Winter driving on the Milford Road
Milford Sound, midwinter. Why would you go to Milford Sound in the middle of winter?
Well it’s a bit of an adventure, it’s stunning and it’s my favorite time in Milford.
Driving to or from Milford Sound there is a very special excursion available for those who would like a taste of a real Fiordland bush environment, even if you have a limited time frame or are not a tramper.
The Lake Marian Track and/or the Marian Rapids. Scroll down for images.
But the real flower show is in the alpine areas on the eastern and western sides of the Milford Tunnel. These plants are exposed to the most intense weather situations that New Zealand has to offer, from intense heat to sub zero temperatures and winds that would blow your house away. Yet with all this, these most delicate of plants live, blossom, and flourish. Scroll down for images.
This is one of four articles on the seasonal changes on the Milford Road. Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring all create changes in the environment, and its flora and fauna.Things to see and places to stop. This is the first in the series. Scroll down for images.
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