Mitre Peak, Fiordland & Milford Sound: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Mitre Peak is a 1,692-meter granite peak rising directly from the waters of Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand, one of the most photographed mountains in the country. The peak's name comes from its resemblance to a bishop's mitre when viewed from certain angles. The sheer face drops roughly 1,200 meters from summit to sea level, and the surrounding fiord receives over 6,000 millimeters of rainfall annually, creating dozens of temporary waterfalls that cascade down the cliff faces after rain. Cruise boats pass directly beneath the peak on their route through the 15-kilometer fiord. is just one of many options in Fiordland & Milford Sound. Major attractions worth considering include Milford Track, Bowen Falls, and Eglinton Valley.