Any green traveller planning a trip to New Zealand would do well to visit the stunning Fiordland National Park. A world heritage site, Fiordland is, as the name suggests, an area where narrow rivers are surrounded by beautiful steep cliffs and snow-capped mountains.
There are many places advertising eco-tours; however, on closer inspection some don’t fit the bill, so do be careful when choosing a tour. The Lake Marion experience is one that comes highly recommended. This tour will give you the opportunity to admire the wildlife, get close to some of the stunning waterfalls and take in the breath-taking view from up high.
There is nothing better when going on holiday than having somewhere idyllic and private to have as your base. The Te Anau self-contained cottage has some wonderful reviews and is about as affordable as you can get in the area. The staff are very friendly and are happy to give advice on the best things to do and how to get around.
No trip to Fiordland would be complete without a tour of the waterfalls. The tallest of the waterfalls is Sutherland, falling over three levels it is one of the biggest and most beautiful in the world. However, there are others worth visiting so if this is your thing, then perhaps a Fiordland tour that takes in the highlights is worth considering.
In recent years Fiordland has taken its self-conservation role very seriously and for those who would like to take a tour, but would rather avoid buses, cars and prefer to stick with walking or human powered transport then eco-tourism in the Fiordland region site is just the ticket.