Finding the Fjord O ne of the most beautiful roads in the world spans seventy-five miles and takes you from Te Anau to Milford Sound in New Zealand. This path, also known as State Highway 94, weaves through the Fiordland National Park in southwest New Zealand. As you drive along this winding road, you can take in the impressive natural landscapes of rain-forested mountains, towering waterfalls, and glassy lakes. Though
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the drive only takes two hours, there are plenty of stops along the way that make this one of the most scenic and exciting highways in the world. A few minutes into your road trip, stop at the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, a large system of water-filled caves near Te Anau Lake. Here, visitors can take a boat tour through the underground system to witness and explore the caves illuminated by thousands of glowworms living on the walls.
Further along in your journey, you’ll run into the stunning Mirror Lakes in the Eglinton Valley. Just a short walk from the side of the road, these lakes are famous for reflecting the blue sky and the surrounding Earl Mountains on a clear day. The lakes are also home to some rare water birds, such as the New Zealand Scaup or the Pāpango, which is New Zealand’s smallest duck. Near the end of your drive, you will pass through the historic
