Fiordland National Park is a stunning natural paradise located in the southwest corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is one of the largest parks in the country, covering over 1.2 million hectares of wild and rugged terrain. The park is home to some of the country's most spectacular scenery, including towering mountains, pristine alpine lakes, and deep fiords.
The park is situated in the south-western corner of the South Island, between Milford Sound and Lake Te Anau. It is bordered by the Tasman Sea to the west, the Southern Alps to the east, and the Fiordland National Park Conservation Area to the south. The area is renowned for its untouched natural beauty, with lush native forests, rugged mountains, and picturesque lakes.
The area has been inhabited by Maori people for centuries, and is of great cultural significance to them. In the late 19th century, the area was declared a protected area, and in 1952 the Fiordland National Park was established. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is renowned for its unique and diverse ecosystems.
The park is home to a variety of native wildlife, including the endemic takahe, kiwi, and weka. It also boasts a range of activities for visitors, such as hiking, kayaking, and fishing. The park is also home to some of New Zealand's most iconic landmarks, such as the Milford Track and the Sutherland Falls.
Fiordland National Park is an unforgettable destination, with its rugged beauty and abundant wildlife. It is a place where nature and history combine to create an unforgettable experience.
Experience Fiordland National Park with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Fiordland National Park. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.
Fiordland National Park in New Zealand is known for its temperate and wet climate. In summer, temperatures range from 10-20°C, with occasional days of higher temperatures. The winter months are usually wetter and colder, with temperatures ranging from 0-10°C. Spring brings mild temperatures and longer days. Autumn is generally cool and wet, with temperatures ranging from 5-15°C. The park is known for its high levels of rainfall, with an average of 200-400mm per month throughout the year.
Our weather forecast for Fiordland National Park helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Dec. 4th 2023 Dec. 4th 2023 | max: 13.6 °C min: -1 °C |
9.0 m/s 10.8 m/s |
6.2 % 24.0 m |
67.6 % 1,014 hPa |
05:56:40 21:24:50 |
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Dec. 5th 2023 Dec. 5th 2023 | max: 16.6 °C min: -0.4 °C |
11.2 m/s 11.5 m/s |
56.9 % 22.3 m |
74.2 % 1,016 hPa |
05:56:20 21:25:56 |
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Dec. 6th 2023 Dec. 6th 2023 | max: 10.3 °C min: 5.1 °C |
12.2 m/s 41.4 m/s |
96.6 % 14.4 m |
89.6 % 1,009 hPa |
05:56:04 21:27:01 |
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Dec. 7th 2023 Dec. 7th 2023 | max: 5.8 °C min: 2.3 °C |
11.5 m/s 40.0 m/s |
95.1 % 13.8 m |
92.5 % 1,010 hPa |
05:55:50 21:28:05 |
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Dec. 8th 2023 Dec. 8th 2023 | max: 11.2 °C min: 4.1 °C |
9.0 m/s 20.5 m/s |
98.4 % 15.3 m |
85.4 % 1,017 hPa |
05:55:38 21:29:06 |
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Dec. 9th 2023 Dec. 9th 2023 | max: 8.3 °C min: 4.7 °C |
13.0 m/s 54.4 m/s |
100.0 % 5.0 m |
96.7 % 1,012 hPa |
05:55:30 21:30:06 |
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Dec. 10th 2023 Dec. 10th 2023 | max: 10.3 °C min: 7.3 °C |
8.4 m/s 20.6 m/s |
97.5 % 2.9 m |
98.8 % 1,010 hPa |
05:55:24 21:31:04 |
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Dec. 11th 2023 Dec. 11th 2023 | max: 12.6 °C min: 3.6 °C |
11.9 m/s 24.1 m/s |
53.0 % 21.8 m |
75.1 % 1,019 hPa |
05:55:21 21:31:59 |
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Dec. 12th 2023 Dec. 12th 2023 | max: 15.2 °C min: 4.3 °C |
12.2 m/s 31.7 m/s |
40.8 % 15.6 m |
71.4 % 1,018 hPa |
05:55:21 21:32:53 |
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Dec. 13th 2023 Dec. 13th 2023 | max: 8.9 °C min: 2 °C |
13.7 m/s 34.2 m/s |
78.2 % 12.3 m |
82.7 % 1,012 hPa |
05:55:24 21:33:45 |
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Dec. 14th 2023 Dec. 14th 2023 | max: 13.6 °C min: 0.2 °C |
7.2 m/s 12.6 m/s |
37.0 % 20.6 m |
67.0 % 1,017 hPa |
05:55:29 21:34:34 |
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Dec. 15th 2023 Dec. 15th 2023 | max: 15.8 °C min: 3.7 °C |
10.1 m/s 13.0 m/s |
54.6 % 23.7 m |
64.1 % 1,016 hPa |
05:55:37 21:35:22 |
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Dec. 16th 2023 Dec. 16th 2023 | max: 14.9 °C min: 5.6 °C |
10.1 m/s 19.4 m/s |
86.2 % 18.9 m |
72.7 % 1,013 hPa |
05:55:48 21:36:07 |
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Dec. 17th 2023 Dec. 17th 2023 | max: 15.2 °C min: 6.2 °C |
6.8 m/s 9.1 m/s |
96.0 % 17.5 m |
72.8 % 1,013 hPa |
05:56:02 21:36:49 |
Would you like to travel to Fiordland National Park on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Fiordland National Park.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Dec. 5th 2023 Tuesday, 5th of Dec. 2023 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 6th 2023 Wednesday, 6th of Dec. 2023 | Queen Elizabeth | 01:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 13th 2023 Wednesday, 13th of Dec. 2023 | MS Noordam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 14th 2023 Thursday, 14th of Dec. 2023 | Coral Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 23rd 2023 Saturday, 23rd of Dec. 2023 | Grand Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 25th 2023 Monday, 25th of Dec. 2023 | Queen Elizabeth | 01:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 30th 2023 Saturday, 30th of Dec. 2023 | MS Noordam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 31st 2023 Sunday, 31st of Dec. 2023 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 1st 2024 Monday, 1st of Jan. 2024 | Coral Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 2nd 2024 Tuesday, 2nd of Jan. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 11th 2024 Thursday, 11th of Jan. 2024 | Grand Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 13th 2024 Saturday, 13th of Jan. 2024 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 15th 2024 Monday, 15th of Jan. 2024 | Coral Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 15th 2024 Monday, 15th of Jan. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 19th 2024 Friday, 19th of Jan. 2024 | MS Noordam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 26th 2024 Friday, 26th of Jan. 2024 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 3rd 2024 Saturday, 3rd of Feb. 2024 | MS Noordam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 4th 2024 Sunday, 4th of Feb. 2024 | Queen Elizabeth | 01:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 8th 2024 Thursday, 8th of Feb. 2024 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 10th 2024 Saturday, 10th of Feb. 2024 | Island Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 13th 2024 Tuesday, 13th of Feb. 2024 | MS Noordam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 14th 2024 Wednesday, 14th of Feb. 2024 | Grand Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 16th 2024 Friday, 16th of Feb. 2024 | Coral Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 19th 2024 Monday, 19th of Feb. 2024 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Feb. 25th 2024 Sunday, 25th of Feb. 2024 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 28th 2024 Wednesday, 28th of Feb. 2024 | Grand Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 29th 2024 Thursday, 29th of Feb. 2024 | MS Noordam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 8th 2024 Friday, 8th of Mar. 2024 | Royal Princess | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Mar. 11th 2024 Monday, 11th of Mar. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 15th 2024 Friday, 15th of Mar. 2024 | MS Noordam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 28th 2024 Thursday, 28th of Mar. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 30th 2024 Saturday, 30th of Mar. 2024 | MS Noordam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Oct. 16th 2024 Wednesday, 16th of Oct. 2024 | Diamond Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 6th 2024 Wednesday, 6th of Nov. 2024 | Diamond Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 19th 2024 Tuesday, 19th of Nov. 2024 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27th of Nov. 2024 | Diamond Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 2nd 2024 Monday, 2nd of Dec. 2024 | Carnival Splendor | 02:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 7th 2024 Saturday, 7th of Dec. 2024 | Queen Elizabeth | 01:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 10th 2024 Tuesday, 10th of Dec. 2024 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Dec. 2024 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 25th 2024 Wednesday, 25th of Dec. 2024 | MS Westerdam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 26th 2024 Thursday, 26th of Dec. 2024 | Queen Elizabeth | 01:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 30th 2024 Monday, 30th of Dec. 2024 | Diamond Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 7th 2025 Tuesday, 7th of Jan. 2025 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | MS Westerdam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 14th 2025 Tuesday, 14th of Jan. 2025 | Crown Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 15th 2025 Wednesday, 15th of Jan. 2025 | Royal Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 17th 2025 Friday, 17th of Jan. 2025 | Diamond Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 21st 2025 Tuesday, 21st of Jan. 2025 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 26th 2025 Sunday, 26th of Jan. 2025 | MS Westerdam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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