Fiordland National Park
Fiordland National Park including Mitre Peak, Milford and Doubtful Sounds is a unique area in the South Island of New Zealand and a massively popular area for tourists and photographers alike.

Milford Sound
Over an hour from Lake Te Anau the drive alone is worth the trip to Milford Sound. The scenery is breathtaking with several potential photo opportunities along the way. A must see is Mirror Lake, aptly named due to its ridiculously high reflectivity. Another is Lake Gunn, get here early morning and it too can be as reflective. The best location for taking photos of Milford Sound is actually from the carparks surrounding land and not on the Sound itself. Of course you wouldn’t want to go all that way and not take a boat trip but try and be back for sunset. The best time of year is probably spring, Mitre peak is covered in snow and the weather is more consistent. Remember this is one of the wettest places in New Zealand if not the world so expect the worst.

Doubtful Sound and Lake Te Anau

A short boat ride across Lake Te Anau brings you to Manapouri Power Station and the start of a very picturesque journey to Doubtful Sound. Unless you stay overnight then you will be shooting through the day. Again the best shots for me where taken on the approach to the Sound rather than on the Sound itself. On your return it’s worth checking out Lake Te Anau. A short drive in either direction away from Te Anau township and you should find a good spot to photograph.