New Zealand's South Island
Fiordland
Within the wonders of Fiordland, find some of South Island’s finest superalatives. From Mt. Cook, the country’s highest peak at 12,283ft, to the equally impressive peaks also within this alpine chain, 27 of which are more than 9750ft in height; the 60 glaciers locked within these mountains and the uncanny blue green hues of the rivers as a result of the slow melting; and the breathtaking Tasman Glacier, which, at 27km in length, is New Zealand’s longest, as seen in the World Heritage Site of Mount Cook National Park.
But amidst Fiordland’s long list of superior traits, visitors will also find less prominent gems that prove equally enticing. From the adventure sports haven of Queenstown nestled within the Southern Lakes district, to the historically rich Wanaka, to some of the world’s finest hiking as found in the Southern Alps, Fiordland promises audiences a setting and plot as captivating as the Lord of the Rings trilogy that was filmed within its mountains.
