#Milford Sound-New Zealand South Island

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Milford Sound, New Zealand is a glacial landform located in the Fiordland National Park in the southwest of New Zealand's South Island. It was listed as a "World Natural Heritage" by UNESCO in 1990. It means "first wild thrush" in Maori. There are many famous waterfalls and peaks in Milford Sound, such as Bowen Falls, the 160-meter-high Fairy Falls and the 146-meter-high Stirling Falls. The height of Mount Mitre is 1,692 meters. Other peaks include Lion Mountain, Elephant Mountain, etc., all of which are special landscapes created by glacial terrain. During the sightseeing boat trip, you will have the opportunity to see wild seals lazily basking in the sun on the rocks. The mountain walls on both sides of the entire Milford Sound have been eroded by glaciers and are very steep. The melted snow on the top of the mountain has formed countless waterfalls. It takes about an hour to go back and forth from the ship's dock to the estuary. Milford Sound in New Zealand is a very popular tourist attraction. Taking a sightseeing boat to see the beautiful scenery of the Milford Sound glacial fjord is a must-do itinerary when visiting the South Island.