4. Explore the Fiords
Rukdyard Kipling call the Milford Sound the 8th Wonder of the World, and that’s an understatement. It’s widely considered to be the most scenic spot in all of New Zealand, where mountain and ocean meet through a long and narrow cleft in the coastline. Hop a boat and be wowed through the 10 mile passage to the open sea, with mighty Mitre Peak looming in the distance. Better yet, take a kayak and explore the Sound in silence, making friends with dolphins, seals and penguins along the way. There are endless hikes and opportunities to worship nature in Fiordland.