Milford Sound

　　Milford Sound is located on the South Island in the southwestern part of New Zealand and is the most accessible and beautiful of all the country's fiords. Rudyard Kipling once called it one of the eight wonders of the world, and it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990. The Milford Sound area has preserved much of New Zealand’s pristine natural beauty, featuring ancient rainforests covered with large tree ferns and serving as a haven for endangered wildlife.

　　The region receives an annual rainfall of 6,813 millimeters, making it one of the wettest inhabited areas in New Zealand and the world. Due to the high precipitation, numerous temporary waterfalls form in the high mountain gorges, cascading down into the water below in a spectacular display. Fiordland National Park (New Zealand’s largest national park), Milford Sound Marine Reserve, and Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site are all located within Milford Sound. With its stunning landscapes, Milford Sound attracts over a million visitors each year, making it New Zealand’s busiest tourist destination.

　　Milford Sound Top Reason to Visit: New Zealand’s most famous tourist attraction Continent: Oceania Country/Region: New Zealand Province/State: Southland Region