6.8 metres!

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...is how much rain falls at Milford Sound in a year. During an average January, the fjord will be on the receiving end of 717mm of rain, or 25%!m(MISSING)ore than London's yearly dose! It's very, very wet around her - certainly the wettest place in New Zealand, and for its altitude one of the wettest in the world. We were lucky in Doubtful Sound - will we be so lucky again as we visit Milford, Doubtful's northern and better-known neighbour?

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Photos

Milford Sound
Under the low cloud and mist, the sound takes on a otherworldly atmosphere.

Shallow Bay
At the far eastern end of Lake Manapouri.

The view from Rainbow Downs
Just outide Te Anau.

Alex and Marco...
...the resident kitten

Humboldt Falls
In the Hollyford Valley