The Fiords of New Zealand

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November 16th 2008

Published: November 26th 2008

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Milford Sound

Snow-capped Mitre Peak in the background

Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound

Early explorers incorrectly named the fiords in this area "Sounds." They are actually "Fiords" that were gouged out by glaciers and flooded by the sea when the glaciers later receded.

Milford Sound is regarded as one of the scenic wonders of the world, and not to be missed during a visit to New Zealand.

But many Kiwis regard Doubtful Sound as even more scenic, and because it's more remote, it receives fewer tourists than Milford Sound. I was fortunate enough to experience a day cruise on Doubtful Sound, but one experience I want to have when I come back to New Zealand (someday) is an overight cruise and kayak trip. The peace and serenity of Doubtful Sound is supposed to be an unforgettable experience, and it's a great way to see dolphins and penguins close up.

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Laura Polt

CaminoGirl

Hometown: Seattle, Washington USA I finally took that trip around the world that I always wanted to do. The catalyst was my experience with breast cancer in 2005, which taught me that if you really want to do something, don't wait! As soon as I regained my health (and I'm actually more healthy now than I was before diagnosis), I started planning my trip. I traveled solo for a year, and I met amazing people along the way. My itinerary included Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and Europe. I also added the USA as part of my trip on the way back home. "Camino Girl" refers t... full info

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