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Kepler Track is 60 kilometres hiking track that opened in 1988, intending to showcase Fiordland's best features, including moss-draped beech forest, prolific birdlife, high tussock country, colossal mountain ranges, cascading waterfalls, vast glacier-carved valleys, luxuriant river flats, limestone formations and many more.

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Te Anau caves are outside the Te Anau town in the southernmost region, the Southland. These are the youngest caves in New Zealand, only 12,000 years old. One can go to the caves across the Te Anau lake. A boat ride inside the caves can be taken, which lets you witness the fantastic site of glow worms on the ceiling above your head in a calm and peaceful environment.

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from city center 3 out of 15
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Belonging to the Fiordland National Park along with the more popular Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound is a fiord located southwest of New Zealand. People come here exclusively to experience the serene beauty of the surrounding nature. Some adventure activities like snorkelling and diving are add-ons to the visitor experience here. However, as mentioned by visitors, the best way to experience the fiord is by cruising around the surrounding seas.

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Milford Sounds is an absolutely mesmerising fiord within the Te Wahipounamu, a World Heritage Site.

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The power of Fiordland’s untouched splendour and the scenery never ceases to enthrall travellers. It is among the most beautiful and dramatic parts of New Zealand. Now over 1.2 million hectares, Fiordland National Park was established in 1952. It encompasses rainforests, lakes, and mountains. The Department of Conservation in New Zealand administers this National Park. The variety of plants and animals that have developed relative isolation in the region are unique to the area, leading to a high rate of endemism.

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Combines New Zealand classics of fly fishing and jet boating

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from city center 7 out of 15
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Best for some 'me' time.

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A visit to the places where parts of the movie was shot

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Pony and farmlet tours

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Fiordland Cinema is a valuable and prized asset to Te Anau town of New Zealand. Fiordland Cinema has been in operation since October 2004. The feature making it unique is that it was constructed with a purpose in mind - the purpose of having daily, regular screenings of the short film, ATA Whanua - Shadowland ( also known as 'Fiordland on film), which has been locally filmed by a renowned helicopter pilot Kim Hollows, also the owner of this cinema.

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Gertrude Saddle Hike is among the top adventure experiences in Fiordland that offers a majestic view of the Milford Sound, Gertrude valley and the Tasman Sea. The Gertrude Saddle is at an elevation of 1410 metres. It is a 7 km (4.3 miles) out and back trail and the time required to complete it varies from 4 to 6 hours.

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Kayaking in Lake Te Anau is often underrated. The water in this lake is clean and clear and is fed by the waterfalls. Lake Te Anau is surrounded by steep mountains offering beautiful views and a kayaking experience. It is advised to kayak in groups as the Te Anau lake is vast, and the winds are always unpredictable. Hence, having few people by your side in emergencies is safer. However, if you wish to kayak alone and are experienced, you can get your kayak here on Lake Te Anau.

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Covering an area of 344 square kilometres, Lake Te Anau is among the largest southern glacial lakes. The east side of the lake is characterized by rolling hill country. The Murchison and Kepler ranges rise towards the western side, a magnificent haven of mountains, forests and wilderness. Three large fiords reach the lake from the west side, and the lake’s main body runs north-south.

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Te Anau Bird Sanctuary is run by the Department of Conservation of New Zealand. This bird sanctuary has many different species of birds that are looked after by the staff. This bird sanctuary is excellent for families and kids as they allow their visitors to feed the birds. Situated on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in South Island, you can’t help but sit on the jetty and admire the beautiful lake and the mountains.

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The Milford Track is a one-way Great Walk extending for 53.5 km. You can enjoy walking and tramping over four days. The Great Walk tracks are famous worldwide for the well-formed paths that can be quickly followed. Depending on the terrain, the ways are broad enough in some places to fit two people walking side by side. The surface is generally dirt, rock or gravel and may get slippery during the rains. There are hill climbs with steeper tracks and splendid views.