Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of Milford Sound in New Zealand

The weather was crystal clear on the way there, and we were even treated to a breathtaking full rainbow (P2). However, by the time we reached the cruise dock, a fierce downpour had set in.

Despite the rain, which veiled the green mountains on either side, the waterfall scenery was nothing short of spectacular, offering an abundance of natural beauty. The rain transformed the fjord, giving rise to numerous “temporary waterfalls” that added a dynamic charm to the landscape. In this sense, our timing couldn’t have been more perfect, as the heavy rain created countless cascading white ribbons.

The towering cliffs, standing perpendicular to the water, drop over a hundred meters, with the highest reaching about 1,000 meters. On this particular day, the strong winds and the through-draft effect of the fjord caused many of the waterfalls to take on whimsical, crooked trajectories, resembling a living, breathing work of art.

Many of these waterfalls didn’t even reach the water’s surface; instead, they were whipped into a billowing cloud of white mist by the powerful gusts, creating a truly enchanting, almost otherworldly scene.