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  • The spectacular Stirling Falls on Milford Sound..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • The spectacular Stirling Falls on Milford Sound..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Tourists on a cruise ship on Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A plane flies over Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand.. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A Real Journey's tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A Real Journey's tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A tourist boat passes Lady Bowen Falls on Milford Sound. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A Real Journey's tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A tourist ship close to the spectacular Stirling Falls on Milford Sound..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • The spectacular Stirling Falls on Milford Sound..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • The spectacular Stirling Falls on Milford Sound..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • The spectacular Stirling Falls on Milford Sound..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • The spectacular Stirling Falls on Milford Sound..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A  tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Tourists on a cruise ship flying the New Zealand flag on Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Tourists on a cruise ship on Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Tourists on a cruise ship on Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the distance. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Dolphins swim alongside a tourist cruise ship on Milford Sound. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A Real Journey's tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A Real Journey's tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A tourist boat passes Lady Bowen Falls on Milford Sound. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A tourist boat passes Lady Bowen Falls on Milford Sound. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • The spectacular Stirling Falls on Milford Sound..Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A tourist boat passes Lady Bowen Falls on Milford Sound. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A tourist boat passes Lady Bowen Falls on Milford Sound. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A plane flies over Milford Sound, South Island, Mew Zealand.. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A Real Journey's tourist cruise ship dwarfed by the steep cliff faces of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. .Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Ma¯ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • The Milford Adventurer returns to harbour after a tourist cruise on Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background.  Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in M?ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in M?ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in M?ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in M?ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in M?ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in M?ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in M?ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in M?ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in M?ori) is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination..Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head and The Lion, 1,302 metres (4,272 ft), in the shape of a crouching lion. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, while seals, penguins, and dolphins frequent the waters and whales can be seen sometimes..Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain many hundreds of temporary waterfalls can be seen running down the steep sided rock faces. .The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day, with between 550,000 and 1 million visitors in total per year. This makes the sound one of New Zealand's most-visited tourist spots, and also the most famous New Zealand tourist destination.  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A plane flies over Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer looks for a position to take pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 30th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer looks for a position to take pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A photographer takes pictures of Mitre Peak at sunset. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound,  Milford Sound, New Zealand. 29th April 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A panoramic view of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand.  Milford Sound is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park. 23rd July 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A panoramic view of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand.  Milford Sound is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park. 23rd July 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A panoramic view of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand.  Milford Sound is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park. 23rd July 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • A panoramic view of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand.  Milford Sound is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park. 23rd July 2011. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Mitre Peak at sunrise. Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park, rising to 1,692 metres from the water of the sound. it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point. Milford Sound, New Zealand. Photo Tim Clayton
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  • Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • The Kingston Flyer is moved into position the 'old fashioned way' in preparation for another trip on the 14km of track..Lost in Time on the South Island of New Zealand..You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • Doubtful Sound, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • Bottlenose Dolphin surf the bow wave of the tourist vessel 'The navigator' which runs overnight cruises on Doubtful Sound, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • Bottlenose Dolphin surf the bow wave of the tourist vessel 'The Navigator' which runs overnight cruises on Doubtful Sound, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • Doubtful Sound, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • Reflections of solitude in the tranquil Doubtful Sound....You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand... From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • The engine driver stokes the fire on the Steam Train the Kingston Flyer, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • The Kingstone Flyer, a steam train operates on 14km of track. South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • Passengers enjoy a good old fashioned singalong while sailing on the Steamship TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • Bra's line the fence ouside the entrance to the Cardrona ski resort near Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • The Car wash...Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • The black sheep of the family...a field near Invercargil, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • 'The Remarkables' mountain range is caught by the fast fading light. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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  • The Kingston Flyer steam train refuels at Kingston, South Island, New Zealand...You would be forgiven for thinking you'd just stepped out of a time machine while travelling around the South Island of New Zealand.. From the misty shades of grey in the fiord of Doubtful Sound, to the fully operational Steamboat the TSS Earnslaw; the Lady of the Lake on Lake Wakitepo, this beautiful island is a Tardis for tourists!..The South Island of New Zealand is roughly the size of England, but it's population of less than a million people means much of the land remains free from human development. It's breathtaking views, and it's climate, could be likened to a cross between Scotland and Scandinavia, and around every corner is mostly unspoilt natural beauty....The Commercialised resort town of Queenstown is the nerve centre of the islands tourism industry, providing the more adventurous thrill seeker with jet boating, skydiving, bungy jumping, and paragliding to name just a few of the more adventurous activities..Queenstown also provides numerous Lord of the Rings tours into middle earth.. In stark contrast the TSS Earnslaw, The Vintage Steamship which has graced the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912 provides daily voyages to Walters Peak and a step back in time for it's passengers. The voyage even includes a good old fashion sing-a-long to songs of yesteryear...Just forty five minutes out of Queenstown the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train still operates on 14km of track using two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives built in 1925 and 1927 respectively, although the Flyer's history began much earlier in 1878 when it operated between the main south line and Gore..Fijordland on the south Western side of the Island has some of the world's greatest treks; indeed the Milford Track is often booked up way in advance...
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