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

16 Day New Zealand Panorama Tour Extended Tour - Nationwide Relax and let someone else do the driving while you witness New Zealand's magnificent scenery and experience a genuine friendliness. Itinerary includes 7 National Parks and World Heritage areas. 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...

Discover Milford Sound (Coach / Cruise / Fly) Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from around NZ $580.00 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...

Mitre Peak Cruises Attraction - 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...

Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise Overnight Cruise - Milford Sound - Starting from around NZ $320.00 per person An overnight cruise amidst spectacular Milford Sound, is a once in a lifetime experience. While on board the Milford Mariner you will cruise the full length of this spectacular fiord to the Tasman Sea before anchoring for the night in sheltered Harrison Cove. More...