• Choose from any of the short or multiday walks, Key Summit, Lake Marion and the Lake Gunn nature walk are excellent short walks on the Milford Road • Heli hike to Mt Luxmoore or Hump Ridge tracks to maximise the views and get a great down hill walk that traverses alpine tussocks to lowland forests • Take a guided excursion with any of the local guiding companies to really get an appreciation of the local flora, fauna, history and tall tales • Try sea kayaking to get the best close up views of nature on the fiords • Visit the Department of Conservation visitors centre for excellent displays about the local area • Get close up views of many rare native birds at the Te Anau Wildlife Centre • Cruise Milford or Doubtful Sound to see dolphins and seals, and Fiordland Crested penguins at certain times of the year • Wake up to bird song on Lake Te Anau, Milford or Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise