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What is so special about Fiordland National Park?
Fiordland National Park (established in 1952) has spectacular ice-carved fiords, lakes and valleys, rugged granite tops and pristine mountain to sea vistas.
What do people do in Fiordland National Park?
What is there to do in Fiordland National Park? Fiordland is most famous for hiking and walking. Three of New Zealand’s Great Walks are found in Fiordland (Kepler, Milford and Routeburn) and there is a huge number of day walk options. Te Anau and Manapouri offer a huge range of activities to do on the lake.
Why do people visit Fiordland National Park?
Fiordland is most famous for hiking and walking. Three of New Zealand’s Great Walks are found in Fiordland (Kepler, Milford and Routeburn) and there is a huge number of day walk options. Te Anau and Manapouri offer a huge range of activities to do on the lake.
How many days do you need in Fiordland National Park?
Because the Hollyford Track doesn’t include any alpine sections, snow and ice are rarely a problem, even in winter. The trail starts beneath the Darran Mountains in Fiordland National Park and follows the Hollyford River out to sea at Martins Bay, on the west coast. Plan on taking four to five days.
What can you see in Fiordland largest national park?
Fiordland National Park: Top Hikes & Things to Do
- Milford Sound. Milford Sound.
- Doubtful Sound. Doubtful Sound.
- Te Anau. Te Anau.
- Lake Manapouri. Lake Manapouri.
- Milford Track. Milford Track.
- Routeburn Track. Routeburn Track.
- Kepler Track. Kepler Track.
What do I need for great walk in Fiordland?
Clothing and equipment
- Boots (should be comfortable and well broken in)
- Socks (wool or polypropylene)
- Shorts (quick dry material)
- Shirt (wool or polypropylene)
- Under layers, top and bottom (wool or polypropylene)
- Mid-layers (wool or polar fleece)
- Raincoat (waterproof, windproof with hood)
How do I get to Fiordland National Park?
Access by road is via Te Anau, Lake Manapouri, and other points on the Scenic Southern Route.
- Road access. Te Anau is considered the ‘gateway to Fiordland’ and can be reached by SH6 and SH94 from Queenstown or SH1 and SH94 from Invercargill.
- Air access.
- Boat access.
- Walking access.
- Road distances and times.
What is there to do in Te Anau for free?
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Do people live in Fiordland National Park?
The only settlements close by / in Fiordland (depending on definition) are Manapouri and Te Anau townships, which together have around 2,100 permanent inhabitants and over 4,000 tourist beds. The Fiordland region receives 1.2 million visitors per year, staying for a combined 1 million visitor nights.
What can you see in Fiordland largest National Park?
What is there to do in Te Anau at night?
10 Reasons to Spend the Night in Te Anau
- To truly appreciate Milford Sound.
- As well as Doubtful Sound.
- To tackle a walking trail.
- To see glowworms twinkle.
- To spot rare birds.
- To explore the lakes.
- To witness Fiordland from the skies.
- To play one of the world’s most scenic golf courses.
How many days do you need in Te Anau?
But if you do decide to stay in Te Anau, the minimum would be for two nights and ideally you should consider three nights. Typically you’ll arrive in the afternoon of the first day and night’s stay. We suggest making the next day a full day self-drive excursion to Milford Sound.