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Milford Sound (Māori: Piopiotahi, officially gazetted as Milford Sound / Piopiotahi) is a fiord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island within Fiordland National Park, Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve, and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site.
Situated on the west coast of the South Island, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi is a must-see with its towering peaks, cascading waterfalls and jaw-dropping views.
The Milford Sound (also called Piopiotahi), one of New Zealand’s most popular sights, is located just a few hours away from Queenstown and Te Anau on the South Island. In 2008, the Milford Sound took the #1 spot on TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice World Destinations.
Beginning under the watchful eye of Rahotu / Mitre Peak, Milford Sound Piopiotahi runs 16 kilometres to the Tasman Sea. A treasure trove of ecological delights awaits within this steep, narrow, glacially carved valley. Discover dolphins, penguins, and seals safe within the protection of the Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve. Explore the ...
Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve is a marine reserve covering an area of 690 hectares (1,700 acres) in the Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, in Fiordland on New Zealand's South Island.
Milford Sound (Māori: Piopiotahi) is a small village located deep within Fiordland National Park in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It is located at the head of the fiord also called Milford Sound. The village and fiord are one of the most visited places in New Zealand, receiving about one million day visitors per year.
Declared by British writer Rudyard Kipling as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” Milford Sound/Piopiotahi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in New Zealand. And it’s easy to see why! The fiord’s scenery is super dramatic, with heaps of powerful waterfalls, steep mountain peaks, and lush forests.
Piopiotahi Milford Sound. Often described as the “eighth wonder of the world”, the jewel in Fiordland’s crown and one of New Zealand’s top travel destinations, Piopiotahi Milford Sound was carved by glaciers thousands of years ago during the ice ages.
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.
The Milford Track starts on Lake Te Anau. From Te Anau, take a bus or private transport to Te Anau Downs (30 minutes), then a boat trip to Glade Wharf at the head of Lake Te Anau (1 hour 15 minutes). The track finishes at Sandfly Point on Milford Sound.