Discovering South Island! Part 2
In MW186, we left the crew of Cat’leya, a Lagoon 52S, in the Bounty Heaven fiord as they discovered Fiordland, in New Zealand’s South Island. Here is the next instalment of their adventures in these breathtaking landscapes which are steeped in history.
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Published on 15/05/2024
By
Jean-Pierre Schiavi
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196
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Less than 8 miles south of Bligh Sound lies George Sound, probably the most protected fiord in Fiordland. The Maori named it Te Houhou (the five-fingered tree), after its five arms, one of which leads to Alice Falls. We’re heading for the first arm, Anchorage Cove. With over 200 days of rain a year, or 275 inches/7,000 mm of water, the marine environment is exceptionally diverse and structured. The freshwater, which is less dense, takes up the first few fathoms below the surface. This layer is very tannic and often colonized by algae, providing very little light.…
