Thursday, December 15, 2011

Milford Sound

Milford Sound, a fiord (a long, narrow inlet carved by glacial activity) northwest of Queenstown, is one of the most beautiful areas in New Zealand.  Vaulting cliffs and a plethora of waterfalls define this rainforest area.  We arrived by bus (4 hours one way) and boarded a large vessel for cruising around Milford Sound.

Vista on the way to Milford Sound

First view of the Sound!!

View from the Mariner cruising the fiord.

Setting out for the Tasman Sea

Looking back to the pier

Winding our way back from the Tasman Sea

Sheer walls along the fiord.

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