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Photos of Fiordland and Southland

This is a photo gallery of images from the Fiordland National Park and Southland regions of New Zealand. See what the Fiordland National Park and Southland areas of New Zealand have to offer by browsing though our photo gallery including local landscapes, flora and fauna.

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Old villa with history
Old villa with history
This old Villa is not just any old villa. It was built in 1866 at Rakahouka by one Thomas Fleming senior. His son, also named Thomas went on to build the Fleming Flourmill(Flemings Ceamota) plant at Gore. Thomas Fleming passed away in Timaru in 1930.
Fleming house
Fleming house
A little more detail of the Fleming house almost hidden by the surrounding Rakahouka Forest
One of many Chimneys
One of many Chimneys
Mother nature starting to take over.
Farm Cottage
Farm Cottage
This old farm cottage also on the Fleming farm
Farm Machinery
Farm Machinery
This old machine has not been used for some time now.
Ken Hargest property
Ken Hargest property
Ken also lives at the Rakahouka Bush close to the Fleming house. This is Ken beside the old stables. By being upkepted these old structures are still remaining as they were when built over a hundred years ago.
The lose-boxes
The lose-boxes
The lose-boxes in the stables just as they were, still with chaff in the feed boxes
Up stairs in the stables
Up stairs in the stables
Up the ladder, through the trap door is where parties were held, even ladies with long skirts.
Ken Hargest
Ken Hargest
Ken Hargest at home on his property, a walking history book. Kens father James bought the property some time after 1919. James Hargest after whom the Invercargill school was named, was a farmer, military leader and politician.
Storage and shearing
Storage and shearing
Where the shearing was done. With work being done to keep it as it was it could be there for many years yet. It was also the site of the anniversary of 1889. People came by coach from Invercargill and around for the all day picnic and dance at night.
Shearing telly
Shearing telly
Hard to read is the sheep clip telly of a young Thomas Fleming written some 100 years ago.
Belt buckles
Belt buckles
The boys buckles. They have probably seen a few sheep in their time.
 
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View from Te Anau

Float plane

Wings and  Water Te Anau

This iconic float plane is situated on the lakefront of the Te Anau township.  It can take you to the heart of these fiords featured in the Fiordland Album. A must do when visiting the area.  Phone 64 03 249 7405


Kepler Challenge Photos
All photos marked with * have been taken by Sarah Stirrup of Te Anau. The rest are my own.