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Doubtful Sound

Belonging to the Fiordland National Park along with the more popular Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound is a fiord located southwest of New Zealand. People come here exclusively to experience the serene beauty of the surrounding nature. Some adventure activities like snorkelling and diving are add-ons to the visitor experience here. However, as mentioned by visitors, the best way to experience the fiord is by cruising around the surrounding seas. Doubtful Sound is 40 kilometres long and 421 meters deep. This makes the fiord the second largest and the deepest fiord of the South Island. It is spread out wider than Milford Sound, with cliffs of comparatively lesser heights. The fiord is 'U' in shape and is prominently shown. The area is wet most of the time as it receives heavy rainfall, just as the other fiords in Fiordland National Park. The average rainfall ranges from 120 inches to 240 inches. The dense native rainforest of New Zealand makes up most of the fiord's vegetation. Read More

Fiordland Cinema is a valuable and prized asset to Te Anau town of New Zealand. Fiordland Cinema has been in operation since October 2004. The feature making it unique is that it was constructed with a purpose in mind - the purpose of having daily, regular screenings of the short film, ATA Whanua - Shadowland ( also known as 'Fiordland on film), which has been locally filmed by a renowned helicopter pilot Kim Hollows, also the owner of this cinema. Fiordland Cinema has a single large, curved screen. It has an excellent 7.1 Dolby surround sound system. The interiors of Fordland cinema by Vesta are purely innovative and luxurious. This cinema theatre is one of the best in the world, and it is a boutique cinema, with a large screen, comfortable cosy and limited seating, Bar & Cafe, log fire etc. Fiordland cinema provides comfortable tiered seating with massive plush seats and plenty of legroom. The sitting arrangement is only for 52 people and one wheelchair bay. The beautiful cinema has a cosy and intimate feel. Read More

The power of Fiordland’s untouched splendour and the scenery never ceases to enthrall travellers. It is among the most beautiful and dramatic parts of New Zealand. Now over 1.2 million hectares, Fiordland National Park was established in 1952. It encompasses rainforests, lakes, and mountains. The Department of Conservation in New Zealand administers this National Park. The variety of plants and animals that have developed relative isolation in the region are unique to the area, leading to a high rate of endemism. Human activity is limited within the national park region. Initially, it was a hunting ground for the Maori, who also caught pounamu (New Zealand Jade) from the river and fish from the sea. The fiords later provided shelter to European whalers and sealers who built small settlements in the region. Yet, the fact that the fiords have the wettest climate in New Zealand, the incredible isolation and the sheer steepness of the terrain deterred all but the toughest from settling in the region.Fiordland found a home in the most significant conservation debates in New Zealand in the 1960s when it was proposed that the levels of Lake Manapouri be raised at the west arm to assist hydroelectric power generation. However, the government ultimately bent under the weight of several petitions and gave statutory protection to the Fiordland National Park by passing a bill in the 1970s. Read More

Best for some 'me' time. What better way to relax on a vacation that to get a massage at the Fiordland Massage clinic while at Te Anau. They offer deep tissue treatments, foot revival and hot stone treatments.

Combines New Zealand classics of fly fishing and jet boating Allows tourists to expereince the pleasure of jet boating on the Waiau river while enjoying fishing for rainbow and brown trout. It comes in half or full day packages with the full day package offering a riverside barbecue.

Gertrude Saddle Hike is among the top adventure experiences in Fiordland that offers a majestic view of the Milford Sound, Gertrude valley and the Tasman Sea. The Gertrude Saddle is at an elevation of 1410 metres. It is a 7 km (4.3 miles) out and back trail and the time required to complete it varies from 4 to 6 hours. Gertrude Saddle hike is one of the best hikes as it takes one through various landscapes - through forests, over to rocky steep and stony path, passing the Black Lake, crossing river stream, climbing rocks and finally reaching the top to a breathtaking view. You can also camp at the top of the trek as two spots are designated for the same. However, a very short hike takes time because the route is pretty steep up to Black Lake and Gertrude Saddle after that. The hike should be undertaken on a clear day because rains render the track highly risky, and the clouds may give you no view from the top. Read More

Te Anau caves are outside the Te Anau town in the southernmost region, the Southland. These are the youngest caves in New Zealand, only 12,000 years old. One can go to the caves across the Te Anau lake. A boat ride inside the caves can be taken, which lets you witness the fantastic site of glow worms on the ceiling above your head in a calm and peaceful environment. The glowworm caves are limestone caves inhabited by Glowworms (Arachnocampa Luminosa), which are unique to New Zealand. The sight of sparkling blue light on the caves' ceiling, which tends to light up the ancient stalactites and stalagmites, is breathtaking. One can live the unforgettable experience throughout the country; thousands of such caves are scattered, right from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. Read More

Kayaking in Lake Te Anau is often underrated. The water in this lake is clean and clear and is fed by the waterfalls. Lake Te Anau is surrounded by steep mountains offering beautiful views and a kayaking experience. It is advised to kayak in groups as the Te Anau lake is vast, and the winds are always unpredictable. Hence, having few people by your side in emergencies is safer. However, if you wish to kayak alone and are experienced, you can get your kayak here on Lake Te Anau. Along with Te Anau, New Zealand also has some amazing kayaking experiences in store in the Fiordlands with Kayaking being available on Manapouri Lake as well. If you are an experienced Kayaker, don't hesitate to take on the waters on your own. However, beginners and amateurs are well-advised to travel in groups of 3-4 since the currents can be pretty unpredictable. Read More

Pony and farmlet tours These treks offer splendid scenic horseback rides along the Te Anau lake and Waiau river. Kepler Oaks is perfect for families who wish to visit to see farm animals and ride ponies.

Kepler Track is 60 kilometres hiking track that opened in 1988, intending to showcase Fiordland's best features, including moss-draped beech forest, prolific birdlife, high tussock country, colossal mountain ranges, cascading waterfalls, vast glacier-carved valleys, luxuriant river flats, limestone formations and many more. Kepler track is named after Johannes Kepler and is one of New Zealand's most fabulous walks administered by the New Zealand Departhe track named after Johannes Kepler. The way is one of New Zealand's Great Walks and is issued by the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC). One can witness small streams on the track that need to be stepped across safely. While the other multi-day walks were constructed out of necessity, the Kepler track was specially built as a tourist spot for pleasure. The track is constructed in a very easy-to-climb manner with bridged streams and stairs on the steep areas. Ideally, people stay here for a period of 2-3 days. Read More