Hidden Gems of Fiordland Beyond Milford Sound

While Milford Sound captures international headlines, Fiordland National Park spans over 1.2 million hectares of ancient rainforests, isolated fiords, and granite peaks that remain blissfully quiet.

Doubtful Sound: The Sound of Silence

Three times longer and with ten times the surface area of Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound (*Patea*) is accessible only via a boat cruise across Lake Manapouri followed by a bus ride over Wilmot Pass. The absolute quiet of this deep fjord is unforgettable.

Lake Monowai & Lake Hauroko

Located in deep southern Fiordland, Lake Hauroko is New Zealand's deepest lake (462 meters). Both lakes offer uncrowded forest hikes surrounded by native beech trees and rare birdlife including the takahe and mohua.