Charts and books
References
Allen, J. 2005. New Zealand Marine Radio Handbook: The User’s Guide to VHF and SSB Marine Radio Stations. Mollymawk Publications, Auckland (2nd ed.).
Anderson, A. 1986. Mahinga Ika o te Moana: Selection in the pre-European fish catch of Southern New Zealand. In Anderson A. (ed) Traditional Fishing in the Pacific. Pacific Anthropological Records 37, BP Bishop Museum, Hawaii.
Anderson, A. 1998. The Welcome of Strangers. University of Otago Press, Dunedin.
Beaglehole, J. 1961. The Journals of Captain Cook. Volume II, Cambridge.
Begg, A. and Begg, N. 1966. Dusky Bay. Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch.
Begg, A. and Begg, N. 1973. Port Preservation. Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch.
Communicate New Zealand, Series 6401. Archives New Zealand/Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga. Wellington Office.
Department of Lands & Survey. 1986. The Story of Fiordland National Park. Department of Lands & Survey, Fiordland National Park, Invercargill.
Elvy, D., Grindley R. and Teirney L. 1997. Management Plan for Paua 5 1992–97. Ministry of Fisheries, Dunedin.
Evison, H. 1997. The Long Dispute. Canterbury University Press, Christchurch.
Grady, D. 1986. Sealers and Whalers in New Zealand Waters. Reed Methuen, Auckland.
Guardians of Fiordland’s Fisheries 1999. Beneath the Reflections. A Characterisation of Fiordland’s Fisheries. Guardians of Fiordland’s Fisheries (Comp) Report held by the Ministry of Fisheries, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Hall-Jones, J. 1979. Fiordland Place Names. Fiordland National Park Board, Invercargill.
Hall-Jones, J. 1990. Fiordland Explored. Craig Printing, Invercargill.
Hall-Jones, J. 2002. The Fjords of Fiordland. Craig Printing, Invercargill.
Hutchins, L. 1998. Making Waves. Craig Printing, Invercargill.
McIntosh, J. 1980. Colac Bay. Gore Publishing Company, Gore.
McNab, R. 1909. Murihiku and the Southern Islands. William Smith Printer, Invercargill.
Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act, 1998. Statutory Acknowledgement for Te Mimi o Tu Rakiwhanoa (Fiordland Coastal Marine Area) Schedule 102, New Zealand Government, Wellington.
Peat, N. 2007. New Zealand’s Fiord Heritage. Department of Conservation, Invercargill.
Richards, R. 1995. The Foveaux Whaling Yarns of Yankee Jack. Otago Heritage Books,
Dunedin.
Roberts, W. 1913. Place Names and Early History of Otago and Southland, Kiwi Publishers, Christchurch.
Suggested further reading
Beattie, J. 2002. Far Famed Fiordland. Cadsonbury Publications, Christchurch.
Beattie, J. 1949. The Maoris and Fiordland. Otago Daily Times & Witness, Dunedin.
Begg, A. and Begg, N. 1979. The World of John Boultbee. Whitcoulls, Christchurch.
Evison, H. 1993. Te Wai Pounamu: The Greenstone Island. Aoraki Press, Wellington.
Gavalas, M. 2007. Landmarks of Fiordland, Southland and Stewart Island/Rakiura: Past and Present. Reed, Auckland.
Guardians of Fiordland’s Fisheries 2001. Beneath the Reflections. Fiordland’s Fisheries and Marine Environment: A Bibliography 2001. Maria, L. (Comp) Report held by the Department of Conservation, Southland Conservancy, Te Anau, New Zealand.
Guardians of Fiordland’s Fisheries and Marine Environment Inc, 2003: Beneath the Reflections. Fiordland Marine Conservation Strategy. Report held by the Ministry for the Environment, Wellington, New Zealand.
Hall-Jones, J. 1997. Discover Fiordland. Craig Printing, Invercargill.
Hall-Jones, J. 2000. Milford Sound. Craig Printing, Invercargill.
Hill, S. 1987. Richard Henry of Resolution Island. John McIndoe in association with the New Zealand Wildlife Service, Dunedin.
Howard, G. 1969. Heart of Fiordland. Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch.
McClenaghan, J. 1966. Fiordland. Reed, Wellington.
McNab, R. 1913. The Old Whaling Days. Golden Press, Auckland (1975 reprint).
Peat, N. and Patrick, B. 1996. Wild Fiordland: Discovering the Natural History of a World Heritage Area. University of Otago Press, Dunedin.
Roberts, W. 1910. Maori Nomenclature: Early History of Otago. Kiwi Publishing, Christchurch (1995 reprint).
Ryan, P. and Paulin, C. 1998. Fiordland Underwater. New Zealand’s Hidden Wilderness. Exisle Publishing, Auckland.
Recommended navigational charts
Land Information New Zealand Navigational Charts of Fiordland
| NZ76 | Western approaches to Foveaux Strait | Edition 7/2001 |
| NZ69 | Stewart Island | Edition 7/2001 |
| 7622 | Milford Sound to Sutherland Sound | Edition 10/1998 |
| 7623 | Bligh Sound to Caswell Sound | Edition 4/1999 |
| 7624 | Charles Sound to Dagg Sound | Edition 4/1999 |
| 7653 | Breaksea and Dusky Sounds | Edition 1/1997 |
| 7654 | Chalky and Preservation Inlets | Edition 3/2002 |
| 681 | Approaches to Bluff and Riverton/Aparima | Edition 7/2000 |
Note: These references are correct at the time of printing. Contact LINZ to get the most up-to-date edition of the charts.
Contact information
Fiordland Marine Guardians
C/- Private Bag 90116
Invercargill 9840
Ph (03) 211 5115
www.fmg.org.nz
info@fmg.org.nz
Department of Conservation
Te Anau Area Office
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
PO Box 29
Lakefront Drive
Te Anau 9640
Ph (03) 249 0200
or phone the 24-hour hotline on 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)
www.doc.govt.nz
Environment Southland
Private Bag 90116
Invercargill 9840
Corner of North Road and Price Street
Waikiwi Invercargill 9810
Ph (03) 211 5115
or phone the Southland area 24-hour pollution hotline on 0800 SOUTHLAND (0800 76 88 45)
www.es.govt.nz
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand
Ph 0800 80 99 66
www.biosecurity.govt.nz
Ministry for the Environment
PO Box 10362
23 Kate Sheppard Place
Thorndon
Wellington 6143
Ph (04) 439 7400
www.mfe.govt.nz
Ministry of Fisheries
PO Box 1065
137 Spey Street
Invercargill 9840
Ph (03) 211 0060
or phone 0800 4 POACHER (0800 476 224)
www.fish.govt.nz
Stay informed
The unique environment of the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area is being continually monitored to ensure the delicate ecosystems are maintained in a sustainable balance between recreational use and conservation. This means that over time the regulations that apply to the Fiordland Marine Area may change.
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The information contained in this guide is correct at the time of printing (October 2008) and is subject to change without notice. It is intended to be used as a guide only. The maps in the Fiord-by-fiord section show the general locations of points of interest – they are not navigational charts.
Beneath the Reflections
This document is intended as a guide for visitors to the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area.
It has been compiled by the organisations responsible for the management of this area: the Fiordland Marine Guardians, the Ministry for the Environment, the Department of Conservation, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand, the Ministry of Fisheries and Environment Southland (Southland Regional Council).
The guide offers comprehensive information to help you get the most from your visit to Fiordland. It provides:
- an overall introduction to the Fiordland marine environment and fisheries
- an account of the creation of the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area, and how it is managed
- an introduction to the history, and physical and biological character, of Fiordland
- practical user information about the activities permitted here, including the relevant regulations
- a fiord-by-fiord guide for the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area.



