Milford Sound
Discover the magic of New Zealand's most celebrated tourist attraction, Milford Sound. Snuggled in the World Heritage site, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound offers panoramic views of wonderful lakes and towns. The plain is a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs. Owing to its awe inspiring scenic landscapes and natural beauty, Rudyard Kipling rightly described the region as the 'eighth wonder of the world'.
Milford Sound derived its name from Milford Haven a natural harbour in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. It provides a wide variety of activities from placid sightseeing to adrenalin pumping adventure. Te Anau and Fiordland region are renowned as "walking and sight-seeing capital of the world".
Milford Sound – Historic Trivia:
It is believed Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the successive ice ages. As per Maori legend, creation of the fiords is attributed to Tu Te Raki Whanoa, a godly figure.
Milford Sound – Location:
Milford Sound lies 15 kilometers from the Tasman Sea and is enclosed within peaks. Incredible Mitre Peak which is one of the highest mountains in the world ascends from the ocean floor furthermore stunning waterfalls gush down into the waters.
Milford Sound - Climatic conditions:
Milford Sound is deemed as the wettest place in New Zealand and one of the wettest in the world. It’s rains perpetually and heavily in Milford Sound. Since Waterfalls are in their full glory, the beauty of Sound is best observed on a rainy day. Rainfall creates dozens of temporary waterfalls cascading down the cliff.
Recreational Activities in Milford sound:
Milford Sound - Famous walks and treks:
Milford Wildlife mainly comprises dolphins, seals and penguins.
The best places for lodging during a visit to Milford Sound:
Te Anau - 121 km away from Milford Sound
Queenstown - 295 km away from Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a store house of fun and excitement and has something enthralling for all ages.
Milford Sound attractions include:
Mitre Peak and its fantastic waterfalls
The Milford Deep Underwater Observatory - Underwater observatory in Harrison Cove offers an exclusive sight of black corals, 11-legged sea stars and delicate anemones and snake stars which drape themselves around the black coral.
Milford Track: Milford track is renowned as "the finest walk in the world". The wonderful track includes waterfalls, lush rainforest, astounding views and the rain.
Hollyford Track: This walking track offers an easy walk all round the year. While one walks over the track the diversity of vegetation and wildlife along the valley mystefies one and all.
The Milford Road: Way to Milford Sound, Milford Road is a memorable drive into the heart of Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage area.
All along the way on Milford Road, travelers witness Fiordland's most prominent and noteworthy features. To list a few:
Fiordland National Park: Fiordland is the largest and one of the most loved and admired national park in New Zealand.
Doubtful Sound: Nestled in the heart of Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound houses rocky peaks, tropical forest and twisting, hidden inlets.
Hotels in Milford Sound:
