Sutherland Falls

Sutherland Falls

Sutherland Falls (Sutherland Falls), likened by the Māori to a "white ribbon," is located on Mount Cook in the central western part of New Zealand’s South Island, near the country’s most famous Milford Sound. With an elevation of over 3,770 meters, Mount Cook features overlapping peaks and spectacular scenery, with patches of snow on its high slopes. Sutherland Falls cascades down from a height of 580 meters, making it one of the largest waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere—and also one of the world’s most renowned waterfalls—with a drop of 580 meters.

Sutherland Falls consists of three magnificent tiers: the first drops 229 meters, the second 248 meters, and the third 103 meters. The entire waterfall system flows down from the 580-meter-high summit, forming a slope of 56 degrees. The falls descend dramatically from two main cliffs on the mountainside, creating an awe-inspiring sight. In addition to steep cliffs, the area surrounding Sutherland Falls is covered with lush rainforest. The waterfall is named after its discoverer, Donald Sutherland, who found it while searching for a new route to Lake Wakatipu. It can be accessed via the Milford Track from the Quintin Public Shelter in New Zealand’s South Island.

Sutherland Falls

Must-visit reason: One of New Zealand’s most famous waterfalls

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/Region where the attraction is located: New Zealand

Province/State where the attraction is located: Southland Region