Fiordland National Park

Outstanding natural environment presents fjord awesome, spectacular waterfalls, and snow capped peaks.
Rain forest primeval magic inherent in the mountains; waterfall collide hundreds of meters with a large fjord; shimmering lakes and granite peaks look the same as thousands of years ago.

Main Attractions

Fjord is a valley formed from the melt glaciers that form the letter U are then terluapi by sea water. Fourteen fjords are located along the southwestern edge of the South Island, was formed within 100,000 years, and finally embellished detail during the last ice age about 10,000 years ago. Maori connect this with the formation of giant fjords bricklayer named Tute Rakiwhanoa, which pounded the side of a steep ravine with his ax.On all sides of this fjord, stunning waterfalls flowing ceaselessly fall, as a result of excessive rainfall in the area, with an abundance of water that make their way to the ocean.
Described by Rudyard Kipling as the '8th Wonder of the World', Milford Sound is always amazing - flight and cruise ship tours operate every day reveal its beauty for visitors.
With a depth of 421 meters, Doubtful Sound is the deepest fjord in New Zealand. It is a natural paradise, home to dolphins, fur seals and penguins.
Two-thirds of the rest of Fiordland National Park is covered by beech and podocarp forest untouched. Network of walking paths along the 500 kilometers can be used by visitors to explore the ancient world of mountain peaks, lakes mountains and valleys are paved with moss.
In 1990 Fiordland listed as a UN World Heritage site and is named Te Wahipounamu - 'a green rocks', because most of the area has valuable minerals.

Accommodation

Department of Conservation provides more than 50 huts natural passer in this park. Camping 'Great Walks' is found in the path of Milford, Kepler and Routeburn, and hostels provide a level of comfort that is more than the usual hostel. Camping with basic facilities available in other lines - most have a bed mattresses, toilet facilities and water supply.
Various accommodations can be found in and around the lakeside towns Te Anau and Manapouri. Milford Sound, the only fjord that can be accessed by road, there is a backpacker lodge.

Important Activity

Great Walk and in the outer regions

Three 'Great Walk' in New Zealand can be found in Fiordland National Park. Path of the most famous (and continues to be the most popular) is the Milford Track, which takes five days to go. Kepler Track is a circular path that can be reached by walking for four days, while the Routeburn, which crosses Mount Aspiring National Park, it usually takes three days to complete. There are many more paths that are less well known, but is almost equally amazing to discover.

Paddle a kayak and dive in the ocean

Some of the fjord can be explored by kayak, as the lake at Te Anau and Manapouri. Diving in Fiordland presents a rare opportunity to witness the deep sea plants growing near the surface. Local residents including dolphins, fur seals and penguins.

Exploring the fjords

Every day sightseeing flight and tour guide services send visitors to Milford Sound to conduct exploration tour. Browsing nature towards the fjord that are difficult to reach can be arranged in Te Anau or Manapouri.

Important tips

1. From the end of October until the end of April, booking is essential to ensure the huts for accommodation in Great Walk.
2. Cold temperatures, snow, strong winds and heavy rain can occur at any time throughout the year. Prepare and Arm yourself.
3. Insect repellent is a mandatory item to be brought in Fiordland National Park - as sand flies are very famous.
4. If you are not an experienced person traveling in an open space, you are highly recommended to hire a guide.
5. You can hunt and fishing in the park, but you are required to have a permit.