Fiordland
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Fiordland Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Fiordland.
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Situated on the southwest corner of New Zealand's South Island, Fiordland is touted in the tourist brochures as "the 8th wonder of the world". Comprising myriad islands and passages, the area presents an interesting possibility for adventurers seeking unspoiled wilderness to explore. Further inland, the beautiful town of Queenstown with her mirror-flat Lake Wakatipu is the home of skiing, sightseeing flights and charming museums. This area is truly special.
Cruising the region
Fiordland features a number of fiords (often named sounds), of which Milford Sound is the most famous, though Doubtful Sound is larger and has more, and longer, branches (but is less accessible). Situated within Fiordland are Browne Falls and Sutherland Falls, which rank among the tallest waterfalls in the world, and New Zealand's three deepest lakes, Lake Hauroko, Lake Manapouri, and Lake Te Anau.
- Land Information NZ
- NZ76 -- Western Approaches to Foveaux Strait
- NZ7622 -- Milford Sound to Sutherland Sound
- NZ7623 -- Bligh Sound to Caswell Sound
- NZ7624 -- Charles Sound to Dagg Sound
- NZ7653 -- Breaksea Sound and Dusky Sound
- NZ7654 -- Chalky and Preservation Inlets
Weather and Winds
See New Zealand.
Fjordland lies in the Milford and Puysegur weather zones.
Sources for weather information
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Regional Radio Nets
See New Zealand.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Ports, Anchorages and Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Fiordland Tourist Information
- Fiordland on wikipedia
- Fjordland National Park on wikivoyage
References
See New Zealand.
- Noel Bell, A Boaties Guide to Fiordland, Mana Cruising Club, PO Box 57045, Mana, New Zealand, ISBN 154158875 - covers Fiordland
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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