Best trails in Fiordland National Park

This is a beautiful half-day hike on the Routeburn Track with stunning views over the Humbolt and Darran Mountains in Fiordland National Park. Well-maintained path with a steady gentle ascent takes you through the mossy green rainforest via the Key Summit to the View of Lake Marian. There are only a few sections with rocky steps and it’s suitable for families with children. The Divide Shelter is located at the trailhead.

This track is a steady climb to beautiful alpine Lake Marian in the Hanging Valley. It's rough at times, but the reward is worth it. The lake is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, with the shadows and the sunlight playing colourful games on the mountainsides. Many tree roots cross the track, and these can become very slippery when wet. Pay attention to where you place your feet when negotiating the tree roots - wearing good boots with proper grip and support is recommended.

Routeburn Track, also known as "the ultimate alpine adventure track, " is one of the most popular Great Walks in New Zealand. It's a high-mountain traverse that links Fiordland and Mount Aspiring national parks. Routeburn Track offers various landscapes, from lush forests with moss, fern, and waterfalls to stunningly wide alpine scenery with tussock, crystal clear post-glacier-age lakes, and a view up to the Tasman Sea. This great walk is usually a three-day trip popular in summer and almost...

Gertrude Saddle Route is a challenging alpine hike only suited for experienced back-country hikers with navigational and technical skills. This is not to be taken lightly. You start walking through the valley until you reach the end and climb the steep track up the waterfall to Black Lake. There are a few cords to help climb steep and often slippery parts. Then a little bit more rocks hopping, and you get to the pass. The weather here can be extremely unpredictable. Be prepared for all types...

Kepler Track is a spectacular New Zealand Great Walk. Alpine vistas and lake beaches define this approximately four-day tramp on the edge of the Fiordland Wilderness. Prepare for a challenging tramp in an alpine environment with steep, rocky, and exposed sections with sudden weather changes - snow and ice can create hazardous conditions on these tracks. Avalanches are most common in winter and spring but can occur in any season. Rain, snow and cold snaps occur at almost any time of year. The...

Day 1 of the Kepler Track Great Walk starts on the shores of Lake Te Anau. You’ll go through the forest before reaching Broad Bay Campsite and climb up to the Luxmore Hut. It’s a steep and steady climb, and a good fitness level is required. Prepare for wind and rain in an open Alpine environment. Please note that bookings in advance are required in the Great Walks season to stay at the campsite and the hut. More information about campsite/hut bookings and fees is available at: Brod Bay...

Ancient glaciers, rainforests, and waterfalls greet hikers that retrace the steps of early explorers by taking on the Milford Track Great Walk in Fiordland National Park. The best time to hike is Great Walk Season, generally, October through April, when the temperatures are warmer and there may be less rainfall. The track can only be walked south to north, starting at Glade Wharf and ending at Sandfly Point. Flood and avalanche risks exist, and only experienced hikers with knowledge of the...

This track follows the first part of the Kepler Track Great Walk. It's a short and mostly flat section through the beech forest along the shore of Lake Te Anau. You can return the same way or catch a water taxi for a shorter walk. Experienced trampers can continue further to Luxmore Hut. Please note that bookings are required in the Great Walks season to stay at Brod Bay Campsite. For more information about bookings and fees visit:...

The Routeburn Track, ''the ultimate alpine adventure track,'' is one of the most popular Great Walks in New Zealand. This section takes you from Lake Mackenzie Hut to the Divide Shelter (open shelter - overnight use is prohibited) on the Milford Highway. The track passes by the 174-meter-high Earland Falls. Please note that bookings in advance are required to stay at huts and campsites during the Great Walks season. Lake Mackenzie...

This track follows a short part of the Kepler Track and takes you to Shallow Bay in Fiordland National Park. Start at the Rainbow Reach carpark and cross the swing bridge. There is a short steep ascent through mountain beech forest with some great river views (The Lord of the Rings movies location). Continue to the shores of Lake Manapouri. Shallow Bay Hut is situated at the end of this track. Please note that fees are required to stay at the hut. Bookings are not required - first come, first...