EXPERIENCING MILFORD SOUND’S SEA LIFE FOR YOURSELF Through the windows, you can see a natural living wonderland of anemones, mussels, sea stars, conga eels, sponges, black coral, octopus, perch, wrasse and a kaleidoscopic myriad of sea creatures. You might even spot a dolphin, shark or seal flitting through the water.
Q. Are the Norwegian fjords fresh or saltwater?
Are the fjords salt- or freshwater? If the inlet of the fjord is connected to the ocean, the water in the fjord will be saltwater. The biggest fjords are all saltwater. Some inlets however are connected to a freshwater lake.
Table of Contents
- Q. Are the Norwegian fjords fresh or saltwater?
- Q. Which country has the longest fjord?
- Q. Why do they call it the Puget Sound?
- Q. Why is it called Doubtful Sound?
- Q. What is the best time to visit Milford Sound?
- Q. Is Milford Sound worth it?
- Q. How long does it take to drive from Milford Sound to Queenstown?
- Q. Should I book Milford Sound cruise in advance?
- Q. Is it safe to drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound?
Q. Which country has the longest fjord?
The longest fjord in the world is Scoresby Sund in Greenland (350 km), but the Western Norway region (Fjord Norway) boasts the next two spots on the list, with the Sognefjord (203 km), and the Hardanger Fjord (179 km). What unfolds as you travel Fjord Norway, is a fantastic story of water, with many chapters.
Q. Why do they call it the Puget Sound?
In 1792 George Vancouver gave the name “Puget’s Sound” to the waters south of the Tacoma Narrows, in honor of Peter Puget, a Huguenot lieutenant accompanying him on the Vancouver Expedition. This name later came to be used for the waters north of Tacoma Narrows as well.
Q. Why is it called Doubtful Sound?
Doubtful Sound was named ‘Doubtful Harbour’ in 1770 by Captain Cook, who did not enter the inlet as he was uncertain whether it was navigable under sail. It was later renamed Doubtful Sound by whalers and sealers, although it is not technically a sound but a fiord.
Q. What is the best time to visit Milford Sound?
Winter
Q. Is Milford Sound worth it?
Yes! Absolutely. Milford Sound is worth it. If you find yourself on the South Island and are debating whether or not to go to Milford Sound, our advice is to just do it!
Q. How long does it take to drive from Milford Sound to Queenstown?
12 to 14 hours
Q. Should I book Milford Sound cruise in advance?
You do not have to book ahead, in fact its best to book your cruise when you arrive in Milford Sound. This avoids having to rush when driving the Milford road.
Q. Is it safe to drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound?
Milford Sound is 288km from Queenstown (4 hours 15 minutes) and 121km from Te Anau (2 hours 15 minutes). It’s important to plan your drive to Milford Sound carefully. This way you’ll have plenty of time to see the highlights and soak up the overwhelming natural beauty of the Fiordland area, while staying safe.
