But an even more devastating catastrophe could happen at one of New Zealand's most iconic tourist destinations, Piopiotahi/Milford Sound. And it is unclear how this disaster can be prevented.

Soar above Milford Sound, New Zealand, with breathtaking drone footage capturing its dramatic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and serene waters. Witness the unspoiled beauty of this world-famous ...

A Southern Discoveries boat cruising in Milford ... take photos in the valley, which is between 500m and 2km wide with a shingle riverbed floor. The hills are briefly alive with the sound of ...

Foggy Day @ Milford Sound was just that. Taken on a cruise of the Sound. Was not blessed with full sun all day but still kept shooting. Don’s response Milford Sound is without question one of the ...

The road to Milford Sound was closed on Tuesday, the day the man died, because of avalanche risk. (File photo)Stuff A 23-year-old man working as a guide in Milford Sound died in a kayak incident ...

Cheeky Kiwi's tour to Milford Sound takes small groups on a more intimate, fully guided trip that includes a cruise on a small boat. Photo / Mike Scott This New Zealand tour jumped ahead of not ...

One person is in critical condition after being pulled from Long Island Sound Monday afternoon, according to Milford fire officials. Emergency crews received a call around 12:45 p.m. about a ...

"The lack of tourists and a dry spell made this usually impossible to skate road in Milford Sound in the South Island of Aotearoa a goer," Hawken wrote on Facebook. Photo / Levi Hawken / Facebook ...

It's all in a day's fun in magical Milford Sound/Piopiotahi ... J.R.R. Tolkien fans will love the photo stop at "Lord of the Rings" filming location Eglinton Valley after arriving to Fiordland ...

But an even more devastating catastrophe could happen at one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism destinations, Piopiotahi/Milford Sound. And it is unclear how this disaster can be prevented.