The Milford Track & Other Walks

Most dedicated trampers consider the famous Milford Track among the finest anywhere in the world. Four days are required to walk the 54km (33 miles) from Glad Jetty at Lake Te Anau's northern end to Sandfly Point on the western bank of Milford Sound. Other popular walks in this area are the Hollyford Valley, the Routeburn, and the Kepler.

Fishing

Fiordland offers unsurpassed opportunities for wilderness trophy trout fishing. The best fishing is in the Eglinton Valley. Ian Murray of Fish 'n' Trips (tel. 03/249-7656; fax 03/249-7663) clearly has a sense of humor. If you want a guided wilderness fishing experience, call him. Fiordland Guides, 472 Te Anau-Milford Hwy. (tel. 03/249-7832), can take you on a terrific fishing trip for NZ$350 (US$248/£126) for a half-day, NZ$600 (US$426/£217) for a full day, or NZ$100 (US$71/£36) per hour.

Horseriding

Pay NZ$70 (US$50/£25) for a horse trek through beautiful landscapes with High Ride Adventures, 865 Wilderness Rd. (tel. 03/249-8591). They pick up tours at 9:30am and 2pm, and in summer at 6pm.

Kayaking

Fiordland Wilderness Experiences, 66 Quintin Dr. (tel. 03/249-7700), offers guided sea-kayaking options ranging in length from 1 to 6 days. It goes to Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful sounds and Lake Manapouri.