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Bruce Fraser

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Expertise

About: Fiordland, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, hiking in Southern South Island. General travel questions about Te Anau, Manapouri, Milford Sound.

Experience in the area

I have hiked and lived in Fiordland most of my life. I own a guided walk/hike business in Te Anau, Fiordland.

Organizations

Royal New Zealand Forest and Bird Protection Society, Greenpeace, Fiordland Tramping Club.

Publications

Southland Times daily newspaper
Private publications, New Zealand Wildlife Service

Education/Credentials

B. Sc (Hons, Botany)
M. Appl. Sci (Entomology)

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Recent Reviews from Users

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Gregor	11/07/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for the swift reply - I .....
Adrienne	08/24/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much for taking the .....
Narelle	05/03/09	10	10	10	10	Once again Bruce provided an excellent service .....
Narelle	05/02/09	10	10	10	10	I am so glad I found this .....
RAY	03/23/09	10	10	10	10	Great information, will follow suggested route.

Recent Answers from Bruce Fraser

2009-11-16 milford sound:

Thanks Liran - yes you do have to use the huts, camping is not allowed. The terrain off the track is very steep and during storms the rain is very heavy, so camping isn't practical. You can park your

Hi Liran, To help me understand your question can you please tell me - 1/ Do you plan to walk the Milford Track? 2/ Do you want to walk with the guided walk company Ultimate Hikes or walk independently

2009-11-06 Routeburn avalanche danger:

Hi Gregor, here are two interesting stories in today's local paper about the Routeburn for your enjoyment and amusement. (The links will go dead after two or three days) http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/3058425/Chopper-ride-bonus-for-tramp

2009-08-23 Glacier Hikes:

Hi Adrienne, Franz Josef Glacier - I would recommend the helihike. It goes much further up the mountain and you will see much more true alpine glacier terrain higher up. And you get a (short) scenic

2009-08-11 milford track in october:

Hi Cameron, Make your plan but come prepared with Plans B and C as well. I would suggest the Routeburn or Hollyford as alternatives though the Routeburn is also avalanche-prone at the Harris Saddle

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