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	Fiordland National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fiordland National Park is popular for tramping, alpine climbing and tourism and the popular attraction of Milford Sound is within the park boundary.
		Fiordland's coast is steep and crenellated, with the fiords running in to valleys of the southern ranges of the Southern Alps, such as the Kepler and Murchison Mountains.
		Road access to Fiordland is restricted to one highway that runs east to Te Anau and from there turns north, skirting the edge of the park before entering it close to the headwaters of the Eglinton River.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fiordland_National_Park (599 words)

	Fiordland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Fiordland is situated on the south-western corner of the (The larger but less populous of two main islands of New Zealand; separated from North Island by Cook Strait) South Island of (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
		The name "Fiordland" comes from the now common variant of the (A Scandinavian language that is spoken in Norway) Norwegian word " (A long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway) fjord".
		Fiordland features a number of fiords, of which (Click link for more info and facts about Milford Sound) Milford Sound is the best known.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fi/fiordland.htm (256 words)

	natureandco.com - Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
		Fiordland remained wild because it is a mountainous and extremely rugged land.
		Fiordland is submitted to the very high rainfall weather pattern which is characteristic of the west coast of the South Island.
		Fiordland also remains a stronghold for several endangered species, which may be unevenly distributed throughout the park: brown kiwi, South Island kaka, yellow-crowned parakeet, weka, New Zealand falcon, and yellowhead.
	www.natureandco.co.nz /land_and_wildlife/national_parks/fiordland/idx-fiordld.php3 (1231 words)

	Fiordland Recreation Area
		Camping is somewhat difficult in Fiordland Recreation Area, due to the steep topography of the shore, the dense vegetation on shore and its abundance of grizzly bears.
		Fiordland Recreation Area is primarily a boat accessible park, and boat recreation is one of the easiest and most enjoyable forms possible in the area.
		Fiordland Recreation area was protected on March 14, 1987, as one of a number of parks created after the Wilderness Advisory Committee recommended that government move to create a comprehensive suite of protected areas.
	www.spacesfornature.org /greatspaces/fiordland.html (1353 words)

	Fiordland Penguins
		Fiordland penguins stand 50 to 55 cm tall and weigh around 3 to 4 kg with significant variations during the year.
		Fiordland penguins breed on the south west coast of South Island, New Zealand and on Stewart Island.
		Fiordland penguins are solitary, they make nests in soft ground in dense undergrowth, well apart from one another.
	www.adelie.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /species_notes/fiord.htm (287 words)

	Fiordland
		Northern Fiordland exposes the boundary between pristine arc rocks (Median Batholith - green) and a belt of Paleozoic ortho- and paragneisses of variable age that represent the metamorphosed paleo-Pacific Gondwana margin (Western Province - yellow).
		The structural and metamorphic evolution of northern Fiordland involved emplacement of the 116-126 Ma Western Fiordland Orthogneiss batholith (red) at middle to lower crustal conditions, possibly at the root of an arc of normal thickness (20-25 km).
		Garnet granulite coronas on enstatite and hornblende, in garnet reaction zones, indicate that the terrain was buried by approximately 25 km of crust after emplacement.
	www.es.mq.edu.au /ndaczko/Web/Fiordland/intro.html (287 words)

	Fiordland \| Fiordland Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The heart of Fiordland is the resort town of Te Anau, lying at the foot of Lake Te Anau.
		Fiordland is characterized by low population numbers, few roads, and an isolated and untouched state.
		Fiordland is well known for its changeable weather - where rivers and waterfalls were once calm and placid - they can within a moment become thrashing torrents of water, demonstrating to the fullest extent Fiordland’s sudden and unexpected changes.
	www.travellink.co.nz /media/page.asp?UID=54 (443 words)

	Fiordland
		Fiordland stretches over 1.2 million hectares (3 million acres) in a remote section of the South Island and it is peppered with hundreds of lakes, craggy mountain peaks, deep fiords and rich rainforest.
		Fiordland was designated a World Heritage Area in 1986 because of its superlative natural features, exceptional beauty and its role in demonstrating the earth’s evolutionary history.
		The jewel in Fiordland’s crown is Milford Sound, its steep rock walls and cascading waterfalls a reminder that it was once a high mountain range that sank into the sea.
	www.newzealand.com /travel/media/backgrounders/nature_fiordland_backgrounder.cfm (260 words)

	Fiordland & Milford Sound
		Fiordland is located on the south-west coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
		It is approximately 16km from the head of the fiord to the open sea, which means visitors can comfortably travel the length of the fiord to open ocean and return on one of the many cruise options available in one and a half to two hours cruising time.
		At 421 metres deep Doubtful is the deepest of the fiords and is long and winding with three distinct “arms” and several outstanding waterfalls in the area from Deep Cove to the open ocean, a distance of around 40.4 kilometres.
	www.luxuryadventures.co.nz /new_zealand/fiordland.htm (1437 words)

	natureandco.com - Nature and Outdoor Activities in Fiordland National Park
		Fiordland's immense wilderness of mountains, valleys, lakes and fiords makes it an area of huge potential for tramping.
		But the lack of tracks, bridges or huts in many valleys, the steepness of the terrain, as well as the extremely high rainfall, all contribute to making tramping there a very challenging proposition, and which should be attempted only by suitably experienced parties.
		Mountaineering in Fiordland is essentially restricted to the Darran Mountains, which indeed provide some of the best mountaineering in New Zealand.
	www.natureandco.co.nz /land_and_wildlife/national_parks/fiordland/activ-fiordld.php3 (697 words)

	See Fiordland with Action Adventures NZ. Based in Christchurch, South Island, Action Adventures specialises in diving, ...
		These are Fiordland's marvelous fiords and they provide access by boat to a myriad of coves, channels, islands and inlets.
		Fiordland's fl coral population is the largest in the world.
		Fishing in Fiordland can be exceptional and it is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing activities to be had.
	www.aanz.itgo.com /Fiordland/fiordland.html (598 words)

	Fiordland National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The variety of habitats in Fiordland allow a diverse flora and fauna to thrive and its isolation has encouraged endemism with over 700 plants found only in Fiordland and it is, or was, home to some of the strangest of New Zealand's birds.
		Fiordland was also the final refuge of the worlds only flightless parrot, the nocturnal kākāpo.
		Fiordland is in the far southwestern corner of the South Island and much of the region is inaccessible by road.
	www.doc.govt.nz /explore/001%7enational-parks/Fiordland-National-Park/index.asp (1003 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Fiordland National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Fiordland National Park, in the southwest corner of New Zealand’s South Island, is a United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific World Heritage Park.
		Fiordland also has some of the wettest conditions in the world, receiving an average rainfall of 30 feet per year.
		Fiordland is an isolated environment with a variety of habitats.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/2000llt.htm (233 words)

	Encyclopedia: Fiordland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Fiordland is a region of New Zealand that is situated on the south-western corner of the South Island.
		Fiordland has few human inhabitants and is probably the least-populated region of New Zealand.
		Destination Fiordland- the Regional Tourism Organisation for the Fiordland region
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Fiordland (420 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Fiordland temperate forests (AA0403) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Fiordland was also once the last refuge of the kakapo, a large, flightless parrot.
		Fiordland crested penguins nest on shore in loose colonies as dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, and New Zealand sea lions hunt for food in the fiords.
		A variety of introduced species are found in Fiordland, including the stoat and brush-tailed possum, which prey on native wildlife and harm vegetation.
	nationalgeographic.com /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/aa/aa0403.html (609 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Fiordland temperate forests (AA0403)
		Fiordland is a region of snow-capped mountains, steep-sided fiords, deep lakes, unbroken forests, and tussock grasslands.
		The Fiordland skink is found on two mainland locations and the exposed rocky shores of numerous islands along the Fiordland coast (Patterson 2000).
		Along the Fiordland coast and in the fiords there are many islands that are pest-free (although a number are within swimming range of goats and red deer (Cervus elaphus), and are therefore still at risk) and all are included within Fiordland National Park.
	www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/aa/aa0403_full.html (1287 words)

	Fiordland New Zealand
		Fiordland is world-renowned as an outstanding outdoor activity heaven, for trout fishing, hiking, camping, kayaking, boating, sailing, and diving.
		Fiordland NZ features a wide selection of fiordland lodges and also boasts Fiordland College, a fantastic educational option for those who want to make the most of Fiordland’s blessings while schooling.
		Fiordland is also blessed with exotic wildlife, such as the Fiordland crested penguin, which breed in the forests along the coast.
	www.fiordland.com (186 words)

	Real Journeys - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Doubtful Sound - Te Anau - Real Journeys
		Fiordland National Park located in South West New Zealand is the largest national park in New Zealand covering nearly 1.2 million hectares.
		As one of the worldâs greatest wilderness areas Fiordland National Park is characterised by steep, jumbled topography, rugged coastline, dense rainforest and a challenging climate.
		Much of Fiordland National Park is inaccessible by road, however, the Milford Road, considered to be one of the finest alpine drives in the world, provides access to Milford Sound - the most famous of the fiords.
	www.realjourneys.co.nz /index.cfm/region (1085 words)

	Fiordland
		Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into massive fiords; ancient rainforest clings impossibly to the mountains; shimmering lakes and granite peaks look the same today as they did a thousand years ago.
		Fiordland was well known to Maori, who have many legends recounting its formation and naming.
		Demi-god Tute Rakiwhanoa is said to have carved the rugged landscape from formless rock, hewing out the steep sided valleys with his adzes.
	www.newzealand.com /travel/destinations/regions/fiordland/fiordland.cfm/context/print.html (384 words)

	Department of Conservation maps - Fiordland - Fiordland is the largest national park in New Zealand (1, 212, 000 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Department of Conservation maps - Fiordland - Fiordland is the largest national park in New Zealand (1, 212, 000 hectares) and one of the largest in the world.
		Fiordland is the largest national park in New Zealand (1, 212, 000 hectares) and one of the largest in the world.
		Fiordland National Park stretches from Martins Bay in the north to Waitutu Forest in the south, and from the mighty eastern lakes of Te Anau, Manapouri, Monowai and Hauroko to the fourteen spectacular fiords of the West Coast.
	cpp.co.nz /Products/published/Maps/maps/fiordland (336 words)

	Implementing the Fiordland Marine Conservation Strategy [Ministry for the Environment]
		The new Fiordland marine management regime establishing unique local management for the South Island fiords' special environment was launched on 30 July 2005 in Te Anau by Environment Minister Marian Hobbs.
		This legislation creates a new Fiordland Marine Area and is one of the more important steps necessary to implement the strategy developed by the Fiordland Guardians.
		The Fiordland Marine Guardians committee could be established earlier by the Minister for the Environment to assist with the planning stage.
	www.mfe.govt.nz /issues/biodiversity/fiordland (1728 words)

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		Southern Fiordland is windier, an average windspeed of 34km per hour being recorded at Puysegur Point in the south-western extremity of New Zealand.
		The takahe was rediscovered in the Murchison Mountains of eastern Fiordland in 1948 after previously being known only from four 19th century specimens and subfossil bones.
		Several small islands in western Fiordland that have remained free of exotic animals act as important controls, against which the extent of changes elsewhere can be evaluated.
	www.unep-wcmc.org /sites/pa/0280w.htm (2580 words)

	Air Fiordland, The Company, Corporate Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Air Fiordland was formed in 1984 to offer visitors the opportunity to view the scenic wonders of Fiordland and Milford Sound from the air.
		Air Fiordland pilots are licensed under the 1990 Civil Aviation Act and have also undergone additional specialist training in the techniques of mountain flying.
		This is to ensure our passengers a view of some of the most spectacular and impressive scenery Fiordland has to offer, views which are inaccessible by either car or coach.
	www.airfiordland.co.nz /html/comp1.html (467 words)

	Murrell's Grand View House — Historic Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Manapouri — Fiordland — South ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Island-studded and walled by heavily-forested mountains, it is located in the very heart of the Fiordland region.
		Fiordland is in the New Zealand's South Island.
		It is situated on the south west coast of the South Island.
	www.murrells.co.nz (944 words)

	Fiordland Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Fiordland region has some of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations, including Fiordland, the Routeburn and Milford walking tracks and the magnificent Milford Sound, part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site.
		Te Anau: Nestled on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the township is the gateway to Fiordland National park, Milford and Doubtful Sounds and the Te Anau glow-worm caves.
		Te Anau is the hub of Fiordland and Manapouri, and its beautiful setting alongside Lake Te Anau makes it one of the nation's most picturesque holiday resorts.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /New_zealand/about_destin/lowersouthisland/fiordland_region.html (1106 words)

	Fiordland National Park - Sea Kayak Operators Association of New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In 1986 Fiordland was recognised as one of the world's foremost natural landscapes through its inclusion in the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area - Te Wahipounamu.
		Fiordland National Park is the largest in New Zealand and one of the largest in the world bordered on its eastern flank by the stunning glacial lakes of Manapouri and Te Anau and on the western shores by the 14 fiords which give the park its name.
		Sea kayaking in Fiordland is for those of you who want an exceptional New Zealand style sea kayaking experience in the wilderness of Fiordland.
	www.seakayak.org.nz /seakayak/fiordland.html (320 words)

	Destination Fiordland - Explore Fiordland-Home
		Experience Fiordland delicacies such as venison, lobster and seafood in one of the many fine restaurants in the town.
		Accommodation: Fiordland (including Te Anau, Manapouri and environs) has a wide range of accommodation for those seeking a restful break in comfort and style in lodge, hotel, motel and boutique accommodation.
		Fiordland is a dramatic and beautiful part of New Zealand.
	www.fiordland.org.nz /explore-fiordland (612 words)

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