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==Fiordland Cruising Guide==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Fiordland.
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Fiordland.
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===Overview===
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Situated on the southwest corner of [[New Zealand|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.
Situated on the southwest corner of [[New Zealand|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.
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====Cruising the region====
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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.
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.
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==Weather Information==
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==Weather==
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''See [[New_Zealand#Climate_.26_Weather|New Zealand]]''
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''See [[New_Zealand#Weather|New Zealand]]''.
Fjordland lies in the '''Milford''' and '''Puysegur''' weather zones.
Fjordland lies in the '''Milford''' and '''Puysegur''' weather zones.
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===Sources for weather information===
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====Sources for weather information====
* [http://www.marineweather.co.nz/forecasts/fiordland Marine Weather - Fiordland]
* [http://www.marineweather.co.nz/forecasts/fiordland Marine Weather - Fiordland]
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''See [[New_Zealand#Local_Radio_Nets|New Zealand]]''.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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* {{Reference|Noel Bell|A Boaties Guide to Fiordland|Mana Cruising Club, PO Box 57045, Mana, New Zealand|154158875}} - covers Fiordland
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==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements).
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==Links==
* [http://www.fiordland.org.nz Fiordland Tourist Information]
* [http://www.fiordland.org.nz Fiordland Tourist Information]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiordland Fiordland] on wikipedia
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiordland Fiordland] on wikipedia
* [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Fiordland_National_Park Fjordland National Park] on wikivoyage
* [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Fiordland_National_Park Fjordland National Park] on wikivoyage
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* {{Reference|Noel Bell|A Boaties Guide to Fiordland|Mana Cruising Club, PO Box 57045, Mana, New Zealand|154158875}} - covers Fiordland
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Fiordland.

Fjordland.png Fjordland

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.

Charts

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

See New Zealand.

Fjordland lies in the Milford and Puysegur weather zones.

Sources for weather information

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

See New Zealand.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.


Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Berthing

Key to symbols: || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data ||
  • Alternate name of Port1Alternate name of Port1/wiki/Port1 | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
  • Port2 Port2/wiki/Port2 | Harbour icon – harbour |
  • Port3 Port3/wiki/Port3 | Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Alternate name of Anchorage1Alternate name of Anchorage1/wiki/Anchorage1 | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Anchorage2 Anchorage2/wiki/Anchorage2 | Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Alternate name of Island1Alternate name of Island1/wiki/Island1 | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Island2 Island2/wiki/Island2 | Island icon – island || Needs data icon – needs data |

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See New Zealand.

  • Noel Bell, A Boaties Guide to Fiordland, Mana Cruising Club, PO Box 57045, Mana, New Zealand, ISBN 154158875 - covers Fiordland

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