Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks

Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand

Mount Aspiring National Park is located in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand, north of Fiordland National Park, and between Otago and south Westland. The park forms part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site.

Lake Manapouri New Zealand

So much to enjoy with natural world heritage of this lake part of larger area of the national park. The Nature of this area is so unique and special.

Lake Manapouri is located in the South Island of New Zealand. The lake is situated within the Fiordland National Park and the wider region of Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Lake Manapouri was formed by glacial action in the most recent ice age.

Frans Josef and Fox Glaciers and Lake Matheson New Zealand

The Franz Josef (Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere in Māori) is a 12 km long glacier located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Together with the Fox Glacier 20 km to the south, it is unique in descending from the Southern Alps to less than 300 metres above sea level, amidst the greenery and lushness of a temperate rainforest.
The area surrounding the two glaciers is part of Te Wahipounamu, a World Heritage Site park. The river emerging from the glacier terminal of Franz Josef is known as the Waiho River.
Fed by four alpine glaciers, Fox Glacier falls 2,600m on its 13km journey from the Southern Alps down to the coast, with it having the distinction of being one of the few glaciers to end among lush rainforest only 300 metres above sea level. Although retreating throughout most of the last 100 years, it has been advancing since 1985.
First a view on the Frans Josef Glacier then a walk to and on the Fox Glacier. Others took a heli and landed on the glacier more up.
Lake Matheson, near the Fox Glacier in South Westland, New Zealand, is famous for its reflected views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman and its nature, but at our visit ther were som clouds.

Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn, Manapouri, New Zealand, HD Review

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Manapouri Inn is located in the heart of Fiordland, just 15 minutes’ drive from Te Anau. It offers barbecue facilities and free parking. All rooms feature views of Lake Manapouri.
The rooms at Manapouri Lakeview Inn are heated and have private bathrooms. Satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities are provided. Each room comes with a work desk and Wi-Fi internet access.
The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with activity bookings. Guests can use the free fishing equipment to fish in the lake. Horse riding is also available.
Lakeview Café and Bar features beautiful views of Lake Manapouri, and serves a range of local specialties, snacks and coffee. The bar has a pool table, video games and poker machines.
Pearl Harbour, the departure point for trips to Doubtful Sound, is just 0.6 miles from the inn. Lake Manapouri is located within the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage site. Waiau River is just a 15-minute walk away.