“The Road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must follow, if I can.” ― The Lord of the Rings Milford Sound is not only the most famous tourist spot in New Zealand, but also one of the world's top travel destinations, attracting up to 1 million visitors per year. It's often referred to as the 8th World Wonder. With such a reputation, my expectations were high. Despite its name, Milford Sound is actually a fjord rather than a sound. The difference is that a fjord is an underwater valley carved by glaciers, while a sound is usually formed by the flooding of a river valley. The name was given due to an incorrect assumption from James Cook. There is only a single, 116 km long road from Te Anau to Milford Sound. Most people visit from Queenstown, which adds another 175 km. You can either drive the 582 km (round trip) yourself or take one of the many bus tours. A more adventurous (and expensive) option is to take a small aircraft.…
No comments yet. Log in to reply on the Fediverse. Comments will appear here.