Milford Sound lies within Fiordland National Park, a stunning 1.2 million-hectare World Heritage area in the southeast of New Zealand’s South Island. Carved out long ago by ancient glaciers, its sheer cliffs are staggering, and its deep waters are home to dolphins, seals, and penguins. It is a renowned destination that entices thousands of visitors each year.

Not actually a sound, but a fiord, Milford Sound was carved by glaciers that once made their way to the sea. Milford Sound is famous for its waterfalls, many rival the world’s most famous falls, particularly on a rainy day, of which Fiordland has many.