Fiordland Diving Guide | DiveJourney | Fiordland is a rare kind of dive destination: a cold-water fjord system where heavy rainfall creates a dark, tannin-stained freshwater layer at the surface and | Fiordland

The Secrets of Sinbad Gully : The Last Stand of the Kākāpō – New Zealand Conservation Stories | Sinbad, Magical Lands, and the Kākāpō Connection In ancient times, Sinbad was a sailor who, over the course of seven voyages, encountered magical lands, supernatural beings, and monsters. Perhaps it was fitting that the last mainland home of the Kākāpō was named after such a tale. The rare Kākāpō is nocturnal, flightl | The Secrets of Sinbad Gully : The Last Stand of the Kākāpō

Sinbad Gully | Nestled behind the world famous Mitre Peak, the Sinbad Gully is characterised by extremely steep glacially carved walls punctuated by near vertical granite cliffs. These walls slowed pest invasion into the gully and as a result a number of unique native species remain in the Sinbad.

Sinbad Gully, Queenstown, New Zealand - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog | Nestled at the base of Mitre Peak, Sinbad Gully is a hidden gem located opposite the Milford Sound Wharf in North Island. This remote U-shaped valley is a haven for over 20 bird species, slugs, and three types of endangered lizards. Enclosed by glacial walls and granite cliffs, this secluded Fiordland valley served as a sanctuary where the supposedly extinct Kakapo bird was rediscovered in the 197…

Sinbad Gully | New Zealand Geographic | The last mainland kakapo were found in this damp and secluded Fiordland valley in the 1970s, but recently a slew of other new animals has been discovered in its upper reaches. This photograph was taken after rain during the search for kakapo.