Getting away from it all

A digital detox takes on a whole new meaning in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. For one, it’s enforced – there’s no reception and wifi is pretty temperamental. Secondly, you’re so immersed in the magnificent mountain ranges it’s quite easy to forget all about checking your phone. And if you spend a night in the sounds – which I thoroughly recommend you do – you’ll experience the region without the crowds. At Milford Sound Lodge, the vibe is so blissfully relaxing you’ll feel guilty even looking at a screen (and if you do, there’s still no escaping the slow life as their internet