Viewpoints and bays in Fiordland
This collection highlights the dramatic glacial landscapes of Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It spans from the iconic Mitre Peak in Milford Sound to the remote, expansive waters of Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound. Featured locations include the Mirror Lakes, which reflect the Earl Mountains, and the high-altitude McKinnon Pass. The list also encompasses the rugged southwestern coastline, featuring the historic Puysegur Point lighthouse and the deep, forested inlets of Preservation and Chalky.
A Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Fjord featuring dramatic sheer rock faces, waterfalls, and unique marine life. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
B Mirror Lakes
Mirror Lakes are a set of lakes lying north of Lake Te Anau and immediately to the west of the road from Te Anau to Milford Sound in New…
C Doubtful Sound
The second-largest fjord in Fiordland, known for its deep silence and three distinct arms. It is accessible via a boat trip across Lake Manapouri followed by a bus journey over Wilmot Pass.
D The Chasm
A series of powerful waterfalls on the Cleddau River, where the water has carved deep potholes and intricate swirling patterns into the rock over thousands of years.
E Omanui / McKinnon Pass
Omanui / McKinnon Pass is an alpine pass between Mount Hart and Mount Balloon in Fiordland, New Zealand.
F Rakituma / Preservation Inlet
Rakituma / Preservation Inlet is the southernmost fiord in Fiordland National Park and lies on the southwest corner of the South Island of…
G Puysegur Point
Puysegur Point is a headland located in the far southwest of the South Island of New Zealand.
H Chalky Inlet
Taiari / Chalky Inlet is one of the southernmost fiords in Fiordland, in the southwestern corner of New Zealand's South Island and part of…
Tamatea / Dusky Sound
Tamatea / Dusky Sound is a fiord on the southwest corner of New Zealand, in Fiordland National Park.
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