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Milford Sound Travel Guide: 241 reviews and 657 photos

Milford Sound, in New Zealand's South Island, is a 22km-long breathtakingly beautiful fjord, flanked by the 1695 metre high Mitre Peak. It was named after Milford Haven in Wales by John Grono, the Welsh captain of a seal ship in the 1820s. In Maori it was known as Piopio-tahi which means 'lone thrush' after a local folk tale.

Milford Sound was created around one million years ago by moving glaciers. About 10,000 yeasr ago the ice melted, creating the Tasman Sea.

Last visit to Milford Sound: Nov 1995
Intro Updated Sep 20, 2004
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Reviews (9)

Kea Warnings Or Dangers (1)

In the car park at The Chasm, is a kea, a New Zealnd mountain parrot, just sitting there. I didn't expect it to be so... more travel advice

Pathway Off The Beaten Path (4)

A beautiful and easy pathway is laid out which we follow in a circuit over the chasm, where there is a good view of the... more travel advice

The power of water Off The Beaten Path (4)

Over the years, water has sculpted these impressive rock formations along the canyon walls. more travel advice

Thick forest Off The Beaten Path (4)

The walk up through the forest from the car park to The Chasm is very pleasant. There are still large areas in New... more travel advice

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Restaurants (1)
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Comments (2)

Nemorino Apr 3, 2007 at 1:02 PM Report Abuse

I've always wanted to visit Milford Sound. Well, not always, but ever since a colleague of mine went there and loved it. She also took that cruise, or a similar one.
kyoub Sep 25, 2004 at 2:24 PM Report Abuse

A cruise on Milford Sound is on my wish list. After reading your tips, I must start wishing harder.