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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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===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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==Charts==
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==Navigation Charts==
; [http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro Land Information NZ]
; [http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro Land Information NZ]
: NZ76 -- Western Approaches to Foveaux Strait
: NZ76 -- Western Approaches to Foveaux Strait
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: NZ7654 -- Chalky and Preservation Inlets
: NZ7654 -- Chalky and Preservation Inlets
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==Weather Information==
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==Weather and Winds==
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''See [[New_Zealand#Climate_.26_Weather|New Zealand]]''
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''See [[New_Zealand#Climate_.26_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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==Approaches and Navigation==
==Approaches and Navigation==
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==Regional Radio Nets==
==Regional Radio Nets==
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''See [[New_Zealand#Local_Radio_Nets|New Zealand]]''
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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]]''.
==Ports, Anchorages and Islands==
==Ports, Anchorages and Islands==
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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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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==Cruiser's Friends==
==Cruiser's Friends==
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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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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* [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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==References==
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''See [[New_Zealand#References_.26_Publications|New Zealand]]''.
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* {{Reference|Noel Bell|A Boaties Guide to Fiordland|Mana Cruising Club, PO Box 57045, Mana, New Zealand|154158875}} - covers Fiordland
==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==
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Fiordland Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Fiordland.

Fjordland.png Fjordland - click for larger view

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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.

Navigation 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 and Winds

See New Zealand.

Fjordland lies in the Milford and Puysegur weather zones.

Sources for weather information

Approaches and Navigation

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

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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