Picture this: You’re standing at the edge of Milford Sound as sheer cliffs rise 1,200 meters straight from the sea, waterfalls thundering down granite faces. An hour later, you’re sipping world-class Pinot Noir at a boutique vineyard, snow-capped peaks framing every direction. By evening, you’re soaking in geothermal hot pools under a canopy of stars. … More Your Essential Guide to New Zealand: Know Before You Go.