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Tourism 12:44PM

Rare New Zealand penguins thrill Milford Sound visitors

Milford — Some of the world's rarest penguins are putting on a show for visitors to New Zealand's Milford Sound.

Fiordland crested penguin or tawaki nests in Milford Sound.

By 100% Pure New Zealand
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Tourism 2:23PM

Rare penguins delighting Milford Sound visitors

Milford — Some of the world’s most rare penguins are putting on a show for delighted visitors to New Zealand’s Milford Sound.

Visitors to Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries Encounter Nature Cruise are enjoying 'up close' sightings of rare Fiordland Crested Penguins nesting around the sound

By Southern Public Relations
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Tourism 2:37PM

Rare Southern Right Whale stuns Southern Discoveries visitors in Milford Sound

Milford — A rare and very special visitor has made an appearance at stunning Milford Sound this week, captured on camera by Southern Discoveries' Nature Guide David Newman.

A Southern Right Whale in Milford Sound with the 155m Stirling Falls in the background.

The Southern Right Whale leaving Milford Sound and heading north past Dale Point out into the Tasman Sea.

The Southern Right Whale in Milford Sound

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Public Relations 10:30AM

Sinbad Gully sponsorship hugely rewarding

Milford — An award-winning environmental conservation project in a World Heritage Area is continuing to demonstrate "uplifting and positive" results half-way through the first stage of work.

Sinbad Skink in crack of the Shadowlands rock wall in Sinbad Gully

Professional climbers Martin Wilson and Dave Vass on the Sinbad wall

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Tourism 2:18PM

Santa makes an underwater appearance at Milford Sound

Milford — Proving that Santa really does travel all around the globe, visitors to Milford Sound have been surprised to see him donning mask and breathing apparatus to say ‘hello’ to guests at Southern Discoveries’ Milford Discovery Centre this week.

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Tourism 3:08PM

Dusky Dolphins put on show for Southern Discoveries' guests in Milford Sound

Milford — A pod of dusky dolphins have been entertaining guests on Southern Discoveries' Encounter Nature Milford Sound cruises.

Dusky Dolphins playing in the waters of Milford Sound for the guests on a Southern Discoveries Encounter Cruise.

A Dusky Dolphin puts on a show for the guests on a Southern Discoveries Encounter Cruise in Milford Sound.

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Tourism 8:28PM

Milford Discovery Centre and Milford Deep Underwater Observatory re-open in time for school holidays

Milford — A hugely popular Milford Sound attraction will be welcoming back children and families in time for the New Zealand school holidays after Mother Nature caused it to close earlier this year.

Workmen for Southern Discoveries re-attach the floating pontoon at the Milford Discovery Centre in Milford Sound

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Tourism 3:27PM

Milford Discovery Centre and Milford Deep Underwater Observatory unavailable until further notice

Milford — Tourism operator Southern Discoveries has announced that the Milford Discovery Centre and Milford Deep Underwater Observatory are unavailable until further notice.

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Tourism 5:15PM

Southern Discoveries to open kayak operation in Milford Sound

Milford — Premier New Zealand tourism company Southern Discoveries Ltd has been granted consent by Environment Southland to conduct a kayak operation in Harrison Cove, within Piopiotahi-Milford Sound.

Kayaking in Harrisons Cove, within Piopiotahi-Milford Sound

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Tourism 12:37PM

Southern Discoveries continues business expansion

Milford — Premier New Zealand tourism company Southern Discoveries Ltd is continuing to expand with the acquisition of Go Milford, a Te Anau-based coach and tour operation.

John Robson (R) of Southern Discoveries with Te Anau businessman Bryan McChlery (L)

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Tourism 10:02AM

Minister of Conservation to open Milford new attraction

Milford — Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson is to officially launch the Southern Discoveries Milford Discovery Centre and Milford Deep Underwater Observatory this Wednesday (November 10).

Milford Discovery Centre & Milford Deep underwater observatory

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Tourism 8:14AM

Monitoring report confirms why Milford is so special

Milford — Results of a perception survey have confirmed the widely held belief that viewing the natural scenery and landscape is the most valued opportunity among visitors to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi.

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Tourism 4:34PM

Final panels 'drop in' to Milford Discovery Centre

Milford — The spectacular Milford Discovery Centre had its final panelling choppered into Milford Sound last week, signalling the final stages of a $300,000 refurbishment and structural redevelopment.

The helicopter carrying panels passes by Mitre Peak

Customers admire new panels at the Milford Discovery Centre as they are installed

John Stitt (front) and Nick Pauson of the Southern Discoveries' Milford maintenance team help gently lower panels to the Discovery Centre pontoon

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Aviation 11:33AM

Milford Sound Flights consolidated

Milford — Real Journeys Limited and Totally Tourism Limited have today consolidated their Queenstown based aircraft flight operations / engineering businesses into a 50/50 Joint Venture (Milford Sound Flights).

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Tourism 12:11PM

Southern Discoveries moves to strengthen markets

Milford — Southern Discoveries is strengthening its position in the marketplace through a strategic partnership with a leading tourism industry expert.

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Tourism 1:53PM

Cruize Milford launches new express coach service this weekend

Milford — A leading Milford Sound tourist operator Cruize Milford launches a daily express coach service from November 1 which will increase business.

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