Lake Marian track. Short trails in New Zealand
Probably the nature is main thing attracts people to New Zealand. Though a lot of tourists come to New Zealand only for couple weeks and it is far from enough to hike (or tramp) longer treks like Milford track which takes about 4 days to complete. But time shortage should not stop you to do at least shorter hikes. One of such short hikes is Lake Marian trail in Fiordland National Park. Track is located on the way to famous Milford Sound.
It is not easiest walk as track is steep in some places and can be muddy after rain, but it takes less then an hour to reach the lake and you’ll be rewarded with view to beautiful alpine lake surrounded by mountains.
Lake Marian
Water even in summer is quite cold but is very refreshing if you’ll be keen to swim in hot day.
Here are more pictures from Fiordland in New Zealand and information about other short walks in South Island, New Zealand.
That place looks great! I’m heading to NZ next year, so will note this down.
We go here sometimes on our Secret South Safari. It is a magical little spot.
Sorry Anne, I revealed your secret
I wanted to share it as I saw so many buses and cars on the way to Milford Sound passing by without stopping there.
[...] far from Lake Marian track there is another short walk to Key Summit Track, which leads to very nice peak with 360 degree [...]
Love the post. Hope hiking shoes should guide someone there.