Arrive early to paddle Milford Sound in rare stillness, before the tour boats stir the water. As the sun rises over Mitre Peak, row past rainforest-clad cliffs and waterfalls fed by one of the world’s highest rainfalls. Glide through the calm where freshwater meets the Tasman Sea, creating a unique marine ecosystem. Keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, or the shy Fiordland crested penguin. With its mirrored waters, glacial history, and wild serenity, this is New Zealand’s untouched beauty at its finest.

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