Fiordland

Fiordland is New Zealand's largest national park at almost 3 million acres. It covers much of the southern part of the South Island's West Coast.

The Sounds in Fiordland are arguably the most beautiful places in New Zealand, and that's saying something! Wildlife, waterfalls, unforested valleys, crystal clear lakes, and elegant mountains are what make up the views, and the only signs of human inhabitance are the tracks running deep into the bush, and the cruises down the sounds.

Milford Sound
Milford is truely breathtaking. So much that it often attracts the title of "The Eighth Natural Wonder of the World". Fiordland is one of the wettest places in the world, and is as beautiful raining as it is with clear skies. When it rains, waterfalls spring up anywhere, too many to count.

Cruise ships going into Milford Sound can take you right underneath massive waterfalls, and the whole 16km to the end of the sound, where you meet the vast, angry Tasman Sea.

Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound is the second longest in Fiordland at 40km long. On a cruise down Doubtful Sound you will experience more shades of lush green than you knew existed, while you drift over 420 meter deep water.

In both Milford and Doubtful Sounds, you will experience a host of wildlife; seals and crested penguins gather on the shores, and sometimes bottlenosed dolphins can be sighted playfully swimming along side the boat.

Te Anau
Te Anau is the centerpiece town of Fiordland, is the starting point for famous southern walking tracks the Milford, Kelper, and Hollyford tracks. Located on the shores of Lake Te Anau, with full view of snowy mountains, the scenery makes the town a relaxing destination.

Take a short cruise to see the unique glow worm caves, the only freely changing ones in the world. This is the best place to base yourself while exploring the sounds.

Featured Milford and Fiordland Activities

Milford Sound Harley Davidson Day Tour Sightseeing - Queenstown - Starting from around NZ $550.00 per person Do you want to impress your friends? Book this trip now and you'll be boasting to them in no time that Milford Sound looks best from the back of a Harley! Experience an unforgettable journey through stunning scenery from Queenstown to the world famous Fiordland National Park, home to Milford Sound. You will be given plenty of opportunity to stop along the way and capture the beauty of New Zealand on film. More...

Mitre Peak Cruises Sightseeing Cruise - Milford Sound Discover Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises for an unforgettable New Zealand experience. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the eighth Wonder of the World – and more recently voted the number one spot in the "101 must-do’s for Kiwis"* – Milford Sound’s deep icy waters, sheer rock faces, glacial hanging valleys, thick native forest and local wildlife are best seen by boat.  More...

South Island Six Day Southern Heritage Tour Extended Tour - Christchurch - Starting from around NZ $1,500.00 per person, twin share Experience six days of spectacular scenery in this tour of the picturesque South Island. View the alpine wonders of Mount Cook and perhaps take a ski plane and land on a glacier! Visit Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital. Marvel at Milford Sound and visit historic Dunedin, the 'Edinburgh of the South'. A great trip for all visitors to this part of the world… More...

Discover Milford Sound (Coach / Cruise / Fly) Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from around NZ $570.00 per person Leave Queenstown and visit Milford Sound for the day on this 9-hour tour. Traveling by coach, boat and plane (weather permitting), highlights of the tour include, Te Anau, Eglinton Valley - ancient alpine beech forest, Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise and a Milford Sound Scenic Flight. More...

Southern Traverse Tour Extended Tour - South Island An eight day tour of the South Island - Christchurch - Franz Joseph Glacier - Queenstown - Milford - Te Anau - Dunedin More...