The Southern Alps and Fiordland Travel Guide
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- Places to Explore
- Sights
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- Hotels
- Entertainment
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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
- Sale on Worldwide Flights (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- New Zealand Tours & Vacations, Save up to 40% Tourism New Zealand
- New Zealand from West Coast (R/T incl. Tax) — $958-$1,058 Air New Zealand
- New Zealand Tours & Vacations, Save up to 40% — $79 Tourism New Zealand
The Southern Alps and Fiordland Experiences
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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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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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Practical Travel Tips
New Zealand's Christchurch has been hit by several earthquakes over the past year but most of the city—and Read more
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Best of the Best
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Practical Travel Tips
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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First of all, thanks to all of you Fodorites on the Australia & Pacific Forum for your aid during the planning of this trip. Read more
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As usual I've ummed and ahhhed about whether to do this report, this time because we didn't actually 'do' a lot. Read more
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