The Southern Alps and Fiordland Travel Guide
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Photo: Blanket Bay/Tourism New Zealand
As many as 60 glaciers are locked in the Southern Alps, slowly grinding their way down to lower altitudes, where they melt into running rivers of uncanny blue-green hues.
The Southern Alps and Fiordland Hotels
Lodgings in the Southern Alps and Fiordland milk the fantastic views for all they're worth. You can almost always find a room that looks out on a lake...read more
Fodor's Choice
The Southern Alps and Fiordland Restaurants
Queenstown, as the main regional resort, has the widest range of restaurants. Throughout the area, menus focus on local produce, seafood, lamb, and venison...read more
Things To Do in The Southern Alps and Fiordland
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Southern Alps and Fiordland
- $1218* & up -- New Zealand from West Coast (R/T w/Tax) Air New Zealand
- Australia & New Zealand Experience IExplore
- $1368-$1518* -- New Zealand from San Francisco (R/T w/Tax) — $1,368-$1,518 Air New Zealand
- Connoisseurs New Zealand — $2,779 IExplore
The Southern Alps and Fiordland Experiences
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Bungy Jumping: Don't worry, there is no pressure to jump off a bridge with an elastic cord tied to your ankles. But if you have a desire to bungy... Read more
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Endless rolling hills, bungy jumps off high bridges, the glittering Skytower of Auckland … so you think you've experienced the grandeur... Read more
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Roads only skirt the edge of this huge park, which compels you to hike, boat, and fly to see it. Only a winged, hoofed super-creature could possibly... Read more
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The Fiordland region's remoteness and changeable weather make it necessary to take some sensible precautions. So, before you head out on that... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Restaurants, Hotels, Best of the Best
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Practical Travel Tips, Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Santa Cruz has got a lot going for it, what with laidback bohemian vibes, world-class swells, and a Michelin-starred... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Fodors.com caught up with renowned author Jay McInerney on the heels of his latest book launch to ge... Read more
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