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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Glacial landform in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  8 km from Te Wahipounamu


We drove through the rain to get to the first boat out into Milford Sound on New Zealand’s South Island. And it was well worth it. Even in the rain it’s a spectacular place — there are hundreds of waterfalls that only appear when it’s raining.


  Experienced by Ed Maughan


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travelers stories about Hill in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Hill in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  8 km from Te Wahipounamu


I just simply cannot resist the charm of mountains with a snowy peak, there is something about it, and it gets me every time.


  Experienced by Aston Yao


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travelers stories about Highland in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Highland in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  8 km from Te Wahipounamu


Just another Shot from one of my favourite countries in the world. I drove to Milford Sounds not knowing what to expect. The weather was cloudy and it rained a lot. Getting there was one of the biggest adventures of my life. The street from Te Anau to Milford Sounds is just pure wilderness. Nothing around but cheeky Kea’s, amazing mountains and incredible nature. I couldn’t count how often I just stopped an just watched nature around me. Finally I arrived in Milford Sounds but paying 230$ for a little shiptour was just to much, so I just drank a coffee and drove back, exploring the way I came.


  Experienced by Tobias Stonjeck


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travelers stories about Waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  8 km from Te Wahipounamu


On the way into Milford Sound, NZ, we spotted many waterfalls trickling down the steep mountainsides. Most leaving amazing trails as the water made its way down.


  Experienced by Jeremy Manoto


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travelers stories about Hill station in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Hill station in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  8 km from Te Wahipounamu


It's almost like another world above the clouds. Rocky, towering mountains overshadowing a tropical looking oasis waterfall lake


  Experienced by Jeremy Manoto


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travelers stories about Glacier in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Glacier in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  12 km from Te Wahipounamu


Taken in Milford Sound, New Zealand. This was taken late in the afternoon on a rain-free day.


  Experienced by Peter Hammer


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travelers stories about Hill station in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Hill station in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  12 km from Te Wahipounamu


Milford Sound in New Zealand has some of the fastest changing weather in the world. One minute blue skies, the next black clouds with heavy rainfall. We were lucky enough to experience both in a matter of minutes, but what comes with that is some of the most spectacular moving clouds we’ve ever seen. Clouds seamlessly engulf mountains and change your view in seconds. Here I caught midst of a moment where mountain rainforests fade away into the fog.


  Experienced by Ewan Robertson


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travelers stories about Fjord in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Fjord in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  12 km from Te Wahipounamu


After a beautiful cruise through the Milford Sound Fjord in New Zealand we saw the sun set behind the mountains. Beautiful :)


  Experienced by Friso Baaij


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travelers stories about Stream in Cleddau River, New Zealand

Stream in Cleddau River, New Zealand

  15 km from Te Wahipounamu


I had arrived to work on the airport at Milford and even though the sun had set by the time I finished, I raced back to the Cleddau river that I had crossed earlier in the day. Down to a suitable rock to balance the camera (travelling with work, I didn’t have room for my tripod) The lighting was lingering just long enough for me and this is the result.


  Experienced by Mark Thompson


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travelers stories about Hill station in Homer Tunnel, New Zealand

Hill station in Homer Tunnel, New Zealand

  22 km from Te Wahipounamu


This was our view upon exiting the Homer Tunnel as we began our descent down to Milford Sound. Ominous clouds, cascading rain-fed waterfalls, and some amazing cliffs.


  Experienced by Adam Edgerton


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travelers stories about Watercourse in Milford Sound Highway, New Zealand

Watercourse in Milford Sound Highway, New Zealand

  23 km from Te Wahipounamu


On the way to Milford Sound, theres a single road that cuts through the wilderness. one stop is called the Mirror Lakes. perfectly reflecting!


  Experienced by Ardiss Hutaff


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travelers stories about Road trip in Milford Sound Highway, New Zealand

Road trip in Milford Sound Highway, New Zealand

  23 km from Te Wahipounamu


The drive to Milford Sound is always worth it. My breath was stolen at every turn of the road, and I just never wanted it to end.


  Experienced by Marjorie Teo


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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Lake Marian, New Zealand

Glacial landform in Lake Marian, New Zealand

  29 km from Te Wahipounamu


Lake Marian track leads to this final lake where you can see a full reflection to the mountain peaks behind in the lake. the track itself goes through a forest with some interesting birds that you can see along the way.


  Experienced by Nishant Dania


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travelers stories about Highland in Lake Marian, New Zealand

Highland in Lake Marian, New Zealand

  29 km from Te Wahipounamu


I did this hike to Lake Marian because people told me the reflection of the mountains would be amazing. After 3 hours of walking I arrived and couldn’t see anything because of the clouds… how disappointing! But instead of the beautiful reflection I found this antlers standing on a rock by the lake and I got instantly reminded of my hometown Hirschhorn (translated it means “horn of the deer”). After travelling for 7 months and being away from my home this made me smile and gave me new strengh. I will never regret this hike, because unexpected events are always the best.


  Experienced by Tanja Zöllner


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travelers stories about Mountain in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

Mountain in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

  34 km from Te Wahipounamu


Seeing one of New Zealand’s great walks from the air has only made me want to hike it on the ground even more! I can’t imagine what the scale of these mountains must be like from the ground.


  Experienced by Alistair MacKenzie


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travelers stories about Hill in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

Hill in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

  34 km from Te Wahipounamu


During our two-week trip to New Zealand, we took three days to hike along the Routeburn Track. The first day, we were met with torrential rain, and the second day, we were met with heaps of snow. The hike was very difficult for those first two days, but the third day opened up with sunshine and peace. We came to an opening in the path, and were greeted to this sight: a huge valley with the Routeburn River in sight. We finally had a moment of peace after an arduous two days. I look at this photo, and I feel relief.


  Experienced by Riley Woolf


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travelers stories about Hill station in Earnslaw Glacier, New Zealand

Hill station in Earnslaw Glacier, New Zealand

  47 km from Te Wahipounamu


It is amazing that we are able to access the most remote parts of the world so quick and easy. It is like you are on a complete other planet. I had so much adrenaline in my blood and I was amazed by the pure nature during this helicopter flight I took.


  Experienced by Thomas Hetzler


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Dart River-Te Awa Whakatipu, New Zealand

Mountain range in Dart River-Te Awa Whakatipu, New Zealand

  48 km from Te Wahipounamu


I shot this from a plane on a scenic flight through Fiordland National Park in New Zealand. It was so amazing to see the patterns of the river from above, observing how it carved its path into the landscape, before feeding Lake Wakatipu at its mouth.


  Experienced by Alistair MacKenzie


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Rob Roy's Glacier Car Park, New Zealand

Mountain range in Rob Roy's Glacier Car Park, New Zealand

  74 km from Te Wahipounamu


As we climbed through the valley, a white-turquoise river began to appear, it was obvious we were coming to a glacier, however, the real beauty hid beyond the glacier, as the rough mountains spiked through the valley almost like a non-passable gate, we knew we couldn’t go any further. New Zealand is truly amazing.


  Experienced by Will Turner


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travelers stories about Mountain in Twelve Mile Delta, New Zealand

Mountain in Twelve Mile Delta, New Zealand

  78 km from Te Wahipounamu


Walking at sunset is one of the small things that I miss about New Zealand. Something simple, but stunning every single time.


  Experienced by Tyler Lastovich


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