On the way to Milford sound

Milford Sounds good to us

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December 3rd 2005
Today we planned to go to Milford Sound, which we had heard is this amazing beautiful place, even in the rain, which was lucky as it was raining, but still clear. So up nice and early for the 2-3 hours drive (120km). On the way we passed through Knobs Flat and some pretty scenery including undulating hill sides with pretty wild flowers and big cliffs with waterfalls and snow topped peaks. We ar ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Fiordland National Park » Milford Sound

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more