See the fjords of Milford Sound

“From leaving the dock to returning and disembarking took about two and a half hours, during which we glided through the fjord’s quiet, royal blue waters, concerned with nothing but enjoying the views of the snow-topped cliffs. The boat had an enclosed top deck which allowed for viewing the Sound from behind glass, and the lower deck had a large area in the front and back that was out in the open, where we gathered to experience the scenery close up and attempt to capture its magnificence on camera. On the way out, we peered over the edge of the bow and watched as a half dozen dolphins leapt in and out of the water at the base of the boat, riding along with us. We saw seals sunbathing on the rock, looking perfectly content to call this serene place home. I’m not one to get excited over wildlife, but those seals really excited me. The captain pulled us right up to a waterfall, where we were able to see a rainbow reflected in the mist, the beauty of which was enough to distract us from the fact that we were getting utterly saturated.”

“On my cruise out to the Tasmanian sea and back, all the way through the fjord I was mesmerised by the sight of Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. Just like Mitre Peak, I had seen so many photos of them and realised that you need to see them with our own eyes to to see the scale and beauty of them.”