Ata Whenua – Shadowland is an unforgettable cinematic journey through the remote wilderness of Fiordland National Park, one of New Zealand’s most spectacular and untouched landscapes.
Filmed over three years using breathtaking aerial cinematography, the award-winning film takes you beyond the roads and walking tracks to places few people will ever experience. Soar above towering peaks, ancient rainforests, hidden alpine lakes, dramatic waterfalls, and the iconic fiords of this UNESCO World Heritage Area while learning about the region’s unique wildlife, geology, and Māori heritage.
Shown only at Fiordland Cinema in Te Anau, the film combines stunning visuals with an immersive surround sound experience, making it the perfect introduction to Fiordland before setting off on your own adventure—or a memorable way to experience the region if time doesn’t allow you to explore it all.
Whether you’re visiting Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, or simply passing through Te Anau, Ata Whenua – Shadowland offers an inspiring and accessible way to discover the beauty, scale, and stories of one of New Zealand’s last great wildernesses.
Duration: Approximately 32 minutes.
Tickets cost $14.00
Director: Dave Comer
Release Date: September 27, 2005
Screening at 3pm, 5pm & 6pm every day. Please call us on 03 249 8844 if you’d like to check in advance, or alternatively check our schedule timetables, accessible from our homepage.
A DVD of this movie can be purchased by visiting:
https://shop.fiordlandcinema.co.nz/product/ata-whenua-original-dvd/
If you already have a download code please visit:
dvd.fiordlandcinema.co.nz
Ata Whenua can also be downloaded on our website:
https://shop.fiordlandcinema.co.nz/product/ata-whenua-revealed-narrated-download/
Ata Whenua can also be purchased from our website:
https://shop.fiordlandcinema.co.nz/product/ata-whenua-revealed-narrated-download/
For non-narrated, please visit:
https://shop.fiordlandcinema.co.nz/product/ata-whenua-original-download/
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