Milford Sound.
74 mi / 119 km
1 day
November to April
Moderate
Left
Toll-free
Iconic stops
Eglinton Valley
A vast glacier-carved valley of golden tussock ringed by peaks.
Mirror Lakes
Still alpine tarns that reflect the Earl Mountains on a calm morning.
Homer Tunnel
A raw 1.2 km tunnel bored through solid rock, emerging into the Cleddau Valley.
The Chasm
A short rainforest walk to powerful waterfalls sculpting the rock.
Milford Sound
The road's end: Mitre Peak rising from a fjord, with boat cruises to the sea.
Stops on the map
Each numbered marker matches the list above, linked in driving order from 1 to 5. Hover or tap a marker to see the stop name, scroll to zoom, and download the map as an image.
Prefer turn-by-turn navigation? Open the full route in Google Maps with all 5 stops loaded as waypoints in driving order. It opens in a new browser tab.
Tolls & fees
The road is toll-free. In winter, avalanche risk means carrying tyre chains can be a legal requirement, and the road may close at short notice.
No tolls to estimate
Enjoy the drive. Budget instead for fuel, ferries, and parking.
Traffic & road alerts
The single-lane Homer Tunnel is traffic-light controlled and can mean a long wait. There is no fuel or phone signal past Te Anau.
Best maps & planning
Plan your drive and check the latest conditions with these trusted maps and official resources.
Driving tips
- Fuel up and buy food in Te Anau. There are no services on the road itself.
- Leave early to reach Milford Sound for a late-morning cruise before tour buses.
- Carry chains in winter and check the avalanche status before you set out.
Distances, tolls, and seasons are curated planning references and can change. Always confirm current tolls, opening dates, and closures with the official sources linked above before you travel.