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Southern Alps, South Island, New Zealand.

This vast area includes Mt. Cook, where Hillary trained for Everest, as well as the Fjordland region where one can hike the 4-day Milford Track - touted by New Zealanders as “the finest walk in the world.” The Milford Track follows pristine glacier-carved valleys, crosses a pass with spectacular views, passes beneath Sutherland Falls (one of the world’s highest) and ends up in Milford Sound, possibly the world’s most beautiful fjord. This trek is extremely popular and there is a limit to the number of hikers allowed per day in summer, so if you plan to do it you must reserve your 4 days up to 6 months in advance – and hope for good weather when your time comes. The Routeburn Track is also very scenic and there are a number of other great options as well.

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