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Milford Sound, inlet of the Tasman Sea, indenting SW South Island, New Zealand. Part of Fiordland National Park, it is a well-known resort area. Mountains rise steeply from the shore to a height of 9,042 ft (2,756 m). Milford SoundInlet of the Tasman Sea, southwestern coast of South Island, New Zealand. About 2 mi (3 km) wide, the sound extends inland for 12 mi (19 km). It was named by a whaler in the 1820s for its resemblance to Milford Haven in Wales. It is the northernmost fjord in Fiordland National Park and is the site of Milford Sound town, one of the region's few permanently inhabited places. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He also owns and operates a large retail pharmacy near the Milford Sound Track in Fiordland, and his preventative medicines have been used by the NZ public for many years. For a truly remarkable experience, guests board the luxurious Clipper Odyssey and sail from the city of Auckland on New Zealand's North Island to the world-famous Milford Sound on the South Island. Bicycle the wineries of Tuscany, sit with praying Monks in Bhutan or plan a solo trek through the Milford Sound in New Zealand. |
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