New Zealand Fjordview over Gertrude Saddle, Fiordland National Park
On a good weather day Gertrude Saddle offers epic views into the valley till Milford Sound. The hike by itself is a beautiful walk through a green valley. Once you reach the point where it goes up there is coming a lake half way where you can take a cold bath.
Photography Tips
Place a person in the white clouds and work with a dynamic pose.
Travel Information
This 8,4 km out-and-back trail with around 663 meter of elevation is a challenging hike and requires a certain level of fitness. Here it is super important that the weather is not just stable during the day but also the previous day and the day after as well. Once the hike is leading up to the Saddle you hike on sometimes dry out river steams / waterfalls. So please double check the weather in this region.
If you want to reach this specific spot, you need to go to your right for around 150 meters of extra elevation.
Left and right from the Saddle are around 4 good camping spots, where you can set up your gear.
If you want to reach this specific spot, you need to go to your right for around 150 meters of extra elevation.
Left and right from the Saddle are around 4 good camping spots, where you can set up your gear.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Sunrise in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
08:20 - 17:14
| current local time: 17:57
Photo Themes
cloud inversion
clouds
high mountains
Hiking
Hiking Trail
Mountain
Mountain Panorama
Mountain Range
Mountain Valley
Mountain View
Mountains
Mountainscape
Rocky Mountains
trekking
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