Humboldt Falls

Fiordland & Southland


This 275m-high cascade is a worthwhile detour when driving the Milford Hwy. Reach the lookout point on an easy 1.2km hike through rainforest (30 minutes return). The trailhead is 9km northeast of Gunn's Camp along unsealed Hollyford Road.


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2. Pop's View

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3. Milford Underwater Observatory

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4. Mirror Lakes

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Fifty-eight kilometres north of Te Anau along the Milford Hwy are the Mirror Lakes, a popular stop on this world-renowned road trip. A five-minute stroll…

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