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Milford Sound Information

Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by..

Doubtful Sound Information

Sometimes called the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound is the deepest (421 metres) and second..

Kepler Track Information

The Kepler Track is a 67 kilometre circuit that takes three to four days to complete. It leads you..

Hollyford Track Information

The Hollyford Track is the only major track in Fiordland that can be walked in any season. It's a..

Manapouri Information

Situated at the edge of Fiordland National Park, the lakeside town of Manapouri provides a base for..

Lake Te Anau Information

Lake Te Anau is the largest of the southern glacial lakes, covering an area of 344 square..

Routeburn Track Information

The Routeburn Track - one of New Zealand's 'great walks' - takes you through wild mountain country..

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Watch the mountains shake off winter and start to warm up for summer. Waterfalls are invigorated and the rainforest comes alive with the scents and sounds of new growth. Marvel at the enthralling scenery. Catch a scenic flight or enjoy lake and fiord cruises. Hikers are spoilt for choice with three of New Zealand’s great walks - the Routeburn, Milford and Kepler tracks. Changeable weather and frequent showers are all part of the vibrant mix at this time of year.

The power of Fiordland’s scenery never fails to enthral travellers. Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into massive fiords; ancient rainforest clings impossibly to the mountains; shimmering lakes and granite peaks look the same today as they did a thousand years ago.

Fiordland was well known to Maori, who have many legends recounting its formation and naming. Demi-god Tute Rakiwhanoa is said to have carved the rugged landscape from formless rock, hewing out the steep sided valleys with his adzes.

From the lakeside townships of Te Anau and Manapouri, you can experience Fiordland in the way that suits your travelling style. Adventurers can embark on kayaking tours of the lakes and fiords; hikers have access to a choice of well known walking challenges; scenery lovers can catch a scenic flight or enjoy lake and fiord cruises; divers can discover rare black corals growing just beneath the water’s surface.

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