What People are Saying About Fiordland
Getaway
This popular Australia channel nine travel show has recently chosen New Zealand as "The Country of the Year". Click through to view the eposide featuring Milford Sound. http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/videos/
Milford Sound Voted #1 Destination in the World by TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel community, announced on 29 April 2008 the winners of its 2008 Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards. The Awards honour the world's top destinations, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travelers. The winners were determined by a combination of TripAdvisor's travelers' favourite places and overall popularity on TripAdvisor. "Whether it's for their unique beauty, or abundance of attractions, the 2008 Traverlers' Choice Destinations Awards honour the most beloved destinations from around the world," said Michele Perry, vice president of global communications for TripAdvisor. "Determined by millions of travelers, the Awards are unique because they single out not just popular places, but truly exceptional places that enthrall travelers and keep them coming back."
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2008 Travelers' Choice World Destinations
1. Milford Sound, New Zealand
2. Queenstown, New Zealand
3. Philipsburg, St. Maarten
4. Cayo Largo, Cuba
5. Rhodes, Greece
6. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
7. Cruz Bay, St. John
8. Bridgetown, Barbados
9. Banff, Canada
10. Lake Tahoe, California |
2008 Travelers' Choice Europe Destinations
1. Rhodes, Greece
2. Salzburg, Austria
3. Amalfi, Italy
4. Bath, England
5. Siena, Italy
6. Dingle, Ireland
7. Bruges, Belgium
8. Lucerne, Switzerland
9. Vatian City, Italy
10. Edinburgh, Scotland |
2008 Travelers' Choice U.S Destinations
1. Lake Tahoe, California
2. Big Sur, California
3. San Francisco, California
4. Poipu, Hawaii
5. Sedona, Arizona
6. New Orleans, Louisiana
7. Carmel, California
8. Napa, California
9. Lahaina, Hawaii
10. La Jolla, California |
Mitre Peak & Milford Sound Voted #1 Must Do Experience for Kiwis
The AA’s 101 most popular New Zealand holiday experiences have been decided and Mitre Peak and Milford Sound have been voted the No.1 Must Do For Kiwis. Mitre Peak and Milford Sound received a final ranking of nine out of ten following the AA’s five month domestic tourism campaign, which saw tens of thousands of Kiwis vote for their favourite New Zealand holiday experiences. Mitre Peak and Milford Sound were followed by Doubtful Sound in the No.2 spot, and the Bay of Islands at No.3 as the Must Do’s For Kiwis. Doubtful Sound received a final ranking of 8.876 out of ten. The Fiordland National Park Great Walks came in at No.4 in the rankings. Peter Blackwell, General Manager of AA Tourism says “it is difficult to find the words to describe the grandeur and beauty of Mitre Peak and Milford Sound. It is truly one of our country’s most special locations and I am delighted it has been voted the top Must Do experience.”
  
Lonely Planet
Fiordland - "Spectacular Fiordland is a raw wilderness area sliced by numerous deeply recessed sounds that reach like crooked fingers into the Tasman Sea."
"Milford Track makes tentative inroads into the wilds, as do kayaking and boat trips along the sounds, and it's through such excursions that you come to appreciate the true immensity and beauty of Fiordland."
Milford Sound - "Gliding over calm waters between sheer, weather-scuffed cliffs, and catching sight of the spectacular 1692m high Mitre Peak in the distance, is a captivating experience that drives home the uniqueness of this corner of the world."
Doubtful Sound- "Fortunately, Doubtful Sound remains exquisitely peaceful and still feels entirely remote. While a continual debate rages amongst travellers as to which sound is better, cliff-hemmed Milford or the larger, less-trafficked Doubtful, it's like comparing kea with kaka."
Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Blogger: Bruce Elder
"The scenery, with the mountains covered in snow and the sky completely white like a blank sheet of paper, was extraordinarily beautiful with just a sense of the darkness and danger that a rocky, snowy landscape can produce." - to view full article click on the following link: http://blogs.smh.com.au/trampaboutnz/archives//014174.html
"Glowworms always remind me of the night sky...You sit in the darkness and watch these tiny pinpricks of light in the black firmament of the cave. The effect is extraordinary." - to view full article click on the following link http://blogs.smh.com.au/trampaboutnz/archives//014137.html
"Imagine looking straight up a waterfall that is twice the size of Niagara Falls. Imagine being only a few metres away from a cliff that rises for a thousand metres...It is nature in all its grandeur and glory." - to view full article click on the following link http://blogs.smh.com.au/trampaboutnz/archives//014156.html
"The smart person comes to Fiordland with as much flexibility as possible written into their programme... There are, after all, perfect days mixed in with the wild and wintery ones. And there is a great truth about travel: regardless of the weather (which no human has any control over) you will do your darndest to have a great time. I did."
The Sunday Telegraph (UK) - Author: Victoria Homewood
"At the road's end the valley opens into the deep, narrow fiord of Milford Sound and one of the the world's great views..."
Sunday Times Travel Magazine (UK) - Author: Will Gray
"There's a God-given peace to the place; in fact on overcast days when mist envelops the scenery it can be quite eerie." (Doubtful Sound)
Upper Crust Magazine (India) - Author: Farzana Contractor
"...what is this Fiordland all about? It's the wild beauty of New Zealand displayed with great effect in stunning landscapes."
National Geographic Adventure Magazine (USA) - Author: Tim Cahill
"The mountains rose 5,000 feet...and they were crowded together, one against the other, scrunched up so tightly that it looked as if a guy would have to walk sideways to move through the valleys." (Doubtful Sound)
New Zealand Autocar (NZ) - Author: Donna Blaber
"...explore a mysterious world of strange rock formations, fossils and gushing waterfalls before floating beneath a myriad of starry glowworms."
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