Eglinton Flats is one of those places in Fiordland that makes you stop the car without even planning to. The wide open valley stretches between tall mountains and the grasslands feel endless. On a calm day the light here is beautiful and low clouds often hang between the peaks which gives the place a dramatic mood. It is also a good spot for photography because you can play with leading lines on the road and big wide landscapes. Keep an eye out for birds too because kea sometimes pass through this area.