Fiordland

The Fiordland region is a dramatic and beautiful part of New Zealand. Fiordland is an untouched wonderland located on the South West Coast of the South Island. New Zealand's largest National Park, Fiordland National Park, which includes the Milford and Doubtful Sounds, covers the majority of the region.

Fiordland is also a World Heritage Area due to 'superlative natural phenomena'and 'outstanding examples of ... the earth's evolutionary history. The scenic beauty of Milford Sound is hard to surpass. Rudyard Kipling called Milford Sound the "eight wonder of the world." Milford Sound is home to New Zealand's most famous hiking track, the Milford Track. Milford Sound is 2 hours and 30 minutes drive from Te Anau, or 5 hours from Queenstown. The Milford Road from Te Anau to Milford Sound through the Homer Tunnel (1.2 km long) is one of the world's finest alpine drives. It is also possible to fly into Milford Sound.

Te Anau is the main centre of the Fiordland region, Manapouri is the other accommodation base in the region. There is a broad range of accommodation in the Fiordland region, as well as attractions and activities, places to eat, and entertainment for all ages.