Several islands within the sounds are predator-free sanctuaries for native wildlife. Motuara, Long, Blumine and Allports Islands are ideal for picnics, forest walks or viewing historic sites.
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Several islands within the sounds are predator-free sanctuaries for native wildlife. Motuara, Long, Blumine and Allports Islands are ideal for picnics, forest walks or viewing historic sites.
Europeans first arrived in the area in the 1770s, with explorer Captain Cook visiting the Sounds. He discovered a plant, later called “Cooks Scurvy Grass”, which was high in vitamin C and helped to cure scurvy among his crew.
Inter-island ferries to and from Wellington arrive and depart in Picton by way of the Marlborough Sounds.
I made this rec. early in the morning in the Marlborough Sound (New Zealand) in december. 2004,using an OKM II mic. an AIWA AM-F80 MD-Rec. You can hear the typical sound of bell-birds and tuis.
Thanks! I've used this clip of yours in the soundscape created for the video, The Dark Valley,
http://www.vimeo.com/14354860
You are listed in the credits as well as in the html text on the vimeo page as well, so search engines will find your names.
Once this project is done, i'm working on 5 videos for an installation then i'll upload some sounds I've recorded for other to use.
Enjoy long sheltered inlets, clear waters and sandy bays. Hike through the forest or kayak around the headlands to discover a fresh location each day.
Several islands within the sounds are predator-free sanctuaries for native wildlife. Motuara, Long, Blumine and Allports Islands are ideal for picnics, forest walks or viewing historic sites. more
To truly get away from it all take a single or multi-day hike along the scenic Queen Charlotte Track. Or stay amongst the secluded bays in waterside accommodation, some only accessible by boat or helicopter. more
A combination of a cool yet high sunshine climate, low rainfall and free-draining, moderately fertile soil produces uniquely vivid wines.
Hailed as one of New Zealand’s most sunny and dry regions, Maori referred to the Wairau Valley as ‘Kei puta te Wairau’ – ‘The place with the hole in the cloud’. more
Marlborough wineries offer a huge range of varieties, from exquisite Pinot Noir to intense Chardonnay, and vivacious aromatics. more