Te Wahipounamu Tours and Activities

This was taken at the Kea Point lookout at Mt Cook National Park. It was an easy trek and the view was phenomenal. We got there just as the sun was about to go behind the mountains so I was glad that I could capture what was left of the light on those snow-capped peaks. The giant mountain there is Mt Wakefield and just to the left of it is Mt Cook, nearly fully covered by those stubborn clouds. The Muller Glacier down the bottom definitely gave the image a good colour contrast as well.
This was taken at the Kea Point lookout at Mt Cook National Park. It was an easy trek and the view was phenomenal. We got there just as the sun was about to go behind the mountains so I was glad that I could capture what was left of the light on those snow-capped peaks. The giant mountain there is Mt Wakefield and just to the left of it is Mt Cook, nearly fully covered by those stubborn clouds. The Muller Glacier down the bottom definitely gave the image a good colour contrast as well.
Possibly one of the best hike I have ever done in my life. We did the Hooker Valley trail - it was relatively easy to do. You wouldn't even get tired because of the scenery in front of you. It was a beautiful hike and unfortunately, our stay here was short (for future visitors, spend some time in this area and do the other hikes). The way to Mt. Cook was amazing as well. There was one point where we went around the mountains filled with #snow. I was stunned with the beauty surrounding me that I forgot to take a photo. I felt like I was in a fantasyland - the clouds were a bit dark as well so I had that eerie feeling that a dragon from Lord of the Rings will fly out in the sky at any minute. It was a magical feeling. #hiking #newzealand #southisland #mtcook #mountains #snow
With the weather being closed in for most of the day, our planned destination was revised and here we were. A 30 minute leisurely walk through Alpine paths, a scramble down the rocks and this is what you could be met with. Icebergs still floating in Spring (not that the weather felt like Spring), moody skies and in the distance the glacial ice. This area, not that long ago was more glacial than lake. Yes, it was once Tasman Glacier. You could stay here for hours, I did. #newzealand #glacier #lake #nature
Flying over the braided rivers feeding into Lake Pukaki, getting an unreal perspective of Mount Cook and the snow covered village below with The Helicopter Line 🚁

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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
Frankton
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Great room that included laundry.

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Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Queenstown City Centre
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Amazing view (room 11). Staff were excellent and helpful, room was clean and had everything you need.

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Mt Cardrona Station Resort

Mt Cardrona Station Resort

2 out of 5
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Tours & day trips

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 99 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$193 per adult
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 130 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$687 per adult
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Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown

Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$547 per adult*
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Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
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Price is AU$336 per traveller
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Popular places to visit

Lake Te Anau featuring a sunset, a pebble beach and mountains

Lake Te Anau

Explore a geologically active glowworm cave, relax in a lakeside town and organise a kayaking adventure when visiting this spectacular glacial lake.

Lake Te Anau
Hiking the Kepler Track during spring in the snow within Fiordland National Park near Te Anau, New Zealand.

Kepler Track

Explore the great outdoors at Kepler Track, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.

Kepler Track
If you can afford it, I recommend splurging on a helicopter flight or fixed wing plane ride to Milford from Queenstown or Wanaka. The views of Fiordland from above are unbeatable.

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre

Explore the great outdoors at Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Lake Manapouri showing forests, mountains and a lake or waterhole

Lake Manapouri

Use the shores of this striking lake as a base when visiting the popular Doubtful Sound and many other beautiful areas in Fiordland National Park.

Lake Manapouri
Fiordland National Park showing a river or creek and mountains

Gertrude Saddle

Challenge yourself in New Zealand’s mystical Fiordland National Park to climb to this majestic mountain ridge for breathtaking vistas of Milford Sound.

Gertrude Saddle
We kayaked overnight. It rained like crazy and the bugs were atrocious. This was the scene the next morning. #Adventure.

Doubtful Sound

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Doubtful Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Doubtful Sound

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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

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Kamana Lakehouse
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

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Millennium Hotel Queenstown

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