Milford Sound itself is one end of the famous Milford Track - a 3-day walk through very grand mountain and bush country. At the sound, there are day boat tours of the Sound, and longer cruises of New Zealand's Fiordland available by routine charter. Kayaking and fishing are also on offer.
The very steep mountains, carved by glacier from granites, offer superb rock climbing on sound rock, and many of the peaks (Tutoko, Madeline, etc) offer high grade climbs. Tutoko is about 8km from the coast and is approaching 2800m, so the country gradient is steep - and grand. Usual access is by road or by air from Te Anau township.
There is an airstrip at Milford Sound itself, suitable for small and medium planes. Otherwise there is a larger airport at Lake Te Anau/Manapouri.
Milford Sound
Are you sure you mean the weta? In several visits to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, I've never been bothered by the wetas. Sand-flies and mosquitoes yes.
It is in the south of the South Island near Milford Sound.
Milford Sound is found in New Zealand's Fiordland. Which is a 2 1/2 hours drive to get to Milford Sound from Te Anau.Doubtful Sound is found in New Zealand's Fiordland. You can take a day tour which includes 3- 4 hours cruising in the Doubtful Sound.
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The airport code for Milford Sound Airport is MFN.
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neither. Milford sound is a classic Fiord - steep-walled valley sides, and entering the sea.
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi is a natural world heritage site. It is a fjord with two waterfalls.
Milford Sound is located on the south-west coast of the South Island of New Zealand, in the area know as Fiordland.
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There is an airstrip at Milford Sound itself, suitable for small and medium planes. Otherwise there is a larger airport at Lake Te Anau/Manapouri.
New Zealanders would say it is famous everywhere but most New Zealanders know where Milford sound is and what it looks like.
Milford Sound
Are you sure you mean the weta? In several visits to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, I've never been bothered by the wetas. Sand-flies and mosquitoes yes.