The Ford of Bruinen - Misty Mountains - Fangorn Forest Itinerary

Driving Routes

Overview

Day 1

Mt Cook Village to Queenstown

Day 2

Queenstown to Wanaka

Day 3

Queenstown to Glenorchy

Day 4

Queenstown to Te Anau

Day 5

Te Anau to Queenstown

Overview

Start Mt Cook Village / Finish Queenstown
Recommended Length: 5 Days
Distance: 751 km (469 miles)

What better introduction to the stunning Queenstown and Fiordland areas than the dramatic Lindis Pass. Keep your camera at hand, especially for shots of those 'Misty Mountains'! In historic Queenstown and Arrowtown you can get really close to the hobbits' journey - float on a raft down the same river as Frodo, bungy jump into it or wade into the Ford of Bruinen. Or take a drive out to the beautiful beech trees of Fangorn Forest, near Te Anau, situated on Takaro Road.

You won't regret a side trip to the stunning Lake Wanaka and the memorable drive through the golden Cardrona Valley - savour the views of the River Anduin, site of the Pillars of the Argonath and Dimrill Dale. And of course, no visit 'down South' would be complete without taking in the unspoilt beauty of Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound in the Fiordland National Park.

Route Summary

	Travel time:	Km/Miles
Day 1
Mt Cook Village to Queenstown	3.25 hrs	258/161
Day 2
Queenstown to Wanaka	1.25 hrs	103/64
Day 3
Queenstown to Glenorchy	0.75 hr	46/29
Day 4
Queenstown to Te Anau	2.25 hrs	172/108
Day 5
Te Anau to Queenstown	2.25 hrs	172/108


Totals for Driving Route	9.75 hrs	751/469

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