Milford Sound
Nestled in the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound has been described as one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Discover the beautiful scenery of this famous fiord, including the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak and stunning waterfalls that crash down into the serene waters. Wildlife such as dolphins, seals and penguins are often seen in their natural environment.
Milford Sound Cruises
On the Hollyford Track Option of our Manuka trips, we go for an overnight cruise on Milford Sound aboard the Milford Mariner.
Fiordland
Fiordland
stretches over 124 miles (200 kilometres), from Milford Sound in the north to
Preservation Inlet in the south, and covers 1.25 million hectares. On the eastern
frontier the forest gives way to the drier and pastoral Southland and is defined
by large lakes. The Tasman Coast lies on the western boundary, and to the north
lies the Southern Alps.
Fiordland's extraordinary serrated coastline and
deep branching lakes were carved out by glaciers millions of years ago, leaving
behind a land internationally acclaimed for its spectacular scenery, isolation
and uninhabitied environment, which is now designated a World Heritage Area.
Milford Sound is one of the wettest places in the world and this rain contributes to the area's beauty. Waterfalls tumble down steep mountains to the sea and rain nourishes rich beech forest.
