Sutherland Falls, Waterfall in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Sutherland Falls is a waterfall in Fiordland National Park where water plunges 581 meters in three distinct cascades. The central section drops 248 meters in a single vertical leap.
Donald Sutherland discovered the waterfall in 1880 and initially reported it as 1000 meters high. Surveys later confirmed the actual height of 581 meters.
The waterfall served as a filming location for the Hobbit movies, bringing international recognition to New Zealand's natural landscape. It has become part of how people around the world imagine this corner of the country.
The waterfall can be reached by a 90-minute walk from Quintin Public Shelter along the Milford Track. The route requires standard walking gear and is best done in good weather.
Lake Quill above feeds the waterfall and creates three separate drops. The water descends at a steep angle across the rock face as it falls.
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