FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK, NZ (2025) | Travel Guide to Fiordland & Milford Sound (Things To Do + Tips)

Located on the southwestern corner of the South Island, Fiordland National Park is one of the most remote and sparsely populated regions of New Zealand. In fact, it’s New Zealand’s largest national park comprising dramatic fjords, towering mountains, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. These landscapes were carved by glaciers over thousands of years. 🔗 FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK LINKS, TOURS & MORE INFO ☑️ Milford Sound - small boutique cruise (the one we did): https://gyg.me/OOtdm2mb ☑️ Doubtful Sound day trip from Manapouri: https://www.getyourguide.com/manapouri-l182538/from-manapouri-doubtful-sound-wilderness-day-trip-t126227/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Fiordland_video ☑️ Fiordland Cinema Ata Whenua showtime: https://www.fiordlandcinema.co.nz/ata-whenua-shadowland/ ☑️ Te Anau Glowworm Caves: https://www.getyourguide.com/te-anau-l937/te-anau-glowworm-caves-tour-t126038/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Fiordland_video ☑️ Great Walks bookings & huts (Milford, Kepler & Routeburn): https://bookings.doc.govt.nz/web/Facilities/SearchViewGreatWalk.aspx ☑️ Lake Marian hiking trail overview: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/lake-marian-track ☑️ Key Summit hiking trail overview: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/key-summit-and-view-of-lake-marian-via-routeburn-track ☑️ Gertrude Saddle hiking trail overview: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/southland/gertrude-saddle-route ☑️ Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Day Trip from QUEENSTOWN: https://www.getyourguide.com/queenstown-l498/queenstown-milford-sound-early-bird-coach-cruise-day-trip-t188556/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Fiordland_video ☑️ Milford Sound Day Trip by Plane & Boat from QUEENSTOWN: https://www.getyourguide.com/queenstown-l498/milford-sound-fly-cruise-fly-t115240/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Fiordland_video ☑️ Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Day Trip from TE ANAU: https://www.getyourguide.com/te-anau-l937/milford-sound-coach-nature-cruise-day-trip-from-te-anau-t163959/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Fiordland_video 🚐 BOOK A CAMPERVAN IN NEW ZEALAND: Jucy: https://t.cfjump.com/91399/t/71828 CamperCo: https://www.camperco.co.nz/ 😴 WHERE TO STAY IN TE ANAU - Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels (where we camped for a few nights - $): http://www.teanauholidaypark.co.nz/ - Te Anau: The Mayflower Cottage ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/the-mayflower-cottage.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Te Anau Lodge ($$$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/te-anau-lodge.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - DOC-campgrounds along Milford Sound Highway: https://weekendpath.com/te-anau-camping/ 🗺️📍 GET OUR NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES: https://www.rexby.com/worldwildhearts/newzealand 🎥 MORE VIDEOS: - Queenstown: https://youtu.be/vq22rrE_JI4 - Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park: https://youtu.be/7ppI7092Wx4 - Wellington: https://youtu.be/uPANrJwGJJo - South Island Road Trip: https://youtu.be/RrSGSTWPMMw - Auckland: https://youtu.be/sC3ZRbWvTJo - Rotorua: https://youtu.be/4r0UX7Xt5oI - North Island Road Trip: https://youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA - New Zealand Top 15: https://youtu.be/40Vh7oYEke4 - New Zealand Top Experiences: https://youtu.be/NOZf0NyhZYU - New Zealand Scenic Relaxation Film: https://youtu.be/RU8en3Ppwsk ✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF: https://www.worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP: - Book cheap flights: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001 - Book cheap accommodations: https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148 - Book rental car: https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts - Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: https://saily.com/worldwildhearts - Find the best hiking trails & offline maps: https://alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353 ✅ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts 😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/worldwildhearts/ https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts 🎵 MUSIC CREDITS: From Home by Vis Major Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective Winter Lullaby by Roie Schpigler I’ll Hold On Instrumental Version by Louis Island Summit Seekers by FableForte Farewell For Now by Boheme 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:08 State Highway 94 Scenic Drive 2:31 Milford Sound Cruise 4:13 Doubtful Sound Cruise 5:39 Te Anau 6:56 Fiordland Multi-Day Hike Options 7:52 Lake Marion Hike 8:35 Key Summit Hike 9:47 Gertrude Saddle Hike 11:22 Fiordland National Park Travel Tips #fiordlandnationalpark #milfordsound #newzealand