Fiordland Historic Cruises
Fiordland Historic Cruises

Things to Do in Fiordland

Fiordland is a natural playground. From providing some of the best walking tracks in the country - and even the world, to offering a plethora of scenic cruises and adventure activities, Fiordland is a dream destination and a must-do for any traveller.

The region offers a seemingly endless supply of natural attractions. With short walking trails, multi-day walking tracks and routes, lakes, waterfalls, and sounds, there is plenty to explore and many willing and friendly local guides! Scenic flights, cruises, and charters are a great way to see the sights. Add some adventure to your trip in the form of fishing, diving, kayaking, jet boating, mountain biking, horse trekking, tramping – the list goes on! Fiordland also offers opportunities to discover some of New Zealand’s unique wildlife at the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary, Te Anau Glowworm Caves, or out in Fiordland National Park.

Whether you want a relaxing holiday, or an active fitness and nature-filled one, you can have it all in Fiordland. 

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Mitre Peak Fiordland

Milford Sound

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Milford Sound

Often described as the “eighth wonder of the world”, the jewel in Fiordland’s crown, and one of the New Zealand’s top travel destinations, Milford Sound  (Piopiotahi)  was… Read More

Doubtful Sound
Graham Dainty

Doubtful Sound

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Doubtful Sound

Few lakes are more beautiful and mysterious than New Zealand’s second deepest lake, Lake Manapōuri - often referred to as New Zealand's loveliest lake. The peaceful township of Manapōuri… Read More

Lake Manapouri
Liz Carlson

Fiordland National Park

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Fiordland National Park

A vast expanse of Fiordland was made a scenic reserve in 1904 and then a national park in 1952. Later editions of Hollyford Valley in the 1960s and the Waitutu forest in 1998 brought the total land area of… Read More

Routeburn Classic

Walking

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Walking

Fiordland is one of the world’s finest walking destinations, the major drawcards being the spectacular multi-day Milford, Kepler, Routeburn, and Hollyford Tracks (the three former… Read More

Fiordland Cruises
RealNZ

Cruises

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Cruises

One of the best ways to experience the magnificence of the fiords, with their rugged landforms, clear waters, tumbling waterfalls and rare animals, is on one of the various boat cruises offered through… Read More

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