Fiordland mountains
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The Fiordland mountains are a dramatic, rugged mountain range in New Zealand’s Fiordland region, known for their steep peaks, deep glacial valleys, and spectacular fjord landscapes.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographical feature
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mountain range ⓘ |
| administrativeAuthority | Department of Conservation (New Zealand) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| biodiversity |
endemic New Zealand bird species
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temperate rainforest ecosystems ⓘ |
| climate |
cool temperate
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high-precipitation ⓘ |
| continent | Oceania ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| formationProcess |
glacial erosion
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tectonic uplift ⓘ |
| geology |
U-shaped valleys
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fiords ⓘ glacially carved landforms ⓘ |
| highestPeak | Mount Tūtoko NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| highestPeakElevationMetres | 2723 ⓘ |
| knownFor |
deep glacial valleys
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dramatic scenery ⓘ fjord landscapes ⓘ high rainfall ⓘ remote wilderness ⓘ rugged terrain ⓘ steep peaks ⓘ |
| languageOfToponym |
English
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Māori NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Fiordland
NERFINISHED
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Fiordland National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ South Island ⓘ |
| near |
Doubtful Sound
NERFINISHED
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Dusky Sound NERFINISHED ⓘ Milford Sound NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableNearbyTown | Te Anau NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Southern Alps
NERFINISHED
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Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| protectedBy | Fiordland National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Southland Region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tourismActivity |
boating
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hiking ⓘ kayaking ⓘ mountaineering ⓘ scenic flights ⓘ |
| traversedBy |
Kepler Track
NERFINISHED
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Milford Track NERFINISHED ⓘ Routeburn Track NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageStatus | World Heritage Site NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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