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Milford Sound Milford Sound is one of the most beautiful places on earth It is a fiord of spectacular beauty and natural grandeur, carved by ancient glaciers. The deep, icy blue waterway flows to the Tasman Sea and is set amongst the towering peaks of the majestic Fiordland National Park. Milford Sound is a 'must see' for any visitor to New Zealand. As well as a flight into or out of Milford, a cruise on the Sound is a great way to discover and experience the many sights on offer. On your visit to Milford Sound, a camera is an absolute must. Photo opportunities abound, from spectacular scenic wonders, such as the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak, to the abundant wildlife - dolphins, seals and penguins all in their glorious natural habitat. Flying To Milford Sound Stretching on forever, an untouched world of peaks and valleys, from mountains to sea, a landscape forged by the rapid retreat of the great glaciers. From Queenstown across the Southern Alps to Milford, take an unforgettable scenic flight over the rugged backcountry of Central Otago, over the untamed World Heritage area of Fiordland and on out to the rugged coastline of the Tasman Sea. Your flight to Milford Sound is a journey into a wilderness area of astounding geological diversity on a breathtaking scale. Take off from Queenstown to fly above the jagged, sunburned hills and goldfields of Skippers Canyon, then westward to where the great glacial fed rivers empty into Lake Wakatipu. Here green pastures reach into vast beech forests where turquoise waterfalls tumble from hidden, secret lakes. As your plane climbs into the very heart of the mountains, rank upon rank of snow tipped peaks stretch out in all directions. On the horizon lie the Tasman Sea and Mitre Peak, guardian of Milford Sound. The flight from Queenstown to Milford is an unforgettable insight into the natural world at its unspoilt best. Coach, Cruise and Flight Combos Experience one of the most beautiful places on earth from the air, the water, and from ground level. The road trip to Milford Sound is one of the world's finest alpine drives. Winding through ancient beech forests, your coach stops often so you can take in the views of mirror lakes and crystal clear waterfalls before descending the Homer Tunnel into valleys dwarfed by towering mountain peaks. A superb view of Mitre Peak heralds your arrival at the fiord. Surrounded by some of the most magnificent scenery in the world, you'll board a cruise boat to explore the fiord and its passage to the Tasman Sea. From the luxiuriant mosses and ferns clinging to sheer rock faces to immense peaks rising straight from the ocean depths, the entire experience is truly awe inspiring. The power of the waterfalls, the abundant wildlife including dolphins, seals and penguins makes this boat ride one you'll never forget. Listen to the informative commentary and enjoy the refreshments onboard. The last stage of this incredible journey is the flight home from Milford airstrip. From the air, the true enormity and diversity of this wilderness region becomes apparent. Fly across the mountain ranges and Beech forests of the Southern Alps, above the famous Milford Track and Sutherland Falls before you reach the beautiful Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown airport. |
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