Nowhere is the wild beauty of New Zealand displayed with more effect than in the stunning landscapes of Fiordland. Here untamed waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into virgin forested valleys, lonely fiords greet the sun with enchanted birdsong, and stretches of crystal clear lakes shimmer in the pure air surrounded by a mantle of vivid green rainforest and towering granite peaks.
Milford Sound is the most famous and accessible of the fiords and the road is a spectacular alpine journey. Dolphins and a wealth of other marine life often reward a visit to the more remote Doubtful Sound.
The fiords are just a small part of this vast area waiting to be explored. The Fiordland National Park is one of the world's largest areas of protected land at over 1.2 million hectares and is a designated World Heritage Area - Te Wahipounamu.
A myriad of hiking trails and short walks have earned Fiordland the reputation of one of the world's finest walking destinations. This includes the Great
Walks, Milford, Kepler and Routeburn, as well as the Hollyford and Greenstone Tracks. Rudyard Kipling dubbed Milford Sound the eighth wonder of the world and no brochure description has yet been able to capture the essence of the Milford experience.
A range of activities provides the opportunity to discover every aspect of this unique environment, from kayak and cruise options, scenic flights, diving or visiting the unique Discovery Centre underwater observatory. Sitting on the shores of New Zealand's second largest lake, the town of Te Anau provides a perfect base to explore the area.
DESTINATION FIORDLAND
PO Box 155
Te Anau
New Zealand, 9600
Tel: +64 3 249 7959
For more information please visit the official Fiordland website:
www.fiordland.org.nz
