National Park · New Zealand
Fiordland National Park
Fiordland National Park is a national park in New Zealand, covering 3,088,812 acres (1,249,999 ha), established in 1952.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
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| Location | New Zealand |
| Area | 3,088,812 acres (1,249,999 ha) |
| Established | 1952 |
| Coordinates | 45.3860° S, 167.3470° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fiordland National Park
Fiordland National Park is a national park in the south-west corner of South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest of the 13 national parks in New Zealand, with an area of 12,607 km2 (4,868 sq mi). The park occupies almost half of the area of Te Wāhipounamu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site established in 1990, and is administered by the Department of Conservation (DOC). The southern ranges of the Southern Alps cover most of Fiordland National Park, combined with the deep glacier-carved valleys.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Late October to late April — Great Walks season, best for hiking
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Te Anau, New Zealand |
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Where to stay
| Lodges | DOC huts along the Milford Track; lodges in Te Anau |
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Famous trails
- Milford Track — 33.2 miles (53.5 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
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- Queenstown Airport (ZQN) · Queenstown, New Zealand · 72.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fiordland National Park?
Fiordland National Park is in New Zealand (45.3860° S, 167.3470° E).
When was Fiordland National Park established?
Fiordland National Park was established in 1952, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fiordland National Park?
Fiordland National Park covers 3,088,812 acres (1,249,999 ha).
When is the best time to visit Fiordland National Park?
Late October to late April — Great Walks season, best for hiking.
How do I get to Fiordland National Park?
The nearest town is Te Anau, New Zealand.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q877719 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiordland_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.fiordland.org.nz/things-to-do/walking-and-hiking/the-great-walks/milford-track/ — Best time to visit, as stated by the source.
- https://www.walkmyworld.com/posts/everything-you-need-to-know-to-hike-the-milford-track — Named trails, as stated by the source.