Fiordland Lodge Hunting Experiences
Jet Boat Fishing
Discover the Beauty of The Waiau River with Jet Boat Fishing
Teeming with brown & rainbow trout and flowing through untouched rainforest, the Waiau river offers a very special wilderness experience.
Combine fishing and jet boating in the Fiordland wilderness for the ultimate kiwi adventure.Unforgettable fun for friends, couples, and families!
Private Guide for the Day
Allow yourself to be 'Guided By Nature' not by time and with a tailor made itinerary that can be changed at any time, you are in control of your own journey into the Fiordland National Park. The advantages of a private guide and private vehicle for the day is that you control what you want to focus on whether wildlife, nature, walks, history, our specialty is getting you away from the crowds to see the many 'hidden secrets' that the Fiordland National Park has to offer.
Guided Nature Walks
New Zealand abounds in excellent walking tracks and here in Fiordland we are based at the gate-way to one of the world's greatest National Parks which is now part of the "Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area."
The Te Anau and Fiordland region are promoted as the "walking and sight-seeing capital of the world" and rightfully so as in this region alone, there are over 500km of walking tracks and we believe the scenery just does not get any better anywhere.
Private Cruise Milford Sound
Offering the only private cruise available on Milford Sound we combine the expertise of a private guide and vehicle as you head up the most scenic alpine drive in the world to the majestic Milford Sound. The best thing about Milford Sound is that the weather doesn’t matter! On a sunny day, it is beautiful and on a wet day it is spectacular! Fiordland has some of the world’s highest waterfalls and they are a popular feature of Milford Sound. In all weather, you will see water cascading down massive cliffs into the sea
Milford Track Day
Your Exclusive Milford Track Guided Experience
Venture through a natural playground of glacier-carved fiords and emerald river valleys with an exclusively guided day walk on the Milford Track. There’s something very special about experiencing the Milford Track with your own private guide. Take your time, enjoy unforgettable vistas all to yourself and soak up personalized commentary on the track’s history, flora and fauna.
Milford Sound, Coach, Cruise & Walk
Departs and returns to Fiordland Lodge daily, enjoy a memorable "unhurried" day excursion with a private guide to Milford Sound on a small coach, maximum group size 11. Described as the most scenic alpine drive in the world this is the best option into and out of Milford sound ensuring you don't miss any of the amazing scenery. Includes a boat cruise onto Milford Sound along the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. Then select on the return drive either a series of short walks and exploration with your local nature guide, or a 2 and 1/2 hours hiking (unguided) on the renowned Routeburn Great Walk to Key Summit.
Focus on Photography
Suitable for both professional and amateur photographers looking to enhance and refresh their camera eye. Aimed at nature lovers Fiordland is a photographer's dream-come-true.
Our Focus on Photography experience is accompanied by private guide and Te Anau local Douglas Thorne who specializes in photographing New Zealand scenery and wildlife and he was recently named the 2017 Otago Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Douglas will do his best to maximize the chances of obtaining the best pictures over the course of your day and your day is targeted around your special interests and Douglas will look for subjects of special interest to you such as birds, wildlife, landscapes, scenery, plants or the night sky.
Exclusive Cruise Lake Te Anau
Southern Fiordland is a magical part of the world where the sea, rivers and lakes combine with endless coastline, mountains and forests to showcase New Zealand’s wilderness at its best.
Information - Treat yourself to a life-long memory, a connection with the past, in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Let us take you across pristine waters of Lake Te Anau, surrounded by the untouched beauty the Fiordland National Park with primeval forest, hidden coves, picturesque islands and breath-taking mountain vistas. Step back in time to an era when elegance was common, adventure was the basis of the daily news and new frontiers captured the heart of nations. We invite you to join us aboard Faith in Fiordland, a 66-foot (20-meter) motor sailer built in Scotland from teak, oak and mahogany, now moored at the historic wharf at Lake Te Anau, Fiordland.
This is a 3 hour experience including a guided walk to the Hidden Lakes, delicious finger foods, tea and refreshments. Ideal for that special occasion with added privacy and personalised commentary from a local crew. Relaxed, friendly and away from the crowds enjoy time with the engine turned off to enjoy the tranquillity of Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland National Park.
Your private cruise onto Lake Te Anau. Exclusive 3 hour cruise $1650 from 2-10 people.
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Travel with us to this untouched world deep in the heart of Fiordland National Park. The beauty and vastness of Doubtful Sound will take your breath away as you experience its deep wilderness.
When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence – a silence broken only by birdsong or the rushing of a distant waterfall. Its beauty and vastness will take your breath away.
Te Anau Glow-worm Caves
Experience a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glow-worms. Your trip to the Te Anau Glow-worm Caves begins at the Real Journeys visitors centre in Te Anau with a cruise to the western shores of Lake Te Anau on a purpose-built scenic cruise vessel.
Guided Fly Fishing
Within and around the confines of Fiordland National Park, amid towering peaks, flow the clearest rivers inhabited by large wild Brown and Rainbow trout.
Fiordland Lodge offers guided fly fishing in both Fiordland and neighboring Southland with experienced professional guides. With in excess of 30 rivers and streams all within 1.5 hours drive of the Lodge there is an abundance of options. From well populated fisheries that are perfect for both novice and intermediate to world class trophy fisheries to challenge the most advanced anglers, Fiordland Lodge proudly caters to anglers of all ability.
Mountains to the Sea
An ecologically diverse and historical Fiordland experience like no other See it all – glaciers, native forests, rugged peaks, alpine lakes, beaches
- Spend the day with one of the most experienced and knowledgeable guides in this area, Bard Crawford
- Fly over Milford Sound and the spectacular wilderness of Hollyford Valley
Hollyford & Martins Bay Heli Encounter
With sweeping beaches, lush rainforest and gin-clear rivers, this area has some of the most rugged scenery and interesting history Fiordland has to offer. View native birdlife and follow in the footsteps of intrepid early European settlers on a remote guided hike, stopping for a freshly prepared gourmet picnic lunch enroute.
Kepler Track Heli Hike
Heli-hiking, gives you the freedom to get the sort of perspective on nature you've only ever seen on documentary films. The Kepler track is the most assessible and closest Great Walks hike from Fiordland Lodge. An amazing experience is to combine a walk on this New Zealand renowned track with a heli hike.
Doubtful & Dusky Sound Helicopter Flight
Very few people get to see Dusky Sound due to its remoteness. This is a great option for those who like to 'get off the beaten track' and are interested in the history of the area!
Departing and returning from the Fiordland Lodge lawn, Dusky Sound is an incredibly beautiful, remote fiord made up of more than 350 small islands. It is one of the largest fiords at 40kms in length and is New Zeland's largest sound.
The Works Helicopter Flight
Enjoy this premier heli-flight experience. This grand-daddy of scenic flights takes you on a spectacular journey across the renowned Fiordland National Park. From sea level to mountain tops, this flight incorporates Fiordland's top three destinations, Dusky Sound-New Zealand's largest fiord, Doubtful Sound and the iconic Milford Sound. This fabulous flight departs and returns from the lodge lawn.
The Ultimate Fiordland Big Day Out
Sights of Southern Fiordland
Southern Fiordland is a magical part of the world where the sea, rivers and lakes combine with endless coastline, mountains and forests to showcase New Zealand’s wilderness at its best.