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Kea sightings in Fiordland
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Where Kea has been reported, from 1,181 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none.
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When to look
| Hour | Share of busiest hour |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 1% |
| 1 AM | 1% |
| 2 AM | 1% |
| 3 AM | 1% |
| 4 AM | 2% |
| 5 AM | 4% |
| 6 AM | 17% |
| 7 AM | 56% |
| 8 AM | 83% |
| 9 AM | 98% |
| 10 AM | 100% |
| 11 AM | 94% |
| Noon | 89% |
| 1 PM | 83% |
| 2 PM | 87% |
| 3 PM | 94% |
| 4 PM | 100% |
| 5 PM | 94% |
| 6 PM | 78% |
| 7 PM | 50% |
| 8 PM | 22% |
| 9 PM | 7% |
| 10 PM | 2% |
| 11 PM | 1% |
One more story about Kea in the app
- Monkey Creek: Glacial Water and Clever Kea
Where to look
Fiordland spots that mention Kea
Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about Kea. A good start, never a guarantee.
Places
Scenic pulloutMonkey CreekGlacier-clear water and cheeky kea at a dramatic roadside valley
Scenic pulloutPop's View LookoutQuick pull-off with big Hollyford Valley views and cheeky kea
SightMilford Sound / PiopiotahiIconic fiord of sheer cliffs, thunderous falls, and frequent wildlife
SightMitre Peak ViewpointThe classic Milford Sound shot of Mitre Peak across calm water
SightOmanui / McKinnon PassThe Milford Track’s high point with vast views and a cairn
SightSutherland FallsA 580 m cascade pouring straight from Lake Quill
Visitor centerFiordland National Park DOC Visitor CentreDOC’s lakeside hub for trail intel, bookings, and exhibits
SightGertrude SaddleAlpine saddle with Milford Sound views via steep slabs and Black LakeTrails
EasyPop's View Lookout Walk0.2 km · 15 minRoadside panorama over the Hollyford Valley with kea and a memorialEasyEast Homer Nature Walk0.9 km · 20 minA quick alpine out-and-back beside the Homer Tunnel, with native flora and kea sightings.
ChallengingMilford Track53.4 km · 20 hrFour days of rainforest, alpine pass, and waterfalls to Milford Sound
ChallengingKepler Track60 km · 1.3 daysA 60 km Great Walk loop through beech forest, lakeshores, and exposed alpine ridges.
ChallengingLuxmore Summit Track33.5 km · 9 hrClimb through beech forest to Mt Luxmore's high alpine views.
EasyMilford Foreshore Walk0.4 km · 30 minIconic Mitre Peak views on a quick, flat foreshore loop
ModerateRouteburn Track to Earland Falls13.4 km · 6 hrA full-day walk to Fiordland's 174 m waterfall
ChallengingDusky Track57.1 km · 9 daysA remote hut trek through Fiordland's mud, mountains and wild water.
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