You can see a good chunk of Fiordland National Park on a day trip from Queenstown — a good option for those with limited time. It’s a long day though, with eight hours of driving if going all the way to Milford Sound. In this Fiordland itinerary I’ll show you the best places to visit … Read more
Te Anau is both a gateway to Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park and a destination in its own right. Sitting pretty by the shores of Lake Te Anau, the town makes for a pleasant base for exploring the region, trips on the lake and is the ideal place to recover after doing one of … Read more
One trip isn’t enough to see the best of what Fiordland National Park has to offer – luckily we’ve done 7 or 8 trips over the last few years, and finally feel confident to write this post. Looking for the best things to do in Fiordland National Park, whether it’s your first trip or your … Read more
It’d be a shame to go all the way to Fiordland National Park and not do a walk. This most scenic of New Zealand regions is made to explore on two feet, and over the last few years we’ve done a fair few of the walks in Fiordland National Park. These range from short walks … Read more
I’m just going to come out and say it – the Milford Track is New Zealand’s greatest Great Walk. Of the nine Great Walks (with more to come) in New Zealand, it has the most iconic scenery, starting at the northern edge of Lake Te Anau and finishing up at Milford Sound. This Milford Track … Read more
Fiordland National Park is the place to go for waterfalls in New Zealand – it is one of the wettest (in terms of rainfall) regions in the world after all! But where are the best waterfalls in Fiordland National Parks? Which ones should you try and see? Which ones are hidden away on Great Walks? … Read more
The last day of the Milford Track! The first three days were awesome, and we were extremely lucky with the weather. But, this is Fiordland, and having four decent days in a row is too much to ask! Day 4 of the Milford Track for us meant lots of rain, but also lots of waterfalls! … Read more
Day 3 of the Milford Track is by far the most dramatic. The track takes you up and over Mackinnon Pass, where you’ll see amazing views of various valleys and mountains. From there, the highest point on the track, you’ll head down to the Arthur Valley, where a detour to the tallest waterfall in New … Read more
Day 2 of the Milford Track again sees you wandering through the Clinton Valley, taking in heaps of awesome viewpoints along the way. It’s a far harder day than the first, but that just means there are heaps more views to see. The reward for a long day of walking is the picturesque (and newly … Read more
If you’re a Kiwi reading this, you’ll probably already know that the Milford Track is one of the most iconic walks in New Zealand. It takes you from the shores of Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound, through two of the most beautiful valleys you’ll ever see. I’ll be writing a post for each day … Read more