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A bird's eye view of Fiordland

Some of the sights of Fiordland are best appreciated from the air.

• Take a spectacular scenic flight over Fiordland National Park - either fixed wing, floatplane or helicopter
• View crystal clear lakes, glacier carved fiords and endless snow clad mountains
• Land in Milford Sound for a cruise of the fiord

Fiordland from the water

The pristine beauty of Fiordland can be seen close up from the water.

• Cruise around Milford, Doubtful, Dusky or Breaksea sounds. The pristine forest, sheer rock walls and tumbling waterfalls are a breathtaking sight. Local inhabitants include New Zealand fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins
• Cruises range from half a day to several nights. Some companies offer fishing and diving experiences or ecology-based tours
• Sea and lake kayaking is an active way to explore Fiordland in a small, personalised group. Several specialist companies offer a range of trips - from overnighters to six-day adventures
• You can also cruise or sail the picturesque lakes at Te Anau and Manapouri
• Take a 2 1/2 hour trip to the caves and glow-worm grotto on the edge of Lake Te Anau. These caves are geologically active - quite unique in the Southern Hemisphere

The 'Walking Capital of the World'

The walks in Fiordland National Park are world famous. Spend a day or a week on one of the spectacular tracks.

• You can walk for a day on the Milford, Kepler or Routeburn Tracks. Experienced guides explain the unique flora and fauna that you'll see along the way
• If you have time on your side, try the unabridged versions of the Milford, Kepler or Routeburn. There are huts for overnight accommodation

Underneath the fiords

A phenomenon called 'deep water emergence' creates an environment similar to the deep ocean only a few metres beneath the water surface of the fiords.

• Guided diving tours take you to black coral and other Fiordland submarine mysteries
• The 'Milford Deep' underwater observatory enables non-diving visitors to view the unique marine environment

The fish are always biting

Fiordland's fishing is almost as spectacular as its scenery.

• A range of experienced operators offer guided freshwater and saltwater fishing. Licenses are required and are readily available at a number of outlets in Te Anau and Manapouri
• Fish for wild brown and rainbow trout
• Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri are open for fishing all year round. The rivers are generally open for the summer months