View a larger version of the milford track profile map pdf, 90k places to stay. The data will be used to create a sound map, which will provide researchers with information on the quality of life there. If you drive nonstop its least two hours from te anau to milford sound 120 km and four to five hours from queenstown to milford sound 300km. A downloadable copy of the road to milford sound map. Sound maps matter lancaster eprints lancaster university. New zealands most beautiful natural attraction, milford sound is a remote treasure hidden deep within fiordland national park. Even though it can be hard to get to milford sound, its definitely worth the time and effort. When a barn owl hears a noise, it can pinpoint where the sound came from because its brain has a mental map of how the noises it hears fit into the space. Milford sound maps maps of milford sound new zealand. Sonbase the gis noise database of switzerland bundesamt fur. New zealands most beautiful natural attraction, milford sound is a remote treasure hidden deep within fiordland national.
Exploring the untapped potential of sound maps open source. This map shows the milford track from where it starts at the head of lake te anau, to the end at sandfly point in milford sound. A particular strength of sonbase is the controlled or manual noise. Road to milford sound map southern discoveries southern. You can get petrol only at gunns camp in hollyford valley which is a detour from milford road. Its an unforgettable journey into the heart of fiordland national park, and just as impressive as the destination itself. Find out about the top milford road highlights on the pages below. The milford road also known as state highway 94 is much more than a way to get to milford sound. Driving to milford sound from te anau or queenstown. Otherwise you can get petrol and diesel in milford sound. Good practice guide on port area noise mapping and.
Milford sound into the heart of the fiordland national park. The journey from te anau to milford sound is 2 hours 30 minutes driving. Milford sound athol five rivers lumsden mossburn glenorchy 14 12 11 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 149 milford sound highway milford sound southland 4404018. The sonbase noise database enables scientifically based. Taking an inventory of your place in the watershed. Experience magnificent scenery as you follow along this alpine highway and for those selfdriving on a more leisurely itinerary, you may wish to stop at the following points of interests.
The representation of urban sound environments through noise maps became standard since the. Noise abatement ordinance nao and the creation of strategic noise maps under the. Milford sound maps maps of milford sound and milford sound region, new zealand. The hill profile image below gives you an idea of the steepness of the track at each stage. Queenstown to milford travel time map pdf, 620 kb features of interest from te anau to milford pdf, 522 kb. Te anau to milford sound 2 hours driving 121 km make sure you have a full tank of fuel before leaving te anau as there are no fuel stations until milford sound. In this article i investigate online sound mapping practices, taking cartophony the coming together of cartographic and sonic activities as an important.