Fiordland has achieved World Heritage status and is renowned as the home of Mitre Peak and the Fiords of Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Also well know are the Great Walks (the Milford Track, Routeburn Track, and Kepler Tracks), within the Fiordland National Park and Mount Aspiring National Park.

What's happening in Fiordland

Event overview for May/June

* Sat 25 May
  Gore Boat and Water Ski Club Annual Time
  Trials on Lake Te Anau

Queen’s Birthday Weekend:
* 30 May – 2 June -
   Fiordland Big 3 (www.teanauevents.co.nz)
* Fri 31 May - Sat 1 June
   Friends of the Library Book sale
* Sat 1 June
   Winter market
* Sat 1 June
   Car Boot Sale (Scout fundraiser)

Please click here for more information and to download the latest monthly Fiordland Events Calendar.

Southland & Fiordland AtoZ Visitor Guide ebook

The Milford Road 

For current road information see  www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/current-conditions/highway-info/milford-rockfall.html

The road to MILFORD SOUND is one of the world's finest drives. After leaving Te Anau, visitors follow 119km of sealed road to the majestic Milford Sound. Fiordland’s steep mountain ranges sometimes cause avalanche conditions resulting in road closure if avalanches are likely.

Between May and November all travellers must carry car chains at all times. Chains can be hired in Te Anau at any of the local service stations.

We recommend visitors travel with experienced local coach operators particularly during winter months as a safe option.

Fiordland’s native evergreen forests do not offer quite the same golden autumn experience of some of our Southern Lakes neighbors, but Autumn is a great time to visit to avoid the crowds and explore the National Park and walking tracks outside of the peak season.