Fiordland National Park
Glacier-carved fiords, towering waterfalls, and ancient rainforest in New Zealand's southwest.
Established
1952
Area
12,519 km²
Entry fee
Free
Best time to visit
November to March (NZ summer)
About Fiordland National Park
Fiordland is the largest national park in New Zealand and a cornerstone of the Te Wāhipounamu UNESCO site. Glacier-carved fiords plunge straight from snow-capped peaks into the Tasman Sea, with Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound the most famous. The park preserves vast tracts of temperate rainforest, home to native birds including the takahē and kea. The Milford Track is widely regarded as one of the world's finest multi-day hikes.
Top highlights
- ✓Milford Sound boat cruise
- ✓Milford Track hike
- ✓Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
- ✓Te Anau Glowworm Caves
- ✓Routeburn Track
Practical info
- Nearest city
- Te Anau, New Zealand
- Nearest airport
- Queenstown (ZQN) or Invercargill (IVC)
- Official website
- www.doc.govt.nz
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