To get to Milford Sound from Auckland, you can either drive or take a flight. The most common route is to drive south to Te Anau, which takes about 16 hours, and then continue to Milford Sound, approximately a 2-hour drive. Alternatively, you can book a direct flight from Auckland to Milford Sound, which significantly reduces travel time. Once at Milford Sound, you can explore the stunning fjord through various boat tours.
No, from what I know, Milford Sound does with about 68% more rain than Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.
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The airport code for Milford Sound Airport is MFN.
Here are some that I know of: The Sky Tower, The Beehive, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Te Papa Museum and Milford Sound are some of the most recognisable.
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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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New Zealanders would say it is famous everywhere but most New Zealanders know where Milford sound is and what it looks like.
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.