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Monkey Creek

Southland  >  New Zealand

Good chance to see Kea and Blue Duck at this scenic stop on the Milford Sound Highway in Fiordland National Park.

Added* by Jonathan Klawitter
Most recent update 17 червня 2023

Description

Kea are known to hang out and "harass" tourists on this popular little car park along the Milford Sound Highway. There is a small creek you can follow to the Hollyford River/Whakatipu Kā Tuka, where you should check for Blue Duck. With a forest in the back, you may find New Zealand Bellbird, Tomtit, and others. Overall just a nice place to stop and enjoy the majestic scenery of the valley below Mt Christina.

Details

Access

From Te Anau towards Milford Sound, the car park is on the lefthand side just a bit before the Homer Tunnel. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , Forest

Conditions

Mountainous

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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