Stirling Falls
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Stirling Falls is one of the most iconic and tallest waterfalls in New Zealand’s Fiordland, plunging dramatically into the waters of Milford Sound.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Stirling Falls canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
natural tourist attraction
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waterfall ⓘ |
| access |
viewed from kayaking trips
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viewed primarily by boat tours ⓘ visible from some scenic flights over Milford Sound ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Fiordland tourism industry
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Milford Sound cruises NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| climateEffect | often shrouded in rain and low cloud ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | within protected national park ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| drainageBasin | Tasman Sea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
fed by glacially carved hanging valley
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mist and spray at the base ⓘ sheer rock walls on both sides ⓘ visible from the main Milford Sound fjord ⓘ |
| flowsInto | Milford Sound NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| geologicalType | plunge waterfall ⓘ |
| governingBody | Department of Conservation New Zealand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasName | Stirling Falls NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hazard | strong downdrafts of spray near the base for small boats ⓘ |
| height |
about 151 metres
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about 155 metres ⓘ |
| languageOfName | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Fiordland
NERFINISHED
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Fiordland National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ Milford Sound NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near |
Bowen Falls
NERFINISHED
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Milford Sound village NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being one of the tallest waterfalls in Milford Sound
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dramatic vertical drop from a hanging valley ⓘ iconic scenery in Fiordland ⓘ plunging directly into the sea water of Milford Sound ⓘ |
| partOf |
Milford Sound landscape
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Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| photoOpportunity | boats can approach close to the base of the falls ⓘ |
| protectedAreaDesignation | within a UNESCO World Heritage Site ⓘ |
| region | South Island NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relativeImportance |
one of the most iconic waterfalls in Fiordland
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one of the two main permanent waterfalls in Milford Sound ⓘ |
| scenicRating | one of the most photographed waterfalls in New Zealand ⓘ |
| seasonality | flows year-round ⓘ |
| tourism |
featured on many Milford Sound postcards and promotions
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frequently visited on Milford Sound scenic cruises ⓘ popular boat-cruise destination ⓘ popular subject for photography ⓘ |
| viewType | best viewed from water level ⓘ |
| watercourse | Stirling Creek NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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