Milford Sound

Milford Sound Facts

• The breathtaking Milford Sound represents a stunning fjord that ranks as the number one travel destination in the world, by numerous sources.
• The highly respected writer Rudyard Kipling himself once referred to this astonishing location as the eighth wonder of the world.
• In addition to its own rather remarkable beauty, the site also serves as home to an astonishing variety of wildlife, including right whales.
• The area routinely receives copious amounts of rainfall. In fact, it ranks as one of the wettest permanently inhabited regions of the world.

Other Geological Marvels

                    

      Fly Geyser               Kuang Si Falls             Cano Cristales

Milford Sound Physical Description

The gorgeous Milford Sound extends a length of roughly 9.3 mi (15 km). It also remains bordered by enormous and rather sheer rock walls.

In some places along the length of the picturesque fjord, these walls rise to a height of as much as 3,900 ft (1,200 m). Several large individual peaks also line the length. Two of these exceed 4,200 ft (1,280 m) in height.

In addition to such splendor, the magnificent location also boasts two magnificent permanent waterfalls, known as Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls.

After particularly heavy rains, numerous temporary waterfalls also frequently cascade over the steep rocky slopes. Water drenched moss feeds these, and they usually last only a few days, once the rain stops.

At its entrance, this marvel of Nature connects to the Tasman Sea. This occurs at a location known as Dale Point.

Milford Sound Location, Climate, and Wildlife

The fabulous and world-renowned Milford Sound lies in the southwest portion of New Zealand’s South Island, near Australia. More specifically, it sits within Fiordland National Park.

It also forms part of the Piopiotahi Marine Reserve, and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site. The names derive from the language of the native Maori.

This site constitutes the wettest part of the country of New Zealand. The region receives an average annual rainfall of about 252 in (6,412 mm). Rainfall totals of as much as 10 in (25 cm) in a single day sometimes occur.

Such a region easily plays host to numerous species. Some of these include seals, bottlenose dolphins, and several species each of whales and penguins.

Wonders Sharing Its Region

                    

     Ebor Falls             Mou Waho Island       Whitehaven Beach

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