Where is Sutherland Falls located and what distinction did it historically hold?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Near Milford Sound in Fiordland
- Step 1: Discovered by Donald Sutherland in 1880, the falls plunge 580 meters in three massive leaps from the alpine glacial Lake Quill. Step 2. It was long considered the highest waterfall in New Zealand, though Browne Falls in Doubtful Sound is technically taller. Answer: Near Milford Sound in Fiordland. Why not the others: It is a celebrated side trip on the Milford Track.
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