Where is Milford Sound?

In Fiordland on New Zealand's South Island—a steep glacial fjord opening to the Tasman Sea inside a World Heritage area.

Why is Milford Sound famous?

Sheer cliffs, waterfalls that explode in rain, and very high annual rainfall—often called one of the world's great scenic fjords.

10°C

Drizzle

9:05:50 PM

Pacific/Auckland

Currency

NZ$ NZD

Best time

Dec–Mar

Population

Varies

Daily budget

$100-200

Where is Milford Sound?: In Fiordland on New Zealand's South Island—a steep glacial fjord opening to the Tasman Sea inside a World Heritage area.
Why is Milford Sound famous?: Sheer cliffs, waterfalls that explode in rain, and very high annual rainfall—often called one of the world's great scenic fjords.

Milford Sound is often referred to as 'the eighth wonder of the world' by renowned author Rudyard Kipling.
The fjord is home to over 250 waterfalls, with the highest, Stirling Falls, plunging approximately 151 meters (495 feet) into the sound.
Milford Sound receives an average of 7,500 millimeters (295 inches) of rainfall annually, making it one of the wettest places in the world.
The area is inhabited by unique wildlife, including the rare black coral, which can live for over 1,000 years and is found at depths of 10 to 40 meters.
Milford Sound is part of the Fiordland National Park, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986 due to its stunning natural beauty and ecological significance.

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