Fiordland
A lot of New Zealanders will tell you that there’s no place in the country more beautiful than Fiordland. Located in the south-western corner of the South Island, the region has achieved World Heritage status for its extraordinary scenery of deep, calm fiords; cascading waterfalls, lush rainforest, shimmering lakes and snow-capped mountains.
At 1.2 million hectares, Fiordland is the least populated area in New Zealand. The region is deeply isolated with few roads – in some areas there’s only access by boat or air. Te Anau, one of the world's great walking capitals, is the gateway to Fiordland, and the closest city is Invercargill, located in the Southland region.
Tourism is the main source of income in Fiordland, followed by electricity generation and agriculture. Majestic Milford Sound is New Zealand's most popular tourist destination. The list of sounds in the region is extensive and each one is renowned for its beauty:
- Milford Sound
- Sutherland Sound
- Bligh Sound
- George Sound
- Caswell Sound
- Charles Sound
- Nancy Sound
- Thompson Sound
- Doubtful Sound
- Dagg Sound
- Breaksea Sound
- Dusky Sound
Fiordland has been described as “the sightseeing and walking capital of the world”, a title earned from its unique system of walking tracks including the famous Milford Track, which attracts people from all over the world.
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