Milford Sound, Coastal fiord in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
The fiord extends 15 kilometers inland from the Tasman Sea, featuring vertical rock walls that rise 1,200 meters directly from the water.
Captain John Grono discovered this inlet in 1812 and named it after Milford Haven in Wales, while Captain John Lort Stokes later registered it as Milford Sound.
The Maori name Piopiotahi honors the extinct native bird piopio, which held significance in the traditions of the Ngāi Tahu people.
Visitors can reach Milford Sound via a 118-kilometer road from Te Anau, with regular boat tours departing from the terminal throughout the day.
The underwater observatory at Harrison Cove allows visitors to descend 10 meters below sea level to observe black coral and marine life without getting wet.
Location: Southland District
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
GPS coordinates: -44.67300,167.92500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:02
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