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One of the few truly vast wildernesses in the world is located in New Zealand's southwest. The Fiordland National Park is home to a breathtakingly beautiful terrain that has been mostly unaltered by human habitation yet influenced by the untamed power of nature. It is a location to get away from urban life and explore a region with ancient forests, untamed mountain peaks, and tranquil blue waterways. The national park spans a variety of landscapes, from mountain to lake, fiord to rainforest, and is sometimes referred to be the "walking capital of the world."
The Fiordland National Park Information:
A number of rare and endangered endemic species call this area home, making it an ecological wonderland of the greatest calibre and the focus of New Zealand's renowned conservation efforts. The highlight of your trip to New Zealand will undoubtedly be this breathtaking national park, whether you embark on one of the region's renowned multi-day treks or simply come to cruise the breathtaking landscape of Milford Sound.
This stunning park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to majestic fjords, magnificent waterfalls, unspoiled rainforest, dazzling lakes, and snow-capped mountains. Take a boat or air trip to the magnificent Milford Sound, explore Doubt Sound in search of bottlenose dolphins, penguins, or fur seals, or go on a walking tour to take in the elegance and atmosphere of soaring mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and lush valleys.
The Fiordland National Park History:
The Maori are thought to have hunted and fished here before Australia was "discovered" in the 17th century, using a variety of rods, traps, and spears to catch fish and birds. Later, a small group of European settlers mostly whalers and sealers erected several modest homes there. However, all but the hardest homesteaders were turned off by the constant rain and extreme solitude. Since there are so few humans living there, wildlife has prospered, with a sizeable amount being exclusive to the park.
Fiordland was created in 1904 as a reserve and given park status in 1952. It was included in the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site, a collection of four national parks in 1990. This place is regarded to include some of the best examples of New Zealand flora and fauna.
Facts about Fiordland National Park:
1) Over 1.2 million hectares of mountain ranges, lakes, waterfalls, fiords, and rainforests may be found in Fiordland National Park.
2) Some of the most unusual birds in New Zealand can be found in Fiordland National Park today and in the past. The käkäpo, the only non-flying parrot in the world, resides here.
3) The most well-known of the deep fiords created by glaciers during the colder era is Milford Sound.
4) The Milford Track in Fiordland National Park is renowned as "the Finest Walk in the World." To finish this track, allow yourself four to five days.
5) It was created in 1904 as a reserve and recognised as a national park in 1952.
Things to do at Fiordland National Park:
- Kayaking
- Cruise
- Hiking Trails
- Milford Sound
- Doubt Sound
- Te Anau
- Manapouri,
- Dolphin and
- Penguin spotting, etc.
How to reach Fiordland National Park:
By Car: The approximately 2.5-hour trip from Queenstown to Te Anau.
By Bus: Queenstown and Te Anau are connected every day by regular public bus service.
By Air: Queenstown Airport is the closest.
Best time to visit Fiordland National Park:
October to April
