Fiordland

First night in campervan was nice, and morning with river view brilliant 🤩.
That day we made our way to Milford Sound, driving through some of the most unique landscapes we’ve ever seen. Maciek wasn’t feeling well (his ear was acting up), so I drove part of the way. Even with the challenge of left-hand traffic, I enjoyed the experience, and the views made it all worth it.

The forests along the way, especially near Lake Mistletoe, felt ancient – trees coated in thick layers of moss and ferns growing everywhere. These temperate rainforests are some of the most untouched in the world, shaped by thousands of years of isolation.

Milford Sound itself was striking in a quiet, humbling way. Towering cliffs rise up to 1,200 meters straight from the water, carved out by glaciers long ago. Waterfalls cascade down their sides, fed by constant rainfall – some barely reach the bottom before disappearing into mist. It’s easy to see why this place is often called the “eighth wonder of the world.

New Zealand’s isolation has created a fascinating ecosystem. Its native animals are mostly birds, reptiles, and insects, while the only native mammals are two species of bats. The endemic nature of New Zealand’s flora and fauna is one of its defining features. Over 80% of the plants and animals here exist nowhere else on Earth.

We ended the day with a simple dinner 🍲 overlooking the valley before settling in for the night at The Divide campsite.Læs mere