Experience the breathtaking Milford Sound, a fiord in Fiordland National Park, on a scenic cruise. Witness stunning waterfalls, towering cliffs, and abundant wildlife.
Currency
NZD ($)
Best time to visit
December to February
Languages
English
Coordinates
-44.688ยฐ, 167.933ยฐ
Key facts
1Milford Sound is actually a fjord, not a sound
2It receives around 7 meters of rain per year, making it one of the wettest inhabited places in the world
3The fiord is home to the iconic Mitre Peak, standing at 1,689 meters
Timeline
1812: First European sighting by John Grono
1952: Milford Track opened, increasing tourism
1990: Fiordland National Park inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site