Milford Sound is the most stunning natural attraction in New Zealand, lies deep within the Fiordland National Park. Actually, It is a fiord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island within Fiordland National Park. Fiordland National Park is the largest of the 14 national parks in New Zealand and occupies the southwest corner of the South Island. The national park has an area of 12,607 square kilometres and acts as a major part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. Milford Sound is popular for the magical combination of its scenic mountain peaks, ink-dark waters and spectacular dramatic forest-clad cliffs.
There is a peak called Mitre Peak, which is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand, located on the shore of Milford Sound. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. The popularity behind this iconic mountain peak is its amazing location. The elevation of this peak is around 1,692 m, i.e. just over a mile, from the water of Milford Sound. The peak is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, with Mitre Peak not even the tallest one, however from most easily accessible viewpoints, Mitre Peak appears as a single point. The State Highway 94, which is one of the most scenic roads in New Zealand is only road access to Milford Sound.
Milford Sound includes two parmanent waterfalls, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain the huge amount of water can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces that line the fiord. The Bowen river plunges from the hanging valley over the 162-metre Lady Bowen Falls and drains into the head of Milford Sound. The Lady Bowen falls is responsible for providing electricity for the Milford Sound settlement by feeding a small hydroelectric scheme, and are also the water source for the settlement. George Bowen (the fifth Governor of New Zealand) who named the Lady Bowen Falls after his wife Diamantina Lady Bowen. The second-highest waterfall in Milford Sound is the Stirling Falls, which is 151 m in height. It must be a wonderful experience of having the power of 151 meter glacier water falling on top of you.
Milford Sound wildlife is very fascinating which includes some of the most beautiful and unique animals and plants in the world. The animals like Seals, dolphins and penguins are mostly seen here. Native rainforest fringes the cliffs, containing precious birdlife which is an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International because it is a breeding site for Fiordland penguins. Milford Sound is the most popular tourist spot of New Zealand which is visited by around 550,000 to 1 million tourists every year.
Despite its remote location and long journey times from the nearest population centres, it is still able to attracts many tourists around the world. The tourists can take the advantage of boat tours which usually last one to two hours. By road, Milford Sound is 291 km from Queenstown and 278 km from Invercargill. Most of the tour buses are available from Queenstown. The various activities like Tramping and canoeing are possible in the scenic area of Milford Sound.
There is a peak called Mitre Peak, which is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand, located on the shore of Milford Sound. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. The popularity behind this iconic mountain peak is its amazing location. The elevation of this peak is around 1,692 m, i.e. just over a mile, from the water of Milford Sound. The peak is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, with Mitre Peak not even the tallest one, however from most easily accessible viewpoints, Mitre Peak appears as a single point. The State Highway 94, which is one of the most scenic roads in New Zealand is only road access to Milford Sound.
Milford Sound includes two parmanent waterfalls, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain the huge amount of water can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces that line the fiord. The Bowen river plunges from the hanging valley over the 162-metre Lady Bowen Falls and drains into the head of Milford Sound. The Lady Bowen falls is responsible for providing electricity for the Milford Sound settlement by feeding a small hydroelectric scheme, and are also the water source for the settlement. George Bowen (the fifth Governor of New Zealand) who named the Lady Bowen Falls after his wife Diamantina Lady Bowen. The second-highest waterfall in Milford Sound is the Stirling Falls, which is 151 m in height. It must be a wonderful experience of having the power of 151 meter glacier water falling on top of you.
Milford Sound wildlife is very fascinating which includes some of the most beautiful and unique animals and plants in the world. The animals like Seals, dolphins and penguins are mostly seen here. Native rainforest fringes the cliffs, containing precious birdlife which is an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International because it is a breeding site for Fiordland penguins. Milford Sound is the most popular tourist spot of New Zealand which is visited by around 550,000 to 1 million tourists every year.
Despite its remote location and long journey times from the nearest population centres, it is still able to attracts many tourists around the world. The tourists can take the advantage of boat tours which usually last one to two hours. By road, Milford Sound is 291 km from Queenstown and 278 km from Invercargill. Most of the tour buses are available from Queenstown. The various activities like Tramping and canoeing are possible in the scenic area of Milford Sound.
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