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Fiordland National Park Holidays
Fiordland National Park offers some of New Zealand’s most impressive outdoor adventures. Hike past snowcapped peaks, cascading waterfalls and mossy forests. Take a cruise down mystic-looking Doubtful Sound or Milford Sound, join a sea kayaking tour or go scuba diving in glassy lakes. The landscape hasn’t changed much from when the first Māori people came here to catch fish and find jade. In the park you can still find New Zealand’s rare flightless birds.
Discover picturesque Lake Te Anau on a kayaking trip, cruise or fishing charter. Head to the Te Anau Wildlife Centre, just a short walk from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, to see New Zealand’s kea and kaka parrots and takahē and weka (wood hens).
To admire Fiordland’s aquatic wonders, visit the Underwater Observatory at Harrison Cove. If you are a scuba diver and visiting in winter, put on a dry suit and explore the unique underwater landscape on a guided dive. Tannin-laden water from the mountains forms a dark layer on the seawater, creating an unusual habitat of black-coral colonies for reef fish and sea pens.
During the warmer months, gear up to hike the Milford, Kepler or Manapouri tracks. The Milford Track is the most famous and is 53.5 kilometres (33 miles) long. Hire a guide or register to go independently; bring supplies for 4 to 5 days. Book ahead to get bunk beds in the rustic huts, with kitchen facilities, along the way.
The often wet and cold hike to the Mackinnon Pass is rewarded with views over the valley, snowy Mount Hart and Mount Balloon.
Fiordland National Park lies in the south-western tip of New Zealand. Lake Te Anau and its village are a 2-hour drive away from all the transport options and tour agents in Queenstown. From Te Anau, it’s 2 hours by coach to Milford Sound. Cruises over Doubtful Sound and some major hikes leave from Manapouri.
Popular Activities at Fiordland National Park (and vicinity)
There are so many ways to experience this attraction. Here's just some things you can do at Fiordland National Park (and vicinity):
- Ultimate Coach, Cruise & Flight Full-Day Tour
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
- Milford Sound Gem - Glass Roof Coach Tour & Premium Cruise
- Milford Sound Full-Day Tour
- Milford Sound Full-Day Cruise
- Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Boutique Cruise & Scenic Flight
For even more things to do, have a look at our Southland things to do page.
Top Fiordland National Park Hotel & Accommodation Deals
Per night/room
13 Dec. - 14 Dec.
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas
64 Lakefront Terrace, Te AnauFriendly and helpful staff. Comfortable villa and was nice to have space with 2 kids. Could do with a comfy couch.
Per night/room
10 Dec. - 11 Dec.
Te Anau Lakeview Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te AnauThe location was good, the view spectacular, convenient parking and it was comfortable
Per night/room
13 Dec. - 14 Dec.
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Corner Mokonui Street & Main Street, Te AnauLovely hotel to stay in Te Anau. Central location and quiet. Really good standard of room and amenities. staff really helpful. Definitely would stay again
Per night/room
10 Dec. - 11 Dec.
Fiordland National Park Lodge
2681 Te Anau-Milford Sound Highway, (SH 94), Te Anau DownsThe property is quite basic and there is totally no network at the entire area. But we know that is not the property’s fault
Per night/room
11 Dec. - 12 Dec.
Getaway Te Anau
128 Te Anau Terrace, Te AnauThought I had booked a private bath and not all units have private baths.
Per night/room
13 Dec. - 14 Dec.
Amber Court Motel
68 Quintin Drive, Te Anau, Te Anau, FiordlandThe accoms were of great quality and cleanliness. You can see that the owners put in their heart in creating and maintaining the interior and facilities.
Per night/room
10 Dec. - 11 Dec.
Lakeside Motel and Apartments - Te Anau
36 Lakefront Drive, Te AnauGreat view of the lake. Tiny but beautifully organized with a kitchenette and small table & couch looking onto lake. Would stay here again.
Per night/room
13 Dec. - 14 Dec.
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
20 Lakefront Drive, Te AnauGreat location near the lake, clean and new bedding
Fiordland National Park Flight Deals
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Top 10 Things To Do In Fiordland National Park
#1Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise with Lunch
Join our seamless day trip to Milford Sound on board brand new glass-roofed coaches connecting with a spacious purpose built catamaran. Board the coach in Qu...
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#2Milford Sound Sunriser - Early Coach & Cruise Full Day Tour
Be the first Queenstowners of the day to discover beautiful setting of Milford Sound on this comprehensive early departure coach & cruise day tour. Explo...
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#3Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour
Enjoy a scenic cruise through calm waters before descending into the curious caves to see walls covered in the sparkle of glowworms. Led by an ecological exp...
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#4Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Tour departing Te Anau
With an idyllic cruise across the calm waters of Milford Sound, you can appreciate the scale and majesty of one of the world’s top natural settings. A drive ...
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