Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Top Attractions in Milford Sound

Milford Sound Essentials

Milford Sound, or Piopiotahi, is a glaciated fjord within Fiordland National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection features the 1,692-meter Mitre Peak and permanent waterfalls like the 162-meter Bowen Falls and 155-meter Stirling Falls. The area is home to New Zealand fur seals and the Milford Discovery Centre, which houses the country's only floating underwater observatory. Glacial features like the Pembroke Glacier and distinct rock formations including The Lion and The Elephant define this remote wilderness landscape.

Milford Sound Essentials — Map

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Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Fjord featuring dramatic sheer rock faces, waterfalls, and unique marine life. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Mitre Peak

Iconic mountain rising 1,692 meters directly from the shores of the fjord. Its distinctive shape resembles a bishop's mitre.

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Hineteawa / Bowen Falls

The Bowen Falls, also known as Lady Bowen Falls, is a popular tourist attraction at Milford Sound, a fiord in New Zealand.

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Stirling Falls

A 155-meter permanent waterfall fed by glaciers that drops vertically into the deep waters of the fjord.

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Milford Discovery Centre

Located in Harrison Cove, this facility features New Zealand’s only floating underwater observatory, viewing 10 meters below the surface.

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Seals

A colony of New Zealand fur seals, or kekeno, often found basking on the rocks at Seal Point.

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Pembroke Glacier

An ancient hanging glacier visible above the northern walls of the fjord, serving as a primary source for local waterfalls.

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The Lion

A prominent 1,302-meter peak named for its resemblance to a crouching lion when viewed from the water.

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The Elephant

A rock formation reaching 1,517 meters, named for its likeness to an elephant's head and trunk.