# Mirror Lakes

> Small ponds beside the Milford Road in the Eglinton Valley, reached by a short boardwalk, where still mornings reflect the Earl Mountains.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-mirror-lakes/

Small ponds beside the Milford Road in the Eglinton Valley, reached by a short boardwalk, where still mornings reflect the Earl Mountains. The stop is about an hour from Te Anau. Park in the lay-by and keep to the boardwalk, as the surrounding ground is soft.

- **Nearest town:** Te Anau, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -44.9800, 168.0300

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Te Anau to Milford Sound via Homer Tunnel](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-milford-road/)

## Nearby

- [Homer Tunnel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-homer-tunnel/) – 24 km
- [The Chasm](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-the-chasm/) – 28 km
- [Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-glenorchy-lagoon/) – 31 km
- [Routeburn Track Shelter](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-routeburn-shelter/) – 32 km

## FAQs

### Where is Mirror Lakes?

Mirror Lakes is in Te Anau, New Zealand, at GPS -44.9800, 168.0300.

### Which road trips pass Mirror Lakes?

Mirror Lakes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Te Anau to Milford Sound via Homer Tunnel.

### What is there to see near Mirror Lakes?

Places worth a stop nearby: Homer Tunnel (24 km), The Chasm (28 km), Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway (31 km) and Routeburn Track Shelter (32 km).

### When is the best time to visit Mirror Lakes?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)