Milford Sound

Milford Sound is said to be one of the most beautiful places on earth.

It rains over 21 ft annually, and when it does

(which is most of the time and the entire time we were there)

the jagged fiordland mountains are covered in thousands of waterfalls

the entrance to the sound

one of new zealands one laned bridges

(they are all pretty much that way and usually on blind curves?!?)

this one has great views though..

after 24 hrs a day for an entire month, you can get tired of someone..

joe had to go...

just joking

the chasm

beautifully carved smooth rocks blown away by the force of rushing water

these waterfalls are dripping from the glacial wall on top




The best way to see the sound and all the amazing waterfalls is by boat...

it is hard to get good photos in the rain, but without it you dont see as many waterfalls

here are some the best we could take- but the most amazing will be only memories

soaking wet!!

.........hope you didnt have to pee while viewing this......

Fiordlands

the drive from Te Anau to Queenstown

relaxing in the van

lake Te Anau

i love this giant wheat looking plant!!

my favorite sign...

although we came upon it late at night and had no idea what would lie ahead

(washed out road)



sunset on lake Te Anau from my bed in the van

views from a fiordland campground

Mirror Lakes

heading towards the sound

cows & sheep have the best real estate in NZ

(a coastal pic from the catlins that was forgotten)