Nibby- You've got to love it, a vast wilderness of lush forest and blissful lakes. On the other hand, you can also hate it! Not the place, but the dreaded, blood thirsty, Sandfly! We found the most amazing backpackers, in a place called Manapouri, that was up on a hill and looked out over the lake with the mountains behind it. We had our very own hut with a kitchen and everything! It felt very special for us! When we had been in Christchurch we looked at booking on to do the Milford Track which is a 4 day tramp right into the heart of the Fiordland with spectacular views. It is New Zealand's most popular tramp which is why you have to book it us 5 months is advance! We were rather gutted but decided
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