New Zealand is renowned for its fantastic landscapes and among the best are its “sounds”. These deep narrow inlets of the sea offer a unique blend of rugged beauty and tranquility. Fiordland National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the southwest corner of New Zealand’s South Island. The sounds were carved over millennia by glaciers. The sounds have dramatic scenery, including tall mountains, lush rainforests and the deep U-shaped fiords themselves.
We spent the whole day cruising into and through 3 of the most famous ones. After several very cold and sometimes rainy days we were treated to a beautiful blue sky day.
Dusky Sound: the largest of the fiords, Dusky Sound is a haven for wildlife, and the habitat for the Crested Fiordland penguin, which is endangered.
Doubtful Sound: deeper and quieter than Milford, it offers a more intimate experience with nature. Its waters include dolphins, seals and penguins. It is often called “The Sound of Silence”.
Milford Sound: often called the 8th wonder of the world. It is the most famous of the fiords with sheer cliffs and waterfalls and reflective waters. This area is home to some of the oldest plant species in New Zealand, including groves of Southern Beech trees that are almost 1,000 years old.
It was a lovely day and we were so blessed by the fantastic weather. I am including some photos, but the camera can not do justice to what the eye has seen.
We now start 2 days at sea as we sail for Tasmania and Australia.
Bette and Bob See the World 
How beautiful to have sunny skies to enjoy the day!
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