Fiordland National Park

National Park ·🇳🇿 New Zealand

Area 12,617 km²

Time zone Pacific/Auckland

Official website www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/

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Fiordland National Park Essentials

Fiordland National Park encompasses 1.2 million hectares of glaciated landscapes, featuring deep fiords, ancient rainforests, and granite peaks. This selection covers the region's most significant natural landmarks, from the iconic silhouette of Mitre Peak in Milford Sound to the remote reaches of Doubtful Sound. Key sites include the 580-meter Sutherland Falls, the limestone formations of the Te Ana-au Glow-Worm Caves, and the Eglinton Valley's expansive tussock grasslands. The list also highlights accessible short walks like The Chasm and the Key Summit alpine viewpoint.

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Fiordland Peaks

Fiordland National Park's landscape is defined by its glaciated peaks, ranging from the iconic Mitre Peak on Milford Sound to the alpine wetlands of Key Summit. This selection covers diverse terrain, including the Murchison Mountains—a critical sanctuary for the flightless takahē—and the coastal ranges of the southern sounds like Dusky and Preservation Inlets. These granite and gneiss summits offer geological insights into New Zealand's tectonic history and provide vantage points over the Tasman Sea and deep glacial carved valleys.

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Fiordland Lakes & Waterfalls

Fiordland National Park's landscape is defined by its dramatic water features, from the 462-meter depth of Lake Hauroko to the 580-meter drop of Sutherland Falls. This collection includes the iconic Stirling and Bowen Falls within Milford Sound, accessible by boat, and the roadside Mirror Lakes known for their reflections of the Earl Mountains. The list also highlights the tiered Humboldt Falls in the Hollyford Valley and the secluded Lake Manapouri, which hosts the West Arm hydroelectric power station.

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Fiordland Wilderness Huts

Fiordland National Park's vast wilderness is supported by a network of Department of Conservation (DOC) huts and private lodges. These structures range from large, multi-bunk facilities on Great Walks like the Kepler Track to remote, 12-bunk backcountry huts on the challenging Dusky and Hollyford Tracks. They provide essential shelter from the region's high rainfall and serve as strategic bases for traversing alpine passes, exploring glacial valleys, and accessing remote coastal sounds.

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Fiordland Campsites

This collection features a range of camping options within Fiordland National Park and its gateway towns, Te Anau and Manapouri. It includes fully equipped commercial holiday parks with powered sites, kitchens, and laundry facilities, as well as remote Department of Conservation (DOC) campsites along the Milford Road (SH94). These DOC sites provide basic amenities like latrines and fire pits, positioned near landmarks such as the Eglinton River and Lake Monowai. The list covers both free backcountry spots and paid sites suitable for tents, caravans, and motorhomes.

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Fiordland Scenic Views & Bays

This collection spans the dramatic landscapes of Fiordland National Park, from the roadside Mirror Lakes reflecting the Earl Mountains to the remote southern reaches of Preservation and Chalky Inlets. It highlights glacial-carved landscapes like the Eglinton Valley and the powerful water-sculpted rock formations of The Chasm. The list covers New Zealand’s westernmost point at West Cape and the historic Puysegur Point lighthouse site, alongside the deep, sheer-walled fiords of Milford and Doubtful Sounds.

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