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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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| Paul squire | 03/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great. Thanks |
| Karen | 03/06/10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Great information with links to help further ..... |
| Leah | 02/02/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick reply! Your info ..... |
Recent Answers from Bruce Fraser
2011-10-28 Tramping in Routeburn:
Hello Nana Osman I am sorry to report that it is not possible to do what you describe because helicopter landings are not allowed along the Routeburn Track. No helicopter company has a licence to land
2011-09-08 Hiking the Routeburn track end Oct - Start Nov:
Hi Jen The winter snows were late but but we had a big snowfall about three weeks ago. Now snow levels are about normal, I think. Nothing I can tell you at this point will help you much with predicting
2011-07-11 Kayak rental:
Hi Deborah, Correct, there is no company here presently offering just kayak hire without a guided trip. Your other alternatives: 1/ If you hope to do more kayaking in NZ buy one at a used sports
2011-06-11 Travel in July- Climate conditions for my elderly parents:
Hi Sujine In Christchurch the temperatures may be -5C overnight and up to +15C in the day. Most days will be sunny. In Queenstown the temperatures may be -5C to -10C overnight and -5C to +10C during
2011-03-14 DOC huts / campsites Doubtful Sound:
Hi Paul There are two DOC huts, The Gut (6 bunks) and Deas Cove (10 bunks), well out towards the ocean end of the sound, plus Deep Cove Hostel, run by a charitable trust, at Deep Cove, which is at the
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