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  • Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

    Top Spots in and near Fiordland National Park

    • Te Anau, New Zealand

      Kepler Track

      4.3
      111.41 mi / 6240 ft gain
      Important: In the Great Walks season (October till late April) bookings are required for campsites and huts - huts have gas cooking stoves and resident wardens. Check with local DOC before you go. Outside the Great Walks season facilities are greatly reduced and there are additional safety hazard...
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    • Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

      Climb to the Top of Eldrig Peak

      The track to the Eldrig Peak tops begins from a small parking area on the Borland Road a few kilometers above Borland Lodge. The Borland Road is normally open in summer but it is best to call the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre to confirm - 03 249 7924. The road is dirt and gravel but a tw...
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    • Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

      Backpack the Dusky Track

      52.2 mi / 4265.1 ft gain
      The Dusky Track is a tough and extraordinarily beautiful multi-day hike in central Fiordland. The trail is a one-way hike, with both the northern and southern terminal usually being accessed by boat.  The southern terminal is situated on the northern shore of the large and deep Lake Hauroko. The ...
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    • Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

      Camp at Cascade Creek

      This campsite is just off the Milford Highway. There will be a sign for the Cascade Creek Campground exit. Follow the dirt road for several minutes before reaching the campground. You may find a spot immediately, but the campground is fairly large and can get busy, so drive until you find a spot ...
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    • Rowallan, New Zealand

      Backpack the Hump Ridge Track

      37.3 mi / 3280.8 ft gain
      This loop track is intended to be walked over 3 days (2 nights) and is just over 60km long with nearly 1,000 meters elevation gain. For those of you uber fit people with an appetite for a more intense adventure, it's also possible to tackle the whole thing in a single day, but be prepared for a c...
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    Guides, Insights and Stories from Fiordland National Park

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