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Plan & prepare - Fiordland National Park

Find information on how to get to Fiordland National Park, what the weather is like and tips for safety including the gear you will need and more.

Plan and prepare well for your trip

Visitor information and interpretation of park features and values is provided at these visitor centres:

Te Anau (Fiordland National Park DOC Visitor Centre)
West Arm (across Lake Manapouri from Manapouri village)
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi.

Getting there - Fiordland

You can access Fiordland National Park and many of its attractions by road via Te Anau by airplane, boat or walking. There are a number of commercial operators offering transport for visitors.

Transport services in Fiordland

Find out about options for travel and adventures around Fiordland National Park, including track transport for Great Walks and transport to Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound and more.

Weather and climate in Fiordland

Fiordland weather is highly changeable, so when you visit prepare for all conditions. Cold temperatures, snow, strong winds and heavy rain can occur at any time of the year. It can be sunny too though!

Safety guidelines for Fiordland

Enjoy fabulous Fiordland safely - read about outdoor gear you will need, leaving trip intentions, driving on unsealed roads, use of fire, weather conditions and track updates, hazardous conditions and more.

Outdoor gear supplies and hire in Fiordland

Find out where you can hire or purchase outdoor equipment for your visit to Fiordland, including safety radios and beacons, clothing and footwear, tramping gear and more.

Guides and commercial tourism providers

Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services in Fiordland National Park.

Find out more

Publications

Fiordland National Park Management Plan - June 2007

Day walks in Fiordland National Park (PDF, 700K)

General Policy for National Parks

Weather

Weather and climate in Fiordland

Learn more

Parks and recreation in Fiordland

Great Walks in Fiordland

Fiordland (www.newzealand.com)

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Fiordland alerts (current conditions and track updates)

Safety guidelines for Great Walks in Fiordland

Contacts

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:	+64 3 249 7924
Address:	Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600
Email:
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