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Death of a mailboy A plaque on the old Clifden Bridge commemorates the death by drowning of Joseph Garthwaite. a mailboy aged 17, on May 26 1865. He was drowned while carrying the mail between Riverton and Te Anau on what was then a rough track through the scrub. Although the plaque says that he was swept into a cave, still known as Mailboy’s Cave, the newspaper report differs. ‘’ Mr Joseph Garthwaite, son of Mr William Garthwaite, was drowned in a lagoon on Mr Cuthbertson s run, on Friday last. The deceased, a promising lad, seventeen years of age, was employed in carrying the mail between the Te Anau and Riverton, and it is conjectured that in crossing on horseback the lagoon which was much flooded, he had got out of his depth. The body was recovered. ....
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Working in outdoor tourism amongst amazing scenery created a natural outlook towards conservation, Norris said. Operating in places like Fiordland National Park and Rakiura/Stewart Island, operators have a role in telling conservation stories, he said. He was the driver behind Conservation Expeditions to Dusky Sound and Cooper Island, in conjunction with the Department of Conservation. Passengers would attend conservation lectures and carry out volunteer work on the islands, with a portion of tickets sales going to the Cooper Island Restoration project, raising almost $60,000 in 2019. He has overseen Real Journeys providing free transport to DOC staff to support work in southern Fiordland. ....
chevron-thin-right Glacier Explorers operate the only glacial boat tour in New Zealand. The tour starts at the Hermitage hotel(opens in new window) and begins with a 25 minute alpine walk to the lake front. You ll be surrounded by snow capped alps and the tour allows plenty of time for photos. Onboard the boat your expert driver will navigate you through icebergs and the Tasman Glacier wall. You ll be treated to 60 minutes of amazing scenery and time to get up close to huge icebergs! Can t decide when to go? Tours run from September through to April or May - depending on when the lake starts to freeze over! ....