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

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...

10 Day Southern Discovery Tour Extended Tour - South Island A 10 day tour departing Wellington, and highlighting some of the best of the South Island. Includes sightseeing tours, scenic cruises, and some of the most spectacular scenery New Zealand has to offer. Scenic flights over the Southern Alps are also available. More...

13 Day Ultimate South Island Tour Activity Tour - South Island A tour of the South Island beginning in Wellington and concluding in Christchurch. See some of the worlds most beautiful scenery, and experience the unique culture, only found in New Zealand's South Island. More...

7 Day Tranz Alpine Tour Extended Tour - South Island A 7 day tour beginning and finishing in Christchurch. Sightseeing tours, national parks and New Zealands magnificent alpine glaciers. Experience the highlights of the South Island in seven exciting days. More...

Discover Milford Sound (Coach-Cruise-Fly) Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from NZ $585.00 per person Leave Queenstown and visit Milford Sound for the day. Traveling by coach, boat and plane, 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...