Scuba Season
Underwater reef at Milford Sound
Not surveyed

Milford Sound

New Zealand · Fiordland

Milford Sound on New Zealand's South Island is a fjord with a freshwater tannin stained surface layer that mimics deep water conditions just below the surface — black coral, basket stars, and species normally found at 100m+ accessible at recreational depth.

What you will see

13 species across the dive sites here

Dive sites

What divers say

Deep-water animals at 15m because the fresh water blocks their light — unlike anywhere else in diving.
— Marine biologist

Good to know

Water temp

10–14°C; drysuit only.

Gear & getting wet

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 7mm wetsuit or drysuit · cold water
    • Dive computer

  • For specific sites

    • Drysuit · Milford Sound Fjord
    • Hood · Milford Sound Fjord
    • Dive light · Milford Sound Fjord