Fiordland National Park, New Zealand as its
name suggests, is composed of 14 spectacular
fiords that is a World Heritage site. To the
uninitiated, fjords are valleys that appear
to form through the centuries of ice sculpture
filled only by sea or ocean.
The legend of Fiordland National Park
New Zealand
While scientists explain that the origin of
these fjords is attributed to centuries of the
ice age, the Maori legend begs to differ. According
to legend, this spectacular fjords booming with
raw energy is a creation of a giant stonemason
named Tute Rakiwhanoa who carved the deep valleys
with his razor sharp knife, cut each branch
of the sea rush to occupy the space created
by its fierce and precise stroke.
Tourist attractions in the Fiordland
National Park New Zealand
In calm weather, these fjords reflect the beautiful
surroundings - noble snow reaching the mountain
ranges of fusion in a sparkling summer sky.
The foam covered with forests and streams seem
to be freshly painted on a canvas of jagged
peaks and water pond. Come rains and numerous
waterfalls break out on placid. The Milford
Sound is an example that will take your breath
away with its natural sounds and surreal beauty.
The flora and fauna in the Fiordland
National Park, New Zealand
Fiordland National Park is covered with beech
forests and podocarn while valleys are with
carpeted foam. At the park, you can also spot
rare species of birds native to New Zealand
in their natural habitat.
Activities in the Fiordland National
Park New Zealand
Hiking, sea kayaking, sea diving, air tours,
cruises and fjord are some ways in which you
can explore the Fiordland National Park, with
visits through New Zealand packages. Hunting
and fishing in the national park is also allowed
if you have the license required.
Accommodation in Fiordland National
Park New Zealand
You can stay at hiker’s huts provided
by the Department of Conservation, New Zealand,
on the famous hiking trails. You can also stay
in accommodations available at Milford Sound
and Te Anau Manapouri lakeside and other cities
through New Zealand packages for a visit to
Fiordland, New Zealand.
