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	Milford Sound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) is located on the south west corner of the South Island of New Zealand.
		Milford Sound is located about five hours' drive from Queenstown; many tour buses to the Sound depart from there, as well as much pricier helicopter tours.
		Milford Sound is named for Milford Haven in Wales, and the Cleddau River which flows into it is similarly named for a Welsh namesake.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Milford_Sound (558 words)

	Fiordland \| Milford Sound
		The road to Milford Sound is considered to be one of the world’s finest alpine drives.
		Visitors to Milford normally opt for a cruise of the sounds by launch, and the experience for most is unforgettable.
		With the exception of the Milford Deep Shuttle, all departures on the sound visit the Observatory as part of a Milford Sound Cruise.
	www.travellink.co.nz /media/category.asp?UID=116 (414 words)

	MILFORD SOUND - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		Milford Sound is the most northerly of the fiords indenting the south-western coastline of the South Island; it occupies the trunk portion of a formerly glaciated valley system cut deeply below the surrounding mountains.
		The Arthur and Cleddau Rivers occupy the Milford Valley and enter the head of the fiord; a delta built across the mouth of the Arthur Valley by the Cleddau River is slowly cutting off part of the Sound to form a freshwater lake.
		Milford Sound offers what is probably the most spectacular fiord scenery in the southern hemisphere, and the well-known and striking views of Mitre Peak from the head of the fiord form the subject of innumerable paintings, postcards, posters, and pictorial postage stamps.
	www.teara.govt.nz /1966/M/MilfordSound/MilfordSound/en (642 words)

	Destination Fiordland Milford Sound-Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Milford is by far the best known of all of the fiords and the only one that can be accessed by road.
		It is approximately 16km from the head of the fiord to the open sea, which means visitors can comfortably travel the length of the fiord to open ocean and return on one of the many cruise options available in one and a half to two hours cruising time.
		Motorists are advised to fill vehicles with petrol in Te Anau, although supplies are available at Gunns Camp in the Hollyford Valley and at Milford Sound.
	www.fiordland.org.nz /Explore-Fiordland/Milford-Sound (429 words)

	Milford - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Milford (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Milford was settled in 1639 as part of New Haven Colony, and was a popular summer resort until the 1920s; it was incorporated as a city in 1959.
		Milford has a fine natural harbour on Long Island Sound and was a major oystering centre from the mid 19th century until pollution ruined the business late in the 20th century.
		Previous to this, the earliest-known use of the phrase occurred in the pamphlet, "Ye Slaves," written by George Milford and published in December, 1912.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Milford (235 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		Doubtful Sound cruises are more expensive, because they are much longer and more involved: You must take a boat across Lake Manapouri, then a motor coach trip on a rough road over Wilmot Pass and down to Deep Harbor, where you finally board another boat for the actual Doubtful Sound cruise.
		Milford is a longish drive on a twisty (albeit spectacular) road.
		The road to Milford is terrific, though,going through the tiny tunnel is an adventure, and just through the tunnel on the left is a spectacular natural rock-whirlpool formation, for a short walk.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=3&tid=34455497&numresponses=3&start=0 (752 words)

	Milford Sound things to Do (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		On an Adventurer Cruise, take in the magic of Milford Sound and then, (conditions permitting), head further out to the mighty Tasman Sea and the wild West Coast, before returning to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory to discover the myriad of life forms underneath the dark waters of the fiord.
		The incredible Mitre Peak, which at a height of 1,692 meters (5,560 feet), is one of the highest mountains in the world to rise directly from the ocean floor, as well as stunning waterfalls that crash down into the serene waters.
		The Milford Track walk is from Te Anau to Milford Sound - a three and a half day walk which has been described as "the most beautiful walk in the world".
	www.ki-wi.co.nz /Milford_Sound.htm (618 words)

	Ellen Isaacs: Travel journal: Kayaking Milford Sound
		I called Milford Sound Sea Kayaks to see if we could get on their twilight kayak for that night and there was room, which was great.
		Milford Sound is about 4 hours from Queenstown and we had to get there by 4pm for the kayak, so off we went.
		Along the drive from Queenstown to Milford, Walendo re-told me the story of how he and Chris had gotten together when he was in NZ 11 years ago.
	www.izix.com /personal/travel/newzealand/day2.php (2448 words)

	Milford Sound New Zealand Fiordland Milford Sound Cruises Kayaking Activities
		From Te Anau the road winds down the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys then through the Homer Tunnel to be met by Mitre Peak towering from the glassy waters of Milford Sound.
		Milford Sound is the most famous and accessible of the fiords.
		Boat trips on the Sound are a must and allow sightings of dolphins and seals and provide close up views of the awesome scenery.
	www.atoz-nz.com /milford.asp (256 words)

	Wheelchair Traveller - Milford Sound New Zealand
		The sheltered harbour of Te Anau Downs is the departure point for Milford Track walkers, famous for their mountain reflections the Mirror Lakes are a calm day attraction, Lake Gunn is a wonderful picnic spot, the views of The Divide are breathtaking, as are the Chasm's spectacular waterfalls.
		Milford Sound is actually a fiord, rather than a sound since the erosive effects of a glacier, not a river, formed it and subsequently flooded by the sea.
		The first day dawned misty and cold, but with every kilometre that we neared Milford the sky cleared, until on arrival we were presented with a picture postcard scene of the 1692m Mitre Peak basking in the sun against a clear blue sky.
	www.apparelyzed.com /support/holidays/worldwide/newzealand-milfordsound.html (994 words)

	Milford Sound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Milford Sound is the end of the Milford Track.
		A ferry takes trampers across the sound to the small town of Milford, where this picture was taken.
		The sound is technically a fjord, and the top ten feet or so is fresh water, with salt water below.
	www.vic.com /new_zealand/milford/images/milford.html (66 words)

	Milford Sound New Zealand Fiordland National Park Milford Sound Scenic Flights
		Milford Sound is a 'must see' for any visitor to New Zealand.
		Your flight to Milford Sound is a journey into a wilderness area of astounding geological diversity on a breathtaking scale.
		On the horizon lie the Tasman Sea and Mitre Peak, guardian of Milford Sound.
	www.milfordflights.co.nz /info.asp (569 words)

	Milford Sound - The scenic icon of New Zealand - Mitre Peak
		The scenic icon of New Zealand is the picture-perfect view of Mitre Peak mirrored in the glassy waters of Milford Sound.
		Milford Sound’s majestic grandeur is symbolised by the perfection of this scene of sheer rock walls, 1700 metres high, plummeting into the fl depths of the fiord.
		Milford Sound comes a close second to the mountains of Tahiti in recording the highest rainfall in the world.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz /destinations/milford-sound.html (413 words)

	Milford Sound Sea Kayaks
		Milford Sound is situated 120km's north of Te Anau on the South Island of New Zealand.
		Milford lies on the edge of the west coast nestled against the Darren Mountain Range.
		Milford is now one of the hubs of New Zealand's tourist industry, it's reputation is well deserved and only by experiencing Milford Sound can you truly appreciate it's spell binding beauty!
	www.kayakmilford.co.nz /milford_sound.html (395 words)

	Milford Sound
		Milford Sound and the other flooded valleys in Fiordland were all created by glaciers moving through the region, resulting in characteristic landforms which you can see in this and previous photos on this page.
		Looking back towards the east, you can just make out Milford Sound village at sea level on the left, at the base of the Sheerdown Range of mountains, whose highest peak is 1871 meters (6139 feet).
		Milford Sound is also home to a permanent colony of New Zealand fur seals.
	www.richard-seaman.com /Travel/NewZealand/SouthIsland/MilfordSound (864 words)

	natureandco.com - Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
		Milford Sound received an annual average of 6526 mm (257 in.) annually over the period 1969-1998, spread over 180 days of rain per year.
		Temperatures are mild, at least at low altitude: at Milford Sound, over the same period, mean maximum temperature in summer (January) was 18.8 C, against mean minimum temperature of 1.3 C in winter (July).
		Pods of bottlenose dolphins inhabit Milford and Doubtful sounds, and pods of dusky dolphins are also found in the fiords.
	www.natureandco.co.nz /land_and_wildlife/national_parks/fiordland/idx-fiordld.php3 (1231 words)

	Sail Whisper's Log: Milford Sound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The first view of the sound from the Milford wharf landing reveals steep dramatic mountains diving into the deep dark water of Milford Sound.
		From across the sound, we could see Stirling Falls, but worried that by the time we got there it might be enveloped in clouds.
		Milford is very popular and therefore more crowded and has that touristy feel.
	www.sailwhisper.com /logs/news_20050124.html (1651 words)

	Milford Road
		The men who built the Milford Road and the Homer Tunnel in the 1930s were, for the most part, victims of the Depression and directed to the job by the government.
		For the men of the road, and those women who followed their men into this wilderness, life was harsh beyond belief, but the road and tunnel must go through.
		The Milford Road avalanche hazard is managed by a specialist avalanche control team which, enables the road to remain open with optimum safety to all road users.
	www.milfordroad.co.nz /html/about.html (267 words)

	Milford Track, New Zealand Great Walks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Milford Track (53.5 kilometres) is in the heart of spectacular Fiordland National Park, part of the Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area and is administered by the Department of Conservation on behalf of the New Zealand public.
		All Milford Sound cruises return in time to connect with the 5 pm bus to Te Anau.
		Alternatively overnight accommodation is available at the Milford Sound Backpackers Lodge (limited campsites also) or on one of the overnight cruise boats on Milford Sound.
	www.doc.govt.nz /Explore/002~Tracks-and-Walks/Great-Walks/Milford-Track/index.asp (472 words)

	Milford Sound Barbeque Bus New Zealand - BBQ BUS Fiordland Queenstown
		Located in 3 million acres of the Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is a "must-see" for any traveler.
		sounds early but, you'll appreciate that we leave early to avoid the crowds.
		We are visiting a place called Milford Sound yet a region called Fiordland.
	www.milford.net.nz (865 words)

	The Helicopter Line New Zealand
		Milford Sound is often described as the eighth wonder of the world.
		Breathtaking landing at Milford Sound and contrasting glacier landing on the neve of the Franz Josef Glacier.
		Fly from Queenstown by aeroplane to Milford Sound, enjoy views of mountains, lakes and fiords of Fiordland National Park.
	www.helicopter.co.nz /milford.asp (364 words)

	Milford Sound -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The sound source may be a violin, an automobile horn, or a barking dog.
		The site covers sound production in current Hollywood blockbusters as well as addressing classical and international films that were influential in the history of cinematic sound.
		Contains a decade-by-decade chronology of film sound with images from each era, audio clips of pioneer Thomas Edison, links to supplemental information on various inventors and corporations, and a comparative index of different film sound processes.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9052667?tocId=9052667 (899 words)

	Fiordland \| Cruise Milford Sound
		Milford Sound is the most famous and accessible of the grand glacier carved fiords of Fiordland.
		Most cruises also offer a visit the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory as part of their package (this is included in the cost of the trip).
		Twilight is a special time at Milford Sound and yours to enjoy as you cruise throughout this magnificent fiord.
	www.travellink.co.nz /media/page.asp?UID=35 (629 words)

	Milford Sound photo - Steve & Kathy photos at pbase.com
		We had fabulous views of the sound, including two of the most famous Milford Sound icons; Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls (we didn't get any pictures while kayaking, so I scanned in a postcard showing Mitre Peak).
		I realized the sound was large, but got a really appreciation of the scale when one of the large cruise ships passed by Bowen Falls and it looked like a little toy boat.
		The steep granite cliffs surrounding the sound don't soak up any of the rain, so it all runs directly into the sound and creates a layer of fresh water on top of the salt water.
	www.pbase.com /image/39325061 (601 words)

	Milford Sound
		It began with the drive to Milford Sound, one of the world's famed scenic routes.
		Out of the tunnel, it was only a short drive further to the head of Milford Sound.
		One option to avoid the long drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound is to fly there and hop a cruise upon arrival.
	www.eugenewei.com /images/nz/milford_sound (1820 words)

	Milford Sound Scenic Flights Queenstown New Zealand Milford Sound Flightseeing
		Milford Sound Scenic Flights is one of the region's most experienced flightseeing operators, flying visitors to and from Milford Sound for over 20 years.
		Milford Sound Scenic Flights has scenic flights from both Queenstown and Milford Sound, or why not truly experience the magic of Milford Sound with one of our flight combos, which includes a coach trip and cruise on Milford Sound with the flight.
		Milford Sound Scenic Flights is a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved operator.
	www.milfordflights.co.nz (225 words)

	Milford Sound Tour New Zealand - Beechwood Lodge Accommodation.
		Marine life to be seen at Milford Sound includes: bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and penguins.
		A 'sound' is a river valley that has been flooded due to the land sinking below sea level.
		Early Europeans exploring the Southern Coast line bestowed the names of Sounds onto these dramatic valleys, the mistake can be understood when you realise that many of these early sailors were of English and Welsh extraction and were not familiar with fiords.
	www.beechwoodlodge.com /milford_sound.htm (189 words)

	Milford Sound Select : Milford Sound New Zealand Cruises, Tours & Scenic Flights, Queenstown NZ Activities, Tour & ...
		MILFORD SOUND - a unique concept for those wishing for the best Queenstown to Milford experience.
		Our tours are based on taking limited numbers of visitors on a comfortable and personalised guided scenic tour, complete with a range of memorable sightseeing activities, into one of the world's most spectacular Heritage areas.
		At Milford Sound we will take you out onto the water in a custom built cruise boat.
	www.milfordsoundselect.com (169 words)

	Glenorchy Air - Milford Sound
		Many people tell us that flying through this magnificent landscape to Milford Sound is one the most memorable experiences of their New Zealand visit.
		On all our Milford Sound excursions we return via the glaciers of the Olivine ice plateau and Barrier range, weather permitting.
		At Milford you will cruise on the 9.00am, 11.00am, 1pm, 3.00pm or 5.00 pm cruise boats during the high season (October - April) which cruise the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea and back to the wharf at the Visitor Centre.
	www.glenorchy.net.nz /milford.html (351 words)

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