Milford Sound

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The incorrectly named Milford Sound (it's really a Fiord but who cares) must be one of the most incredibly places on the planet. Discovered not by Cook or Abel Taman but by a Welsh fisherman , it is a place of amazing scenery. Set in Fiordland National Park the drive to Milford must be among one of the most incredible in the world with massive valleys, snow capped mountains, turquoise streams and mirror lakes. Sorry if this is starting to sound like a bad travel guide, but its pretty amazing stuff. . . .

Milford itself has to be seen to be believed huge rock cliffs plunge straight into the sea and when it rains, and it rains lots, about 7 meters a year, the whole place becomes one big waterfall. For once it didn't rain on us and we got one of the best days we have seen in New Zealand so far, ha, that makes up for the Franz Josef glacier!!

Our trip to Milford was just a one day visit from Queenstown, this involved sitting on a bus for most of the day but it was worth it. Anyway, enough nonsence just check out the photos, which don't do the place justice.

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Photos

Mitre Peak
On the right, at the start of Milford Sound. One of the most photographed sights in NZ.

Waterfall
One of the few permanant waterfalls

Kea
Alpine Parrot, quite rare, only found in Fiordland (we think)

Comments

[mum]

rare bird
Jack`s just re-assembled one!! Pictures absolutely beautiful.

[Dad]

WoW
what else can you say, but WoW! Fantastic pics. dad

[Carol Mills]

pictures
Hi, Ryan says good pictures, but who are the couple at the start of your blog? Are they descendants of John's? love Carol x

[Nicola/Char/Habs]

Hooooooooollll!
As said by Harriet at the pics (cool if you didn't get it!).Looks absolutley fantastic.