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

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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.

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Travel Deals in The Southern Alps and Fiordland

$1298* -- New Zealand 'Spring' Fares from West Coast, R/T Air New Zealand

* Some taxes, fees additional

The Southern Alps and Fiordland Experiences

Top Reasons to Go to the Southern Alps and Fiordland

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
Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park

Endless rolling hills, bungy jumps off high bridges, the glittering Skytower of Auckland … so you think you've experienced the grandeur... Read more
Mt. Aspiring National Park

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
Fiordland National Park

There is a reason Fiordland is considered a must-see destination. Prose, pixels, and paint all fail to describe Milford Sound and its surrounding... Read more
Safety in the High Country

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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