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Lake Gunn, Glenorchy

4.6

#6 of 8 in Nature in Fiordland National Park

Water Body · Hidden Gem · Hiking Trail

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Stroll through a scenic red beech forest with the deep blue waters of Lake Gunn at your feet. Located within a national park, this easy loop that follows the edge of the lake takes less than an hour to complete and is suitable for all ages. Along the way, you can admire the diverse and prolific birdlife of the area or simply soak in the tranquility of the surrounding mountains. Look for side paths, which lead to several stony beaches and some sheltered fishing spots. This popular walk is less busy in the winter. Make Lake Gunn part of your personalized Glenorchy itinerary using our Glenorchy online route planner.

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5.0

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FROM $159 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound Coach and Nature Cruise with Buffet Lunch from Queenstown Milford Sound Coach and Nature Cruise with Buffet Lunch from Queenstown

4.8

Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes

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4.9

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FROM $160 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise with Buffet Lunch from Queenstown Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise with Buffet Lunch from Queenstown

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4.9

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4.8

Duration: 7 hours

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FROM $415 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound Coach and Nature Cruise from Queenstown with Flyback Milford Sound Coach and Nature Cruise from Queenstown with Flyback

4.5

Duration: 9 hours

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Lake Gunn reviews

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4.7

By Stephen S

The signs says 45 minutes, but it’s actually less than 10 to the lake, and even if you do the whole circuit it will take well under half an hour. A nice bit of bushland brings you to the lake and...

The signs says 45 minutes, but it’s actually less than 10 to the lake, and even if you do the whole circuit it will take well under half an hour. A nice bit of bushland brings you to the lake and... more »
By tommomelbourne

We stopped off to do the shorter Lake Gunn walk visiting the lake and doing the loop. This was visited during our Trips and Tramps Milford Sound Tour. Our guide was good at stopping the birdlife...

We stopped off to do the shorter Lake Gunn walk visiting the lake and doing the loop. This was visited during our Trips and Tramps Milford Sound Tour. Our guide was good at stopping the birdlife... more »
By Lesley M

Arriving at the Cascade Creek car park (toilet here) we started the 30 minute loop track to Lake Gunn. Some of the Southern Beech trees in this forest are at least 600 - 700 years old and are...

Arriving at the Cascade Creek car park (toilet here) we started the 30 minute loop track to Lake Gunn. Some of the Southern Beech trees in this forest are at least 600 - 700 years old and are... more »

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By Arun Chandran

It's a nice spot to stop on the way to Milford Sound. Stunning views of the lake. There are also toilets nearby.

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By Grace Villamor

One of the many scenic spot … a resting point before reaching milford sound. Pictures were taken from the lake Gunn nature walk

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By Harwinder Kaur

Nice spot to stop on the way to Milford sound. Beautiful lake views

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By Mark Hulme

Great place to visit on the way to Milford Sound. Its a stunning drive on the Milford road.

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By Sean Liu

It's a good middle stop if you are visiting from Te Anau or from Milford, which is a great 45 minutes round trip back to carpark. The walk is pretty easy and flat, and quite suitable for family with kids. When you walk towards Lake Gunn, there is a small opening with bench for you to enjoy the beauty of it. Also there are numerous of opportunities of South Island Robin and Rifleman sightings, be sure to watch it from a distance without feeding them.

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