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Fiordland national Park New Zealand as the name suggests, is made up of 14 spectacular fiords that have made it a World Heritage Site. For the uninitiated, fiords are u-shaped valleys that appear through centuries of glacial carving only to be filled in by the sea or the ocean.
The Legend of Fiordland national Park New Zealand
While the scientific explanation for the origin of these fiords is attributed to the centuries of ice age activities, the Maori legend begs to differ. According to the legend, this spectacular fiords thriving with raw energy is a creation of a giant stonemason named Tute Rakiwhanoa who sculpted these deep valleys with his razor sharp knife, each cut bough the sea rushing in to occupy the space created by his fierce and precise strokes.
Tourist Attractions in Fiordland national Park New Zealand
In calm weather, these fiords reflect the beautiful surroundings - lofty snow-peaked mountain ranges melting into a sparkling summer sky. The moss-covered forests and rivulets seem to be freshly painted on a canvas of jagged peaks and mirror-like water.
Come rainfall and numerous waterfalls erupt on the placid sea. The Milford Sound is one such example that will take your breath away with its natural sounds and surreal beauty.
Flora and Fauna in Fiordland national Park New Zealand
Fiordland National Park is covered in beech and podocarn forests while the valleys are moss carpeted. At the park, you can also spot rare avian species native to New Zealand in their natural habitat.
Activities in Fiordland national Park New Zealand
Great New Zealand Walks, sea kayaking, sea diving, aerial tours, and fiord cruises are some of the ways by which you can explore Fiordland National Park, with Tours to New Zealand packages. Hunting and fishing in the national park is also permitted if you have the required license.
Accommodation in Fiordland national Park New Zealand
You can stay at the hiker's huts provided by Department of Conservation, New Zealand, on the famous walking tracks. You can also stay at the accommodations available at Milford Sound, and Te Anau and Manapouri lakeside towns with Tours to New Zealand packages for tours to Fiordland, New Zealand.
Tours to New Zealand offers tour bookings and travel packages for tours to Fiordland national Park New Zealand.
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