Overview of Milford Mariner cruising Milford Sound.

Pete Seaward

Milford Sound

The pot of gold at the end of Milford Hwy (SH94) is sublime Milford Sound (Piopiotahi). Rising above the fiord’s indigo water is Mitre Peak (Rahotu), the deserved focal point of millions of photographs. Tapering to a cloud-piercing summit, the 1692m-high mountain appears sculpted by a divine hand.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Milford Underwater Observatory

    Milford Underwater Observatory

    Milford Sound

    Run by Southern Discoveries, this small observatory is NZ's only floating underwater observatory, with displays on the unique natural environment of the…

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