Mitre Peak in Milford Sound at Fiordland, New Zealand - Encircle Photos

34 Mitre Peak in Milford Sound at Fiordland, New Zealand

Milford Sound is encircled with enormous mountains. The most famous and photographed summit at 5,551 feet is not the tallest. What elevated this mount to iconic status are the five points resembling a bishop’s ceremonial headgear. The Māori name is Rahotu. The first person to call it Mitre Peak was Captain John Lort Stokes while aboard the HMS Acheron in 1851. This view is from shore next to Southern Discoveries, a sightseeing cruise company. In the foreground is part of the Freshwater Basin harbour. Nearby is the information centre and airport.

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Mitre Peak in Milford Sound at Fiordland, New Zealand

Milford Sound, Southland 9691, New Zealand

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