Milford Sound


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Mil·ford Sound

 (mĭl′fôrd′)
A fjord, about 17 km (11 mi) long, on the southwest coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is noted for its spectacular waterfalls and mountain scenery.
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Highlights include stays in Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin and a cruise through the Milford Sound and a journey on the TranzAlpine Express.
Highlights include the cruise through Milford Sound, a traditional Maori concert and a journey on the TranzAlpine Express.
It passes a myriad of small islands and inlets on its journey through the Milford Sound from Wellington to the tiny harbour village of Picton.
The single-prop Cessna 207 was flying from Te Anau to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, when it came down near Gertrude Saddle.
The filly is yet to win but ran another blinder when just denied by Milford Sound in a hot Naas handicap last time.
I also traveled to beautiful Milford Sound and learned about the history of the fjord--how It was carved out by glaciers, and the wildlife that lives there.
ITINERARY: Fly From UK to Sydney Overnight Arrive Sydney For 2nt Pre Cruise Stay Embark Ship for your 12nt Full Board Cruise Melbourne, Australia Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound Dunedin, New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand Picton, New Zealand Tauranga, New Zealand (Overnight in Port) Disembark Ship Auckland 2nt Post Cruise Stay Fly from Auckland to the UK Overnight
Once complete, the ship will showcase the best of Australia, calling on such iconic destinations as Melbourne, Cairns and Hobart; as well as New Zealand with stops at the likes of Milford Sound, Wellington and Tauranga.
You also get wildlife tours chucked in - Milford Sound Nature Cruise and the Otago Peninsula Package with Monarch Wildlife Cruises.